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Solomon Islands newly elected prime minister Jeremiah Manele has congratulated the people of the country for a successful election and called for peace.

Solomon Islands 'weak' political legislation misleads voters; Former Kiribati president says decision to deport judge is a 'farce'; Pacific countries warned to focus on dengue fever prevention; Tonga prepares to host its first Super Rugby Pacific game.

The head of Transparency Solomon Islands says the country's weak political party legislation is skewing voter's choices.

Kiribati's first president, Sir Ieremia Tabai, says the decision by the government to deport Judge David Lambourne from the country is a farce.
 

As cyclone season ends, Pacific communities across the region are now being warned to focus on dengue fever prevention.

A Pacific regionalism expert says pasifika voices must be included in the debate on whether or not New Zealand should join AUKUS - the Indo-Pacific security pact.