Convicted after June 2002 are permanently disqualified to contest in PNG General Election

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Persons convicted of offences and sentenced to more than nine months from 2002 upward are disqualified for life from contesting the Papua New Guinea...

NZ wants reset at Pacific Islands Forum

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New Zealand is hopeful the Pacific's reticence to sign a wide-ranging trade and security alignment with China this week could lead to a reversion...

Fiji in dominant position says political academic

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Fiji is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the tussle between China and Western countries for greater recognition in the Pacific. Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang...

China’s foreign minister visits Tonga after Pacific islands delay regional pact

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday signed agreements in Tonga for police equipment and fisheries cooperation on a tour through the Pacific islands...

Sio heads to Fiji as NZ government faces pressure over China

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Pacific Minister Aupito William Sio is set to travel to Fiji Wednesday while Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta is under increased pressure over Pacific relationships. Sio,...

Outcry as China stops Pacific journalists questioning Wang Yi

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Journalists covering the Chinese foreign minister’s tour of the Pacific say they have been blocked from filming or accessing events, and that not a...

Pacific’s delicate dance with China is fraught with danger. Australia must reclaim the floor

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Opinion by Ben Bohane China’s offering of a comprehensive security and economic pact to 10 Pacific nations shows it is confidently moving from a...

Last election’ for Bougainville: President Toroama

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Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) President Ishmael Toroama says this general election will be the final election that Bougainville will take part in. He said Bougainville...

China shelves regional trade and security deal with Pacific island nations

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China has shelved its plan to sign a regional agreement with Pacific island nations. Foreign Minister Wang Yi has been travelling to Pacific nations and...

Fiji – China discuss global challenges

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A meeting was convened Monday between Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and Chinese’s State Councillor and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi. In his remarks...

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