Vanuatu: No confidence, but in whom?
By Siobhan McDonnell
Just two-and-a-half weeks ago, Vanuatu celebrated its 43rd Independence anniversary. Bands marched around Independence Park in Port Vila, watched by the assembled...
Vanuatu Opposition accuses PM Kalsakau of misleading statements on no confidence motion
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Solomon Islands Parliament to consider bill to scrutinise draft federal constitution
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Changes suggested in appointment of Fiji PM
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Cook Islands well-positioned to demonstrate and uphold strong regional leadership: Puna
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Fiji PM Rabuka to move motion on Political Parties Act, Attempt is illegal, claims...
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Moetai Brotherson has been elected as the new president of French Polynesia
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Cook Islands Parliament decriminalises homosexuality
Cook Islands Parliament has repealed provisions in its Crimes Act that criminalised homosexuality.
The Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2023 which, among other things, aimed...
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