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UN states seek teeth and sting in the corruption fight
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FAST leader accepts Samoa Supreme Court decision
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Superpowers games won’t distract region: Forum SG Puna
Geopolitical games in the Pacific between major superpowers will not distract island Governments from their main political priorities, the newly-appointed Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General...
Vanuatu PM wins confidence vote
Vanuatu's prime minister Bob Loughman has defeated a motion of no confidence against him in Parliament this morning.
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Region’s COVID approach on track: Puna
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PNG PM want foreigner to head Independent Commission Against Corruption
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called for foreign intervention in the position of Commissioner for Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and...
Rugby sevens pools announced for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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Tonga’s coach Woolf wants end to Rugby League World Cup uncertainty
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