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Lessons to be learnt from the Princessa rigmarole

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By The Editorial Board 23 January 2026, 8:00PM

The closing of the Princessa Company’s hotel in Motootua begs for more scrutiny when dealing with foreign investments. The Motootua operation was shut down by a financial institution.

By The Editorial Board 23 January 2026, 8:00PM

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