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Vanuatu
- Vanuatu and New Caledonia sign free trade deal
  
  April 28, 2019 |
  
  Vanuatu and New Caledonia have signed a free trade agreement. The deal was signed on Tuesday by Vanuatu Prime Minister…
- 4 New Ministers in Vanuatu Parliament
  
  March 27, 2019 |
  
  Parliament has been summoned for a special sitting on Friday March 29, 2019. The special sitting was ordered by the Speaker…
- Minister Napuat Announces Vt1 Million Constituency Allocation for Councillors
  
  March 26, 2019 |
  
  For the first time ever, the Government through the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA) has decided that all elected Councillors will…
Kanaky
- Vanuatu and New Caledonia sign free trade deal
  
  April 28, 2019 |
  
  Vanuatu and New Caledonia have signed a free trade agreement. The deal was signed on Tuesday by Vanuatu Prime Minister…
- New Caledonians vote against independence, early referendum results suggest
- 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
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Solomon Islands
- PM Sogavare acknowledges all for peace and calm
  
  April 30, 2019 |
  
  Mr Sogavare acknowledges all for peace and calm HONIARA: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare extended his gratitude to national…
- No change on offer in Solomon Islands – academic
- Wale clarifies election decision
- This is Sogavare’s Manasseh Opinion of West Papua After being Chosen as Prime Minister
- Sogavare: we leave behind $188M plus cash reserve
Fiji
- US senators visit Fiji
  
  April 28, 2019 |
  
  A US congressional delegation has been in Fiji this week for bilateral talks with the government. The delegation included the…
- Rabuka is Leader of the Opposition in Fiji
- 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
Asia Oceania
- Vanuatu requested to support China’s candidate for top FAO post
  
  March 27, 2019 |
  
  Vanuatu has been requested to support China’s candidate for the postition of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Director General (DG)…
- Indonesia urged to invest in understanding Papuans
- Referendum di Mikronesia ditunda
- Forum SG says Vanuatu position on self-determination issue admirable
- Nine New Zealand MPs head to Melanesia
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Papua New Guinea
- Media Statement: Kua Supports Marape’s Move
  
  April 14, 2019 |
  
  MEDIA STATEMENT KUA SUPPORTS MARAPE’S MOVE SUNDAY 14 APRIL 2019 The Shadow Attorney General and Member for Sinasina Yongomugl, Kerenga…
- Hela and SHP still need humanitarian help: UN
- Quake brings unity
- Govt has no intention to take local land: Minister
- Strong winds damage food crops on islands
West Papua
- This is Sogavare’s Manasseh Opinion of West Papua After being Chosen as Prime Minister
  
  April 28, 2019 |
  
  Honiara – The newly elected Prime Minister of Manasseh Sogavare, who was once a staunch supporter of West Papuan independence…
- West Papuan boycott of Indonesian election successful, says campaign
- Two soldiers injured in renewed violence from Papuan rebels
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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