Vol. 35 No.121
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Pacific Islands News
US admiral joins Peleliu welcome in Majuro
The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Robert Willard, joined President Kessai Note in welcoming the USS Peleliu to Majuro on Wednesday.Willard, one of the highest ranking U.S..(Full Story)

Mystery group continues to anger Niueans
Business operators on Niue remain concerned about the presence on the island of a mystery group which has run up thousands of dollars in unpaid bills over the past year...(Full Story)

New Nauru government to pursue reforms
Nauru’s re-elected finance minister David Adeang says the new parliament is now getting back to business with its reforms.
Ludwig Scotty was re-elected president after Saturday’s.. (
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RP firms asked to do business in Pacific islands
The United States has called on Philippine companies to explore opportunities in U.S.-affiliated islands in the Pacific, which Washington is positioning as “investment hotspots” for Asian business.....(Full Story)

Tongan royals accept US verdict for driver
Tonga’s King George Tupou V accepts justice has been done, after an American judge jailed a woman who caused a car crash in which two members of the royal family died last year....(Full Story)

PNG’s Somare names cabinet, plans to call it quits
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare has announced the full 28-member Cabinet with Abau MP Dr Puka Temu as his Deputy Prime Minister...(Full Story)

Sogavare accuses Australia of trying to recolonize Solomons
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has strongly urged leaders in the Pacific nation, who served foreign interests to resign from Parliament..(Full Story)


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