FLNKS insists on New Caledonia sovereignty
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Fijian Media Association statement in response to RSF report about Press Freedom in Fiji
The Fijian Media Association (FMA) does not endorse any report it has not participated in, but agrees with certain statements within the Reporters Without...
Canada to play Fijiana at home
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Oceania makes commitments at Olympic Solidarity Forum
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Nauru Olympic Committee praises outgoing ONOC Athletes’ Commission chair Lelai
The Nauru Olympic Committee (NOC) has paid tribute to Papua New Guinean official Karo Lelai, who is set to step down as chair of...
Solomon Islands Opposition says Government’s regional tour a disgrace
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Tonga restrictions eased as COVID cases drops across the country
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UNODC & PINA partner to build capacity of anti-corruption media
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Fiji Opposition MP Nawaikula disqualified from contesting election
The seat of convicted SODELPA MP, Niko Nawaikula has become vacant and he has been disqualified from contesting Fiji's 2022 General Election.
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Talks between Marise Payne, Solomon Islands foreign minister a positive step, Scott Morrison says
A meeting between Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne and her Solomons Islands counterpart is a positive step forward, according to the prime minister.
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