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SI protest Top level urgent talks requested as probe plans to move to Honiara THE Solomon Islands Government may deny permission for the PNG Defence Board of Inquiry to convene a hearing into the Moti affair in Honiara next week.

Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare, who heralded the role of the media, unveiling the plaque signalling the official opening of The National’s new printing plant in Lae yesterday, under the watchful eyes of RH chairman Mr Tan Sri Tiong (centre) and acting Malaysian High Commissioner Zainal Izran. – Nationalpic by PETER KORUGL Enlarge image
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