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Voters must re-register to participate in the 2026 general elections
With Parliaments’ approval, all eligible voters under law including Samoa’s diaspora must register or re-register to vote in the next general elections.
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Samoa, Vanuatu lead Forum Observer team to 2024 Solomon Islands Joint Election
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Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension
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Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...
Former PNG PM O’Neill worried about laws to curb media, freedom of speech
The Papua New Guinea Government plans to introduce laws to curb free speech and freedom of the press, former prime minister Peter O’Neill says.
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Historic Launch of Right to Information (RTI) Initiative in the Solomon Islands
In a landmark event, Solomon Islands has seen the official launch of the Right to Information (RTI) initiative.
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Small Island States secure milestone decision at COP28, but concerns linger over Loss and...
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
In a decisive moment at COP28, Small Island States clinched a historic win, but as the celebrations...
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Vanuatu secure final spot at OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024
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No government interference on naming of new Flying Fijians coach
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World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2024 begins with wins for Fiji Warriors and Japan XV
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Tonga Rugby Union announces new coaches for ‘Ikale Tahi
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