politics
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Solomon Islands on constitutional brink as no-confidence motion against PM Manele readies for Parliament floor test
Parliamentary realignment has sparked a constitutional impasse as a no-confidence motion nears its test of who truly commands the floor. Allegations of inducements and shifting loyalties thrust governance legitimacy into the spotlight, leaving the government’s fate uncertain.
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India’s MOS to Visit Vanuatu to Expand Development Ties and Review IT Centre
India steps up its Pacific outreach as a senior minister heads to Vanuatu for a focused two‑day visit. High‑level talks and a tour of new development and digital‑skills initiatives point to deeper cooperation in health, education and infrastructure, underscoring a broader push to strengthen ties with smaller island nations.
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French Polynesia: Breakaway A Fano Tia fractures Tavini Huiraatira, reshaping independence pace
A dramatic split within French Polynesia’s ruling party reshapes the territorial assembly as a new breakaway group challenges the pace of independence. With a younger leadership and shifting alliances, the months ahead promise tense coalition-building and a redefined path forward.
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Fiji MP Biman Prasad Urges National Unity as Rabuka Cuts Ministers’ Pay to Ease Fuel Crisis
Amid Fiji’s fuel crisis, a prominent MP calls for unity over partisan politics, praising early relief measures and a ministerial pay cut as acts of sacrifice. He urges cooperation to stabilise supplies and shield households, signaling a push for coordinated leadership as the relief effort unfolds.
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Japan Launches 10-Member Pacific Defence Initiative Office to Shore Up Pacific Surveillance and Deterrence
Japan is stepping up its Pacific defense posture with a new 10-member office aimed at closing a widening surveillance gap. Radar upgrades, island surveys, and the potential permanent basing of fighter jets on remote Pacific outposts are on the table as Tokyo gears up for revised security documents later this year. Officials warn the plan…
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Fiji Referendum Bill Criticized for Under-18 Ban, Risks Youth Civic Participation
Is a single clause about referendum activity risking Fiji’s political future? Critics warn that banning under-18 participation could dim civic engagement for years to come, sparking a debate about youth and democracy.
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Footpaths and Flowers: Usamate Mocks Cabinet Seats Amid FijiFirst Defections in Parliament
Opposition MP Jone Usamate sparked laughter in Parliament with a sharp jab about a mythical “Minister for footpaths and flowers” as he challenged shifting loyalties and possible defections. Behind the banter, the debate hints at deeper tensions shaping Fiji’s political landscape.
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Fiji Opposition Urges Cross-Party Unity to Safeguard Nation From Future Shocks
An opposition MP’s bold plea for cross-party unity in Fiji warns that deepening division could worsen social and economic woes—and leave the country unprepared for the next global shock.
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Fiji Opposition Criticizes VAT Increase as Costs Rise, Citing Housing Delays and Education Aid Setbacks
Opposition lawmakers argue that rising costs, weak services, and ill‑conceived policies are hitting ordinary Fijians the hardest. As VAT changes, housing delays, and school funding gaps shape the debate, the line between policy aims and daily life comes into sharper focus.
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Opposition MP Demands Full Transparency in Fiji’s Constitutional Review, Urges Rural Outreach and Establishment of Landowning Community Trusts
Transparency takes center stage as Fiji’s constitutional review enters a new phase, with opposition leaders urging broad outreach beyond Suva to rural and maritime communities. The debate touches on land rights, development, and concerns about AI and online misinformation shaping democracy. As the government pledges a participatory, lawful process, the outcome could redefine who benefits…