There are concerns in Tonga whether a housing development planned to provide accommodation for people attending the Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit in August will be completed in time.
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a controversial plan for the Papua New Guinea government to set up a gold refinery being shelved.
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