Pacific Waves for Thursday 23 April 2015

3:05 PM.Women activists prepare for Fiji local body polls; The PACER-Plus regional trade agreement is defended; Fiji and Samoa leaders trade insults over Pacific Islands Forum; Fiji launches child helpline… Read more Audio

3:04 PM.Women's groups in Fiji are making plans for local body elections despite no date yet announced for the polls. Audio

3:01 PM.Community leaders in Fiji are welcoming the launch of the country's Fiji's first Child Helpline service. Audio

3:00 PM.The Asian Development Banks is calling on Pacific Leaders to put more effort and support behind efforts to reform poorly performing State Owned Enterprises in the region. Audio

5:05 AM.Vanuatu's latest damage assessment has revealed a greater need for international assistance;Tonga yet to ratify CEDAW despite public announcements of its intentions to do so;New Australian laws ould… Read more Audio

5:04 AM.The Chief Trade Advisor for the Pacific Island countries is defending the planned PACER-Plus agreement, saying it represents an important opportunity for the region. Audio

5:03 AM.The leaders of Fiji and Samoa have reached new heights this week in a trade of insults over the Pacific Islands Forum but observers say improtant issues for the agency are at risk.. Audio