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Annual Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma conference braces itself for elections

It would be fair to say that the Methodist Church of Fiji is bracing itself, with the organisation poised to elect a new president at the upcoming conference that it hosts every year. There’s no doubt that this year could prompt a whole new sequence of events though. For years, the trend has been for …

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Singapore - Shirwin Eu was the First Person to come to Elections Department for Poll

Singapore – Shirwin Eu was the First Person to come to Elections Department for Poll

SINGAPORE—Shirwin Eu, who is 34 years old and works as a private driver, was the first person to show up at the Elections Departments on Thursday to get forms for the presidential election that is set for later this year. He told reporters, “I intend to run for the presidential election.” He didn’t seem shaken …

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What Lies Ahead Following Myanmar Election

There’s no doubt that November’s Myanmar election caused quite the surprise, with opposition party the National League for Democracy shocking everyone with their comprehensive victory. Not only did NLD win, but they did so comfortably, securing two-thirds of the seats which means that it has the decision over the country’s next president. Nevertheless, the saga …

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