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TODAY'S PACIFIC NEWS
Friday
, May 17, 2013

Former CNMI Attorney General Arrested In Colorado
Extradition begun, but timeline for return to NMI uncertain

PNG Authorities Say Bomana Jailbreak An Inside Job
Over 96 prisoners have escaped from facilities this year

Samoa Ruling Party Caucus Votes To Keep Finance Minister
Former cabinet minister says some MPs ‘chickened out’

CNMI’s Fitial Allegedly Recovering After Surgery Overseas
Republicans want former governor to resign or be replaced

Threats Against Guam Civil Service Members To Be Probed
Governor concerned with alleged harassment of commissioners

Guam Police Urged To Be Transparent With Cases
Calvo instructs chief to discuss internal affairs with AG’s office

Vanuatu Opposition Mounts No-Confidence Motion
Former minister Willie Jimmy signs on with Opposition

LGBT Community Still Facing Discrimination In Fiji
Despite removal of sodomy laws, inequity still evident in daily life

No Overtime Causing Issues For Am. Samoa Customs
Treasurer: short-staffing compromises territory’s security

New Caledonia Union Protest Action Enters Second Day
Thousands march on capital over high costs of living

Changes To Definition May Hurt Overseas Samoans
Retired lawyer: new bill alienates rights, entitlements

Vanuatu Media Group Discusses Journalist’s Arrest With PM
Carcasses says he has already prepared formal complaint

Australian Mainland Excised From Asylum Migration Zone
Greens, refugee groups say law strips asylum seekers of rights

CNMI Residents May Not Benefit From Affordable Care Act
Governor Inos says ineligibility may be a blessing to territory

King Tupou VI Speaks Out Against Youth Diabetes In Tonga
National study finds 81 percent of youths think diabetes curable

Nauru Speaker Thoma Plans To Dissolve House
Motion of no-confidence for president unsuccessful

Guam May See Natural Gas Energy Within 7 Years
Official says conversion to LNG power would generate savings

Fiji Times Fined For Breaching Media Industry Decree
One of company’s directors not a permanent resident in Fiji

Police Seize Over $27,000 Worth Of Marijuana In Fiji
Local chief says anyone else caught growing will be exiled

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