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By Samson Samasoni
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USP student pleads to COP26 President on the future of the Pacific people
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PM Mata’afa and delegation arrive in American Samoa for Samoa Talks
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Pacific defence chiefs meet against backdrop of rising China
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Return of Writs in PNG extended to 12 August
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Papua New Guinea election violence: what has caused it and what can be done?
The massacre of 18 people in the Highlands confirmed fears that an outdated electoral roll and lack of security could lead to trouble
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COP26 President visit Fiji to continue momentum on climate action
COP26 President Alok Sharma is visiting Fiji from 26-27 July 2022 to see the impacts of climate change in the Pacific region.
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