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is the Christian season of Lent. Christian attempts to do better than
This begins on Ash Wednesday and before and turns away from evil while
is spread over a 40-day period, which seeking a closer relationship with God.
is traditionally dominated by fasting, Never before have the teachings of
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a firearm and some ammunition on a management opened a new account
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firearms and bullets on board. Once gone. Regional
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found that there was only one firearm. Copping out? Friendly Islands Bookshop – Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Nonetheless, there was much patting of Australia’s opposition coalition has Heritage Park Hotel – Honiara, Solomon Islands
backs and congratulations. This from a indicated it may not back bids to host Naoero Postal Service Corporation (Nauru Post) – Civic
navy that caught one firearm coming in the Conference of the Parties climate Centre, Aiwo District, Nauru
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What's happening in Fiji's military? nations to push renewables and other Yap Cooperative Association – Colonia, YAP, FSM
Hauled before the Public Accounts solutions to the climate emergency, and
Committee, the military brass was asked to profile the existential threat faced
why the army had not submitted audit by its regional neighbours. But the
reports for more than 10 years. The coalition’s climate change spokesman,
answer? Those facing the Committee Ted O’Brien, says their priorities are
said, ‘We weren't in charge at the time’. elsewhere, specifically in addressing
This from a military which claims to the cost of living for Australians. Pacific
be the last bastion of democracy and leaders at this stage aren’t worried
justice. about the development, dismissing it as
pre-election politicking. Australians go
Missing funds to the polls this year.
More than FJ$250,000 is missing from
one of the region's oldest and biggest

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