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Budget 2022/2023: Government Spending on Projects
In the new financial year starting July 1 st , the government will be spending $5.9 million dollars on various ongoing projects with the funding allocated for several government departments and agencies. A large portion…
MAY 18, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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“I have to come home” Fisherman speak of his accident at sea and the rescue efforts involved
Clayton Viliamu is an experienced fisherman from the village of Alofi South but last Friday his gamble on going out in poor sea conditions landed him in some serious trouble when his canoe capsized as he crashed onto…
MAY 17, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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A stunning day for the Makefu Village Showday
It was a beautiful day for the Makefu Falekahoatua village showday that took place last Saturday. It has been 27 years since the first showday of Makefu began and the theme on the day was “Change for the Future ''.
MAY 17, 2022·sariah-magaoa
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Young athletes share their views on the current sports issues on the island
A need to focus on the development of the Niue athletes and the young and upcoming generation in sports on the island was one of the key views expressed at the Niue Sports Forum that was held last Friday. BCN news…
MAY 13, 2022·sariah-magaoa
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Niue COVID-19 testing protocols: What you need to know
As Niue moves closer to Quarantine-Free Travel (QFT) next month, this Explainer provides information about the testing protocols at the Niue Foou hospital for those who may be experiencing COVID-19 or Flu-like symptoms.…
MAY 13, 2022·sariah-magaoa
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Budget 2022/2023: Comparing increases in government’s operational expenditure
The government’s Appropriations Bill tabled last week with an expenditure budget of $56.9 million dollars for the financial year 1st of July until June 30th, 2023, an increase of $8.2 million from the FY budget ending…
MAY 12, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Cyclone Season, Tsunami Alerts, Covid-19 plans and Fire Safety feature in NDMO meeting with Village Councils
A meeting between the village councils, stakeholders and the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) was held today funded by the New Zealand MFAT and NZ’s Emergency Management Agency NEMA. “NDMO is happy to host the…
MAY 11, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Petition to remove current NISCGA executives final outcome of the Niue Sports Forum
A petition to remove the current NISCGA executive committee was the final outcome of the Niue Sports Forum held at the Niue Lawn Bowls at Fonuakula last Friday afternoon. The aim of the forum was to have an open…
MAY 10, 2022·sariah-magaoa
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Siosikefu and Kaukasi Talagi speak out over their dismissal as Secretary-General and Treasurer of NISCGA
Hagen Siosikefu and Christabel Kaukasi Talagi have spoken out over their dismissal from the NISCGA Executive last month. In a statement to BCN News Siosikefu and Kaukasi Talagi confirmed that they had both received the…
MAY 06, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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End of an Era and closing the chapter on the original Fale Fono 1977-2022
She has served this country well, housing generations of Niue’s leaders for the past forty-three years. Today current and former lawmakers and staff who used to work at the old parliament building gathered to celebrate…
MAY 05, 2022·Esther Pavihi