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Former Palau President Remengesau announces candidacy, vows to lead “caring government”
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Former Fiji military officer Ratu Viliame Seruvakula is GCC chairman
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Tuvalu to review Australia treaty amid sovereignty, transparency concerns, maintain ties with Taiwan
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