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Vanuatu
- Another nabanga has fallen: Malvatumauri
  
  March 22, 2019 |
  
  The Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs’ peaceful protest over Matthew and Hunter that was initially planned to happen today has been postponed…
- Department of Climate Change sets foundation
  
  March 7, 2019 |
  
  A workshop underway in Port Vila aims to develop the vision, mission and objectives to guide the new Department of Climate…
- Sope Calls for Lini Compensation, No to Sale of Passport
  
  February 22, 2019 |
  
  One of the Leaders of the Independence struggle, Barak Sope made two important calls to the Government on the 20th…
Kanaky
- New Caledonians vote against independence, early referendum results suggest
  
  November 4, 2018 |
  
  By Pacific affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic The people of New Caledonia appear to have voted against independence in Sunday’s historic referendum.…
- New Caledonia votes ‘non’ to independence from France
- Vanuatu part of Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Committee visit to New Caledonia
- Wise elders call for peaceful referendum
- Ouvea – looking back, looking forward
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Solomon Islands
- SIPRA looks to prioritise strengthening good governance and arresting corruption
  
  March 1, 2019 |
  
  By Gary Hatigeva Now going into its campaign platform, the Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) is looking to…
- Indonesia is cementing control over West Papua
- Indonesia calls for palm oil development in Solomon Islands
- Taro tasting attracts many in Solomon Islands
- Gov’t warned of foreign advices
Fiji
- Rabuka is Leader of the Opposition in Fiji
  
  November 26, 2018 |
  
  TALEBULA KATE, FIjiTimes SITIVENI RABUKA is now officially the Leader of the Opposition. Mr Rabuka was the only nomination for…
- Opposition nomination defeated, Bhatnagar appointed Deputy Speaker
- Bainimarama to be sworn in today as PM for the next four years
- 2018 General Election: SODELPA caucus to meet, decide on Opposition Leader
- 2018 General Election: MOG to compile final report
Asia Oceania
- Indonesia urged to invest in understanding Papuans
  
  March 20, 2019 |
  
  A Papuan academic says Indonesia’s approach to development in his homeland shows a lack of understanding about Melanesian culture. Australia-based…
- Referendum di Mikronesia ditunda
- Forum SG says Vanuatu position on self-determination issue admirable
- Nine New Zealand MPs head to Melanesia
- Samoa stands with Forum position on West Papua
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Papua New Guinea
- Hela and SHP still need humanitarian help: UN
  
  February 26, 2019 |
  
  The United Nations says people in Hela and Southern Highlands still need humanitarian assistance following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in…
- Quake brings unity
- Govt has no intention to take local land: Minister
- Strong winds damage food crops on islands
- Opposition will still file vote of no-confidence motion: Maisu
West Papua
- Satu anggota Brimob tewas dalam kontak tembak di Mugi, Nduga
  
  March 20, 2019 |
  
  Jayapura, Jubi – Kontak tembak antara Kelompok Tentara Pembebasan Nasional Papua Barat (TPNPB) dengan anggota Brimob yang tergabung dalam Satgas Nemangkawi…
- Humanitarian concerns grow as violent conflict worsens in West Papua
- Indonesian soldiers clash with West Papua freedom fighters amid tensions over Papua highway
Bougainville
- Bougainville and PNG commit to collaborate on vote
  
  March 11, 2019 |
  
  The Bougainville President, John Momis, says he and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill, have reached agreement on how…
- UN welcomes setting of Bougainville referendum date
- Bougainville referendum vote delay not a surprise – MP
- Bougainville independence referendum postponed
- Komisi Referendum Bougainville terima bantuan asing
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