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Pacific Elders urge French President to defer independence referendum
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Seas are coming for us in Kiribati
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Despite the progress and momentum of the COP26...
Papua New Guinea will only have one-third of its population vaccinated by 2026
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FAST party secures Falealupo seat
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‘If it’s not cultural, what is it?’ Fiame questions use of matai titles amid...
Samoa's former Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says chiefly titles are culturally significant and should not be given to foreign prime ministers.
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Vanuatu urged to honor UN obligations and protect refugees
Vanuatu, as a member of the United Nations (UN), has a responsibility to uphold international humanitarian standards and provide protection to those fleeing conflict,...
NZ boosts support for Tonga’s drug-fighting efforts
New Zealand's prime minister has announced further support to combat drug trafficking in Tonga, following his announcements earlier in the week in Samoa.
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