Head of State accepts Samoa PM’s advice, cabinet is caretaker government

The Samoan cabinet has assumed the role of the caretaker government until a new government is elected and convenes its first parliamentary sitting, after the Head of State accepted the advice from Samoa Prime Minister

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The ‘Big’ Winners and the ‘Sorry’ Losers

The recent political upheaval that unfolded following the dramatic walkout of 10 Members of Parliament—including political heavyweights Manasseh Sogavare and Manasseh Maelanga—threw Solomon Islands into yet another

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Solomon Islands PM Manele suggests reforms to processes on moving motions of no confidence

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has proposed reforms to the process of moving motions of no confidence in

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No-confidence motion absents from today’s Solomon Islands Parliament agenda

The motion of no confidence (MONC) against the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele, which had previously been scheduled for tabling and debate, does not appear on today’s parliamentary order

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Solomon Islands PM Manele appeals for calm and reassures nation amid political instability

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has appealed to all citizens of Solomon Islands—particularly residents of Honiara—to remain calm, peaceful, and respectful of the democratic process amid the current

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Sogavare joins Opposition as new majority forms ahead of no-confidence vote

Following the mass resignation led by Finance Minister Manasseh Sogavare and several senior ministers on Monday, a new political alignment appears to be taking shape in the Solomon Islands

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Sogavare among Solomon Islands Government MPs in walkout; Parliament receives notice of no-confidence motion against PM Manele

The Solomon Islands government could collapse following a walkout by ministers and MPs from the

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PNG PM Marape retains position, praises democratic process

James Marape has successfully retained his position, commending Members of Parliament from both the government and opposition sides for upholding democratic

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Bougainville House of Representatives converts to Bougainville Constituent Assembly

It was an emotional end to the Bougainville Parliament Thursday as the Bougainville House of Representatives officially transitioned into the Bougainville Constituent Assembly.  The House erupted in applause as the

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PM Marape to table 2019 Bougainville referendum results

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed his commitment to tabling the 2019 post-referendum results in Parliament, allowing for a final decision on Bougainville’s political future. Speaking at the

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18-month grace period on motion of no confidence passed in PNG Parliament

Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed a law requiring an 18-month grace period after a motion of no confidence fails in Parliament before a subsequent motion can be moved. This followed the passing of an amendment to

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Nauru Parliament approves Constitutional change, expanding Cabinet by one Minister

Nauru’s Parliament has approved a significant constitutional amendment, allowing the president to appoint up to seven cabinet ministers, up from the previous limit of six. In a secret ballot held Tuesday, the

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Samoa PM Fiame Mata’fa commands majority, vote of no-confidence fails

The vote of no confidence to unseat Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa and her cabinet failed when the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday voted with 34 members opposing the motion and 15 for it.   It

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Jotham Napat elected Vanuatu’s new Prime Minister

Jotham Napat has been elected as Vanuatu’s new Prime Minister, securing the top post unopposed Tuesday. Former Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, leader of the Reunification Movement for Change, nominated Napat, the MP

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An uneasy crown: King Tupou VI seeks greater role

For 15 years, the Kingdom of Tonga has gone through a political experiment that was supposed to make the governance system “more democratic”. This was the declared will of the former Monarch, King George Tupou V,

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Tongan Parliament rejects Police Minister’s bid to take oath in English

The Tongan Legislative Assembly, during its swearing-in of the new Cabinet ministers last Friday, denied a request by new Police Minister Piveni Piukala to take his oath of office in English rather than the Tongan

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2025 Vanuatu official election results: Solitary woman elected to 52-member parliament

Against all odds one woman has secured a seat in Vanuatu’s 52-member parliament. Marie Louis Paulette Milne, one of only seven women among 216 election candidates, secured 1227 votes to pip her closest rival Tony

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How can Vanuatu’s new parliament rebuild public trust?

As communities across Vanuatu welcomed a new year and contemplated multiple aspiring political candidates ahead of the 16 January snap election, a popular reggae song was making the rounds.  Ol pipol oli taet (People

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Coalition government likely in Vanuatu

Unofficial results in the Vanuatu election show another rainbow coalition is likely, with voters again sending a potpourri of parties to parliament. AAP reports that Vanuatu went to the polls on Thursday in a snap

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Lilo moves to dethrone Solomon Islands PM Manele with no-confidence vote

After weeks of speculation, it’s now confirmed that Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will face a no-confidence vote in the current sitting of parliament. Notice of the motion, which will be moved by

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Speaker grants Tonga PM request to postpone reply to no confidence motion

The Legislative Assembly of Tonga has postponed the session to table the motion for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni from 3 December to 9 December, 2024. TALANOAOTONGA reports that the

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Justice Filimoni Jitoko appointed new Speaker of Fiji’s Parliament

Fiji’s Parliament has a new Speaker, Retired Judge Justice Filimoni Jitoko, following a 34-15 vote that secured him the

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Fiji PM Rabuka nominates Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu for President

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu as his nominee for the next President of

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PNG Opposition files vote of no confidence case in court

Papua New Guinea Opposition has filed its Supreme Court reference Tuesday.  They are basically seeking an interpretation of Speaker Job Pomat’s decision on the motion of a vote of no confidence (VoNC).  Among

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