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Solomon Islands PM lost key political fixer
The Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister’s nephew and political fixer has died, in a development that could destabilise the Pacific’s most pro-China government. Indepth Solomons reports that Prime Minister Manasseh
Oceania mourns passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Pacific leaders to attend state funeral Oceania is mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch at age 96. Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna said: “Her impact
New Caledonia first president Jean Laques dies
The funeral has been held for Jean Leques the former long-time mayor of Noumea and president of New Caledonia. Leques died at home last Wednesday, aged 90. A service was held at the Noumea cathedral after he had