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Solomon Islands covid vaccination plan kicks off – delta variant threat

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MSG leaders sign the two declarations - on climate crisis and subregional security
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MSG leaders defer Papua membership decision to Pacific Islands Forum

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Western Province Premier David Gina
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Pacific Islands Forum leaders advance discussions on regional reforms

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Better immunisation coverage needed to prevent Pacific measles, says WHO

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Pacific media should be supported post-covid, says PJR report

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