Leaked documents reveal Chinese company’s aviation plans for Solomons to become a ‘regional hub’
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Felled by its own Failures – How Australia’s inaction to reform logging in the Solomon Islands has let China in
By William Kadi and DIrk Heinz
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The Melbourne Rebels are preparing for a physical encounter with Moana Pasifika, looking to keep their finals dream alive.
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Fijian Drua team named, Fiji government committed $3 million
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Vaccinations vital as COVID cripples Pacific countries
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Freesoul Ltd fined $1 million by Fiji High Court for undertaking unauthorised developments at Malolo Island
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Australia doesn’t want its forces operating alongside ‘ruthless’ Chinese in Solomons
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Tuvalu candidate vying for Commonwealth SG role appeals for Pacific support
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Australia worried China will bring Hong Kong police techniques to Solomons
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‘We cannot afford greenwashing’: UN Chief Guterres highlights key role of Net-Zero experts
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By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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