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Henry Puna turns focus to Forum
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by Hermann Mückler
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Government of Kiribati prepares charter vessel to take water to desperate families in Banaba
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Samoa Parliament dissolves ahead of General Election
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Tuvalu opposition strongly oppose proposed citizenship and passport scheme
Tuvalu’s Opposition Party believes the proposed Tuvalu citizenship and passport investment scheme is very dangerous.
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Pacific countries most dependent on South Pacific albacore have delivered a clear message at WCPFC22 in Manila — this...
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