Pacific Waves for Thursday 21 November 2013

4:03 PM.Papua New Guinea reaserchers to study local bats to determine whether or not they are carrying any diseases that could threaten humans. Audio

4:02 PM.Pacific Island countries should be better equipped to close gaps in their laws affecting women after the launch of a new law book. Audio

4:01 PM.UN Women Papua New Guinea says it plans to introduce women-only buses in Port Moresby to better protect women from violence and sexual harassment, but not everyone is backing the idea. Audio

4:00 PM.UN Women Papua New Guinea says it plans to introduce women-only buses in Port Moresby to better protect women from violence and sexual harassment, but not everyone is backing the idea; A new law book… Read more Audio

6:03 AM.Tourism academic says Fiji's impending departure tax hike likely to be invisible to most tourists. Audio

6:02 AM.New Zealand may provide aid to Bougainville to help the province improve its tax collection. Audio

6:01 AM.New SPC head keen to raise organisation's profile. Audio

6:00 AM.New SPC head keen to raise organisation's profile; NZ may help Bougainville improve tax collection; Academic says Fiji's departure tax hike will be 'invisible' to most tourists; Infrastructure, health… Read more Audio