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      <news:title>Vanuatu tourism generated estimated $136M economic impact in 2025, survey shows</news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.pacificbusinessreview.com/articles/2026/6/solomon-islands-launches-investigation-into-33-disputed-bauxite-shipments-from-rennell-island</loc>
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      <news:title>Solomon Islands launches investigation into 33 disputed bauxite shipments from Rennell Island</news:title>
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      <news:title>World Bank team observes progress at Solomon Islands' Tina River hydropower project</news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.pacificbusinessreview.com/articles/2026/6/cook-islands-launches-energy-dashboard-as-government-strengthens-response-to-global-fuel-pressures</loc>
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      <news:title>Cook Islands Launches Energy Dashboard as Government Strengthens Response to Global Fuel Pressures</news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.pacificbusinessreview.com/articles/2026/6/rennell-and-bellona-strengthens-biosecurity-measures-through-provincial-coordination-workshop</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T14:17:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
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      <news:title>Pacific nations strengthen climate response as tuna stocks shift beyond national waters</news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.pacificbusinessreview.com/articles/2026/6/solomon-islands-reforms-on-gold-dealer-licences-part-of-broader-sector-overhaul-minister-says</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T14:07:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Solomon Islands reforms on gold dealer licences part of broader sector overhaul, minister says</news:title>
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