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Niue records high trade deficit -$23.2M
The value of total imports for 2018 stands at $25. 8 million, an increase of 21.1% which is about 60% of the GDP.
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Legal framework needed to protect traditional knowledge and local resources
Concerns have been raised on the absence of a recognizable legal framework to protect the traditional knowledge and local resources from being exploited or exported for commercial purposes. SPREP is providing technical…
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Concerns over gender based violence
Catherine Papani , Justin Kamupala and Sergeant Lamona Jackson recently attended a Sexual and gender based violence conference in Samoa organised by the Pacific Islands Law Office Network. She highlighted the alarming…
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New office for Niue Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce officially opened its new office at the Swanson Shopping center yesterday. The President of the Ekalesia Niue blessed the new office during the opening ceremony.
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Hikutavake to host first showday for 2019
Locally designed pillow cases was the theme of the Hikutavake Women’s Council show day held yesterday. Hikutavake is the first village to hold their annual show day for 2019.
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Opening of new childcare center postponed
The new childcare center known as Aoga Ofaga Tolotolopulu which was scheduled to open today has been postponed. This is due to additional construction work to the building.
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Opposition MP presents marijuana in Parliament, calling for strict drug laws
An opposition MP is calling for more action against illegal drug use on the island. Honorable Terry Coe is concerned about the potential increase of marijuana and potential gateways for other drugs such as…
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Niue’s government keen to encourage Niueans living abroad to resettle on the island
With thousands of Niueans calling New Zealand home, Niue's government is keen to try and encourage some of them to return to or resettle on the island of their heritage. ( ABC Pacific beat reports, the government…
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Niue revisits climate change commitments
A national dialogue on energy and greenhouse gas emissions will be held this week in Alofi. The Island States of the Pacific may be amongst the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change but are demonstrating…
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Team of eye care specialists conduct modern cataract surgeries
A team of 5 eye care specialists have saved at least 34 Niueans from a surgical trip to New Zealand by having cataracts removed here in Niue. The two eye surgeons in the team, Dr Sarah Welch and Dr Penny McAllum,…