Pacific Waves for Monday 10 March 2014

4:03 PM.The newly-elected leader of Fiji's Sodelpa party says it's frustrating that her party is unable to start campaigning immediately due to the lack of rules for this year's elections. Audio

4:02 PM.The Pacific Islands Forum advisor on the Pacific Plan says the want public input to further narrow down the documents objectives. Audio

4:01 PM.SPC says the number of dengue fever outbreaks in the Paific over the past year is unprecedented and more research needs to be done into its cause. Audio

4:00 PM.Regional health experts say the outbreak of dengue fever is unprecedented in the region; Pacific Islanders are being urged to speak up and help shape the region's roadmap for integration; the newly… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Water pollution in the main port in Solomon Islands is causing health problems and overwhelming the Honiara Council which is calling for help. Audio

6:05 AM.A pilot project is underway in four Pacific countries funded by the European Union to promote economic growth through businesses working more cooperatively in clusters. Audio

6:04 AM.The president of Palau, Tommy Remengesau, says his government is finalising deals for drones, radar and patrol boats to help enforce a ban on commercial fishing in its waters. Audio

6:03 AM.More community coordination required to combat high rates of violence against women. Audio

6:02 AM.A project to train rural women in Fiji to make jewellery from 'Mother of Pearl' shells aims to not only help women earn a living, but also ensure tourists can buy genuine Fiji made items. Audio

6:01 AM.Chief justices from around the Pacific strongly condemn the actions of the Nauru Government. Audio

6:00 AM.Judges say the Nauru govt's actions threaten the country's judicial independence; A jewellery pearl shell project aims to help rural Fiji women earn a living; UN data on violence prompts calls action… Read more Audio