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Vanuatu opposition moves to block parliament dissolution in court

Vanuatu's opposition leader takes decision to dissolve parliament to the Supreme Court. Also, a...

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Best Youth Novel award recipient Lani Wendt Young draws on Samoan and Maori myths for her storytelling

Samoan international bestselling author Lani Wendt Young is announced as the recipient of the...

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Concerns after Vanuatu's parliament dissolved by government

Just over two years since Vanuatu last headed to the polls, the country will again hold an...

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Concerns as Vanuatu heads to snap election after parliament dissolved

Fears parliament dissolution being used for political gain in Vanuatu. Also, a Fijian lawyer...

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Fijian lawyer Aman Ravindra Singh flees country to avoid jail time as result of Facebook posts

A Fijian lawyer says he's fled the country to avoid a jail sentence after making posts on...

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Why does the Pacific have so many foreign judges?

Kiribati's attempt to deport Australian-born High Court Judge David Lambourne has shone a...

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Fiji hosts major sports tournament for diaspora community

Hundreds of Fijians living overseas are back in Fiji for this week's Fiji Australia New Zealand...

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Vanuatu President dissolves parliament prompting a snap election

Vanuatu's opposition say they'll challenge a shock decision by the president to dissolve...

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New cricket initiative will see PNG and Vanuatu teams play in Australian competition

Men's and women's cricket teams from Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu are set to join the Australian...

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Port Moresby safe for Hunters return insists PNG rugby league boss

The head of Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League says fans are disappointed that the PNG...

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Vanuatu's opposition to challenge President's dissolution of parliament

Vanuatu's opposition members say they will go to the Supreme Court to challenge the President's...

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Vanuatu PM expected to face no confidence vote after spectacular boycott

An opposition politician labels an attempt from the Vanuatu Prime Minister to dissolve parliament...

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Vanuatu becomes first Pacific country to eliminate disease causing blindness

Vanuatu has become the first Pacific country to eliminate Trachoma a tropical disease that causes...

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Vanuatu's political future hangs in the balance after PM's parliamentary boycott

Vanuatu's Opposition party believes it has the numbers to oust prime minister Bob Loughman when...

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US climate commitment welcomed by Pacific

Pacific leaders have welcomed the biggest climate funding package in US history. The more than...

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'We Are Still Here' shines spotlight on the Samoans who fought at Gallipoli

The film is loosely based around real events which took place in the trenches between Anzac and...

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Scientists uncover new species deep below the Pacific Ocean

Scientists using the help of special robots have discovered more than 30 potentially new marine...

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Town residents raise concerns over Australian funded navy facility in Fiji

Residents of Lami in Fiji have hit out at plans to build an Australian-funded maritime naval...

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Solomon Islands' health system strained as flu outbreak shuts schools

A major flu outbreak has temporarily shutdown schools in Solomon Islands and caused an overflow...

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Locals voice fears over new Australian-funded Naval base in Fiji

An upcoming Australian-funded maritime centre comes under fire from Fiji locals. Also, a major...

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