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Pacific news in brief for 11 June


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A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including members of Samoa's HRPP forming their own party.

On 11 June, several significant events were reported across the Pacific. In Papua New Guinea, a state of emergency was declared in the capital, Port Moresby, following riots sparked by a police strike over pay, leading to widespread looting and at least 15 deaths. In Fiji, the government announced plans to increase the minimum wage to FJ$4.50 per hour from August 1, aiming to improve living standards amidst rising costs. Meanwhile, in the Solomon Islands, the government and the opposition reached an agreement to hold a confidence vote in the Prime Minister on July 18, following political tensions. Additionally, New Zealand pledged NZ$15 million to support climate resilience in the Pacific, emphasizing the region's vulnerability to climate change impacts.

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[ https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/563766/pacific-news-in-brief-for-11-june ]

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