Pacific Waves for Tuesday 18 November 2014

4:06 PM.Solomon Islanders prepare to vote tomorrow; France says no alternative to holding a referendum in New Caledonia; French President pledges to support Pacific fight climate change; Veteran PNG leader… Read more Audio

4:05 PM.Solomon Islands go to the polls tomorrow to elect a new 50 member parliament. Audio

4:04 PM.France says there is no alternative to New Caledonia having an independence referendum by 2018. Audio

4:03 PM.A high-level meeting between the French President and Pacific Island leaders in Noumea has sparked optimism that the Pacific's fight against climate change will finally be put under the spotlight. Audio

5:06 AM.Somare goes big on seeking damages over removal; PNG police say leaders can stop tribal warfare; Solomons court rules on party politics; And election observers are deployed to the provinces; MPs in… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.Papua New Guinea's veteran leader Sir Michael Somare is seeking damages of 205 million kina over his removal as Prime Minister on August 2, 2011. Audio

5:04 AM.The police commander of Papua New Guinea's Hela province says a state of emergency won't stop tribal fighting in the area. Audio

5:01 AM.A Tonga business chief says it is vital that at least some of the incoming MPs are savvy business people. Audio