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By Jimmy Naouna
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FijiFirst Party terminates seventeen MPs
The FijiFirst Party has terminated seventeen Members of Parliament who voted in favour of salary increases last Friday.
The seventeen Opposition Members received letters from...
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Vanuatu votes in historic referendum to tame political instability
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Error on notice of motion of No-Confidence against PM Marape: PNG Speaker of Parliament
The notice of motion of no-confidence in the Prime Minister filed by the Alternative Papua New Guinea Government and submitted to the Private Business...
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Vanuatu referendum expected on 10 June: Kaltamat
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All eligible voters are expected to cast their votes...
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