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Niue Primary students outperform their peers in the region in numeracy, reading, and writing – PILNA Report 2021
Niue Primary school students in Years 4 and 6 outperformed their peers in the region and other Small Island States (SIS) in numeracy, reading, and writing according to the findings of the Pacific Islands Literacy and…
DEC 01, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Covid-19 update: 33 active cases, government confirms Niue’s first community transmission
On Monday 28 November this week, the government announced the first community transmission of covid-19 in Niue. BCN News understands there were five cases identified as community transmission on Monday.
DEC 01, 2022·sariah-magaoa
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Covid-19 update: 7 new cases, 5 community transmission
Seven new cases of covid-19 were detected from yesterday, three are border-linked and four are community transmission. As it stands, Niue currently has a total of 25 active cases.
NOV 30, 2022·sariah-magaoa
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Namukulu celebrates in style its 100th anniversary
The smallest village of the island, Namukulu is known to punch above its weight when it comes to hosting events and on Saturday they did just that, celebrating 100 years since the village of Namukulu was established,…
NOV 29, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Niue and China celebrate 15 years of diplomatic relations
Niue and China have shared a history of diplomatic relations since it was first officiated in 2007, and just last Thursday evening, both nations were able to commemorate fifteen years of its friendship. Held at the…
NOV 29, 2022·sariah-magaoa
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<strong>Former Cabinet Minister Hon. Joan Tahafa Viliamu passed away</strong>
Former Cabinet minister Hon. Joan Tahafa Viliamu was laid to rest on Friday 25 th November at Alofi.
NOV 29, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Covid-19 update: spike in cases, five attended Namukulu centennial and church service over the weekend
Six new cases of covid-19 were detected yesterday, raising the total number of active cases on the island to twenty. According to the official government website for Covid-19 information on Niue, one previously active…
NOV 29, 2022·sariah-magaoa
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Children, the elderly and women feature in the historic Family Relationship law finally passed
After 14 years and with many changes in name, the Family Relationship bill was finally passed into law yesterday. The Fono Ekepule went through each of the 128 sections of the bill and the two schedules and before 2 pm…
NOV 25, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Shop owners concerned at the number of passengers not wearing masks
Local shop owners and business managers have expressed concerns at the passengers from the flights not wearing masks when entering their stores. According to one shop owner, they have noticed that passengers will come…
NOV 25, 2022·sariah-magaoa
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Pensioners can now receive their pension for up to six months while in New Zealand
Pensioners can worry less now about their finances when on medical referral to New Zealand, after the Fono Ekepule yesterday passed the amendments to the 1991 Pension and Benefits Act. The change means that pensioners…
NOV 25, 2022·Esther Pavihi