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An important new book explains how Australian soldiers, police officers and diplomats staunched a cycle of bloodshed and rebuilt a shattered state.

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Ex-president no longer head of party; plans unveiled for dealing with covid in Tuvalu; and families forced out of area in French Polynesia

Ex-president no longer head of party; plans unveiled for dealing with covid in Tuvalu; and families forced out of area in French Polynesia

The Solomon Islands recently signed a security pact with China despite objections from Australia

By Kirsty Needham

State Funeral for Late Sir Paul Tovua Finalized Bidding farewell to the Late Paul, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said, “Rest in Peace, Son of Guadalcanal. Rest in peace Giant of Solomon Islands. I salute you. Solomon Islands salute you.” Source: cscaustralia.com Monday, 08 February 2021 11:09 AM The body of the late Statesman, Sir Paul Joseph Tovua, KCMG, OBE, and CSI, one of the founding fathers of our Nation will be accorded ‘Official Funeral’ on Tuesday 9 February. On Mond...