Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Committee preliminary statement on New Caledonia referendum
The Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Committee to New Caledonia observed the 2021 New Caledonia referendum on independence held on 12 December 2021.
It deployed to...
U.S Ambassador to Solomons warns of aid that goes to ‘one bank account’
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New Caledonia faced with uncertainty over Noumea Accord exit
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Solomons police investigating armed threat on the capital
Police in Solomon Islands say they are investigating reports of an armed group threatening an armed attack on the capital Honiara.
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Tackling corruption, important step for ‘inclusive, sustainable development’
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Experts warn Papua New Guinea is potential breeding ground for new Covid variants
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Slowness intentional: ABG
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Tonga’s deputy PM Lord Ma’afu dies in Auckland Hospital
Tonga's deputy PM and a leading Noble, Lord Ma' afu, has died in Auckland Hospital.
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Australia to help fix internet for Pacific nations in bid to counter China
Australia has partnered with Japan and the U.S to help improve internet access in three Pacific island nations in efforts to counter China’s influence...
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