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Solomon Islands Government praised for repatriation

HONIARA, 28 MAY 2020 (SOLOMON STAR) — Solomon Islands Government was commended for repatriating the first batch of citizens that were stranded in other countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. This commendation was echoed by family members of returning nationals on the specially arranged repatriation flight on Tuesday. “I’m finally at peace because a […]

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US eyes more military exercises in Palau as two PICs ditch Taipei for Beijing

The United States is going to “double down” its military presence in Palau after two Pacific Island Countries (PICs) ditched their long-time ally Taipei for Beijing. Major General John P. Johnson, in an interview, said that the recent switch of allegiance by the Solomon Islands and Kiribati to Beijing only means the US will need […]

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