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Teachers across Papua New Guinea remain on strike
Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:34 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Teachers across Papua New Guinea say they will continue their nationwide strike and not return to work until the government meets their demands. More >>
A cabinet reshuffle takes place in Tonga
Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:32 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Tonga’s Prime Minister, Feleti Sevele, has announced the appointment of three new ministers and a reshuffle in Ministerial portfolios. More >>
Bougainville: PNG continue to monitor situation
Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:29 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Police in Papua New Guinea say the possibility of sending reinforcements to the autonomous province of Bougainville remains an option in the wake of clashes with a militant group. More >>
Taiwan hands over funds for Pacific aid projects
Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:27 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Taiwan has officially handed over the funds connected to aid projects for 8 Pacific regional organisations. More >>
Fiji’s new govt re-introduces Reconciliation Bill
Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:26 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Mr Qarase says his new government will bring back the controversial Reconciliation and Unity Bill. More >>
Fiji election: Neck and neck for major parties
Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 7:58 pm | Radio New Zealand International
With vote counting in the Fiji general elections well into its second day, the first independent candidate has won a seat. More >>
Samoa govt ready to improve working conditions
Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 7:56 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The Samoan Government has given a commission of inquiry, appointed last year during the doctor’s strike, four weeks to follow up progress on recommendations. More >>
PNG still angry over Aust. refusal to take workers
Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 7:54 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Minister Sir Rabbie Namaliu has renewed his criticism of Australia’s refusal to allow in seasonal guest workers from the Pacific. More >>
Tsunami warning practice run for Pacific tomorrow
Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 7:52 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A tsunami warning scenario will be simulated by the Pacific Tsunami Centre in Hawaii tomorrow to test countries’ abilities to respond to a real emergency situation. More >>
Indonesia declares issue of 42 Papuans solved
Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 7:51 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Indonesia has praised Australia’s new stance against Papuan asylum seekers, indicating a thaw in the diplomatic row over Canberra’s decision in March to grant protection visas to 42 Papuans. More >>
Solomons: Meeting over urgent economic issues
Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 7:49 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The governor of the Solomon Islands Central Bank, Rick Hou, is seeking a meeting with the Finance Minister over the urgent economic issues facing the country. More >>
Fiji’s Rabuka charged with inciting mutiny
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:43 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The former Fiji prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, has appeared in the Suva magistrate’s court charged with inciting the November 2000 mutiny. More >>
Papua: Australian & Indonesian Foreign MPs to meet
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:41 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Australia’s Foreign minister Alexander Downer says he will meet with his Indonesian counterpart Hassan Wirajuda in Singapore on Monday. More >>
American Samoa told it needs a tourism dev. plan
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:39 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A member of a visiting US trade mission says that a lot needs to be done before outside investors can commit their resources to American Samoa. More >>
Papuan office welcomes Vanuatu govt declaration
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:38 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The West Papuan People’s Representative Office has welcomed the Vanuatu government’s official declaration of full support for the Indonesia province of Papua’s cause for self-determination. More >>
Vanuatu opposition says a motion of no confidence
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:35 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Vanuatu’s opposition is disputing reports that its motion of no-confidence in the government has been withdrawn. More >>
Papua minne: Indonesia lawmakers confirm pollution
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:34 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A report sanctioned by Indonesia’s House of Representatives has confirmed that the Freeport mine in Papua is causing severe damage to the environment. More >>
US Marines to use Tinian for training exercises
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:31 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The Governor of the Northern Marianas says he welcomes the US military’s request to train on Tinian. More >>
Samoa’s PM appoints 20 as associate ministers
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:29 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Samoa’s Prime Minister has announced 20 new Associate Ministers to fill roles previously occupied by under-secretaries. More >>
Fourth motion of no-confidence in Vanuatu’s PM
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 8:04 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Vanuatu’s prime minister is likely to face the fourth motion of no-confidence in his leadership after it was lodged with the Speaker of parliament. More >>
