Pacific Waves for Wednesday 15 June 2016

3:06 PM.There are calls to stop whale watch tours in Niue; Unrest in Waigani is complicating dynamics at PNG's Unitech; The jury is still out on lifting a mining moratorium in Bougainville; Satellite tracking… Read more Audio

3:05 PM.A Niue woman is calling for an end to whale watching tours because she says the whales are harassed and the island is not fulfilling its obligations as a sanctuary for the mammals. Audio

3:03 PM.The President of Bougainville John Momis says any decision on the lifting of the moratorium on mining exploration is for the Bougainville Executive Council to make. Audio

3:02 PM.A critically endangered turtle species in Solomon Islands is being tracked to try and extend its lifespan. Audio

5:06 AM.PACER-PLUS Blessing or Curse?; Waigani unrest complicates dynamics at PNG's Unitech; Cooks Opposition raises concern about lack of audit; The Fiji opposition calls on New Zealand PM to turn the heat… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.Pacific Island countries are being urged to walk away from PACER-PLUS by a new report from the Pacific Network on Globalisation, PANG. Audio

5:04 AM.The police shootings at the University of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby last week have complicated efforts at other tertiary institutions to get students back to class. Audio

5:03 AM.The Cook Islands Opposition coalition has dismissed Government claims that is delivering sound, disciplined, finance management. Audio