Pacific Waves for Tuesday 22 April 2014

3:06 PM.Fiji Labour party says elections supervisor biased, decree unfair; CNMI governor vetoes drug tests for representatives; Pacific fishing vessel observers playing vital role; Critics say French… Read more Audio

3:05 PM.The Fiji Labour Party says there is no chance of free and fair elections this year, with the appointment of a biased elections supervisor and a decree that could protects vote riggers. Audio

3:04 PM.The CNMI governor has vetoed a Bill that would have seen elected officials drug tested annually. Audio

3:00 PM.Pacific Games organisers in PNG are still unsure if all venues will be complete for next July. Audio

5:06 AM.An overseer says Pacific observers on fishing vessels are playing vital role; There are suggestions that French Polynesian recovery plans won't work; A Journalists watchdog group says fears about PNG… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.The man who oversees the work of fishing vessel observers in the Pacific says a greater sense of professionalism is being imparted on those tasked with monitoring catches. Audio

5:04 AM.A journalist in Tahiti says French Polynesia will never build a strong, independent economy while the government continues to rely on subsidies from France. Audio

5:03 AM.The co-chair of the Pacific Freedom Forum says fears about a proposed cyber crime policy in PNG are unfounded. Audio

5:02 AM.ADB says Infrastructure key to economic recovery for Solomon Islands Audio

5:01 AM.UN Women Papua New Guinea says the upgrade of markets in Port Moresby is a key way to make the city safer, particularly for women. Audio

5:00 AM.The British High Commissioner to Samoa recently made a final visit to Apia from Wellington before she moves on from her role in July. Audio