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FSM President David Panuelo
Democracy

Australia, NZ criticised for ‘silence’ over recognition for Samoa’s Fiame

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Samoa's Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese - locked door
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Attorney-General’s office attacks Chief Justice as Samoan political crisis deepens

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May 27, 2021
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Samoa's Head of State Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II
Democracy

Samoa Observer: Where is the Head of State?

Pacific Media Watch -
May 27, 2021
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Timorese health staff testing for covid-19
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Timor government may punish public officials who refuse covid vaccination

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May 27, 2021
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Samoa's Prime Minister-elect Fiame Naomi Mata'afa
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Fiame calls for Tuila’epa to end Samoa’s ‘enormous assault’

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May 26, 2021
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May 26, 2021
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Indonesian police arrest West Papuan protesters in Manokwari
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Indonesian police crack down on ‘free Yeimo’ West Papuan protests

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May 26, 2021
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Professor Pal Ahluwalia
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Fiji-deported USP vice-chancellor Ahluwalia gets new contract

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May 26, 2021
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Melanesian wantoks at AUT
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Wantok students from 6 nations form solidarity Melanesian club at AUT

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May 26, 2021
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Samoan Prime Minister-elect Fiame Naomi Mata'afa
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Samoa incumbent leader needs to ‘get a grip’, says PM-elect Fiame

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May 25, 2021
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President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo addressing UN
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May 25, 2021
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Savalenoa Mareva Betham-Annandale, Samoa's Attorney-General
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Samoa’s Attorney-General declares FAST’s swearing-in ‘unconstitutional’

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May 25, 2021
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Fiame Naomi Mata'afa being sworn in
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FAST heading back to court to try and resolve political impasse...

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May 25, 2021
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Toeolesulusulu Damon Salesa
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May 25, 2021
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Fiame Naomi Mata’afa
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Samoa Observer: Swearing-in strengthens nation’s foundation

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May 25, 2021
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May 25, 2021
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May 24, 2021
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May 24, 2021
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FAST party members
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May 24, 2021
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Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese
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May 23, 2021
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Pacific verdict on COP29
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A protester at COP29 calls on wealthy nations to "pay up"
Asia Report

COP29: Carbon credit trading scheme criticised as ‘get out of jail...

In the Eye of the Storm
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Strings attached: The reality behind NZ’s climate aid in the Pacific

Pacific Climate Warriors
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How Pacific environmental defenders are coping with the covid pandemic

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CORONAVIRUS

Senator Robert F Kennedy Jr
Coronavirus

Sir Collin Tukuitonga criticises RFK Jr’s measles claims, slams health misinformation

According to WHO, Western Pacific measles cases jumped by 225 percent
Coronavirus

Better immunisation coverage needed to prevent Pacific measles, says WHO

Labour's former broadcasting minister Willie Jackson
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Former broadcast minister defends NZ journalism fund, state-funded media independence

1News political editor Jessica Mutch-McKay talks to the main party leaders in last night's debate
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Practices like mask wearing and self-isolation should be encouraged for all
Coronavirus

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The 2021 post-covid Pacific media freedom panel discussion participants
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Pacific media should be supported post-covid, says PJR report

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Author and journalist Dr David Robie speaking at the launch of the third edition of the Rainbow Warrior book Eyes of Fire
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Nuclear – now climate change: New book on how great powers...

Australia, the country, as a political entity, its government, its major institutions, its official voice to the world, was quiet over the Gaza genocide
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Ignoring genocide – the bill for Australia’s silence has arrived

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Fijian iTaukei leaders discuss contemporary issues, such as women's representation in Fijian society
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Fijian journalists use talanoa and tradition to find their voice

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