The president of New Caledonia is calling for calm and a return to normalcy amid ongoing public unrest in and around the capital Noumea; The slump in the Japanese tourism market is seen as the key reason for one of the two main hotels on the Northern Mariana's island of Saipan shutting its doors; Sixteen Pacific Islanders have embarked on the voyage of a lifetime, sailing from Cook Islands to Hawaii for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.

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Curfew enforced in Noumea as tensions persist

CNMI's Saipan to lose a key tourist hotel

Cook Islands voyaging canoe departs for Hawaii

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The 145th anniversary of the arrival of Girmit indentured laborers from India to Fiji is being marked this week, A new report by World Vision reveals only five percent of global aid targets children, Vanuatu is still open for business despite the national carrier's woes, A Fiji-born film producer is looking to open the door for aspiring actors in his hometown.

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Fiji marks 145th anniversary of Girmit Day

World Vision releases new report on global aid targets

Vanuatu still open for business despite national carrier woes

Fiji filmaker seeks local talent

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