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Q&A: Fiji's new Great Council of Chiefs chairman on the needs of iTaukei people
Ratu Viliame Seruvakula, a former high-ranking Republic of Fiji Military Forces officer, says the chiefs must remain apolitical and help unite Fiji as a multiracial and multicultural society.
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Bougainville has first draft of new constitution
13 Mar 2024Two years after beginning consultations the Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission has released its first draft of a home grown constitution.
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Women make up just 6% of candidates for Solomon Islands election
13 Mar 2024Of the 334 candidates running in the Solomon Islands national election on 17 April, just 21 are females, which is down by five from the previous election in 2019.
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Palau lawmakers split on US military expansion
Last month, the House of Delegates approved a joint resolution proposing the legislature support the establishment of a US military base, listing a number of flow-on benefits for locals. Audio
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Pacific needs to improve measles immunisation - WHO
Surveillance and better vaccine coverage is needed to prevent another measles outbreak in the Pacific, the World Health Organisation's Western Pacific regional director says. Audio
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'Realities of climate change': FSM declares state of emergency amid severe drought
13 Mar 2024President Wesley Simina has also issued several orders, including the set-up of a task force to develop and implement immediate relief efforts, and monitor vulnerable populations.
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Siromi Turaga says allegations 'baseless and misleading'
The Attorney-General of Fiji has slammed the Fiji Sun newspaper for publishing a front page story about him without being "given enough time to respond to the allegations".
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Samoa govt to review $8 million energy project after losses
A multimillion-dollar biomass project, intended to generate electricity for the Samoa national grid, is under review after it incurred more loss than profit.
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'I want to apologise': Peace talks in Papua New Guinea between warring tribes
12 Mar 2024A ceasefire is expected on the battle fields of Wapenamanda in Enga Province in Papua New Guinea after three years of tribal violence.
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Solomon Islands election 2024: Final candidates list out this week
12 Mar 2024The draws are being done for all ballot papers for elections of members to the national parliament, provincial assemblies and the Honiara City Council on 17 April.
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Complaint about Fiji's justice minister being investigated, police says
A complaint has been filed against Fiji's chief law officer in relation to his handling of a divorce case two years ago, police have confirmed.
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Samoans over 21 at home or abroad must register to vote or be penalised
All Samoan citizens, including those who reside overseas, can be prosecuted once they enter the country if they do not undergo a compulsory election registration.
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Kolinisau back home to steer Fiji Sevens to win Olympic gold
New Fiji men's sevens team coach Osea Kolinisau touched down in Nadi on Monday morning and met with current squad members as he begins mapping out the defense of the Olympic Games sevens gold medal.
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'We are a nation of rules and order': James Marape asks MP for proof of death threats
12 Mar 2024Papua New Guinea prime pinister has called on East Sepik governor Allan Bird to provide proof for his claims that there have been threats to his life. Audio
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Tongan King and Prime Minister take steps to resolve differences
Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni met King Tupou VI in Niuafo'ou as the two sides worked on ironing out differences that had surfaced in early February.
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Lynda Tabuya 'should be one of the deputy prime ministers', advocate says
A women's right advocate believes there has been "systematic targeting" to remove the female Cabinet minister at the centre of an alleged drugs and sex scandal.
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US delivers compact deal for Freely Associated States
11 Mar 2024Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia have welcomed the singing of the Compact of Free Association Act 2023 into law by US President Joe Biden.
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Micronesia drought leaves thousands desperate for food - UNICEF
11 Mar 2024The four states - Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae - have all been experiencing drier than normal weather since December last year.
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'Picking on me is not a smart thing to do' - PNG MP Allan Bird
11 Mar 2024Papua New Guinea's rising voice as opposition candidate for prime minister, East Sepik governor Allan Bird, has pushed back after addressing recent death threats.
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'Come to the table, deal with issues' - USP staff vote in favour of strike action
Staff union general-secretary Rosalia Fatiaki says "we are going round and round" over "numerous unresolved issues" and its time for the vice-chancellor to front up to their concerns.
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