In Pacific Waves today: The British monarchy's legacy is in the spotlight as small island nations grapple with the impacts of colonialism and slavery alongside CHOGM opening ceremony; Samoa women's rugby team speak up on hardship and neglect in attempts to return to the World Cup arena; Three candidates from the ruling Tobwaan Kiribati Party (TKP) breaking away to form new alliance and challenge incumbent president; More details have emerged about an Australian government plan to help fund the establishment of an NRL rugby league club in Papua New Guinea.

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