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Vanuatu
- 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…
- TIV Against Pardoning Former MPs
  
  March 25, 2019 |
  
  Transparency International Vanuatu (TIV) says it will be a backward step for Vanuatu if the former members of parliament that were…
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
- Sogavare: we leave behind $188M plus cash reserve
  
  March 25, 2019 |
  
  THE Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) had ended its term in office with more than $188million in cash reserves…
- SIPRA looks to prioritise strengthening good governance and arresting corruption
- Indonesia is cementing control over West Papua
- Indonesia calls for palm oil development in Solomon Islands
- Taro tasting attracts many in Solomon Islands
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
- 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
- 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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