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Pacific Waves for Friday 31 May 2019
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Dateline Pacific for 31 May 2019
3:05 PM.The new PNG Prime Minister prepares for the challenge ahead; We hear about the battle to save the forests of the Solomons' Nende; Women entrepreneurship seen as way to improve Pacific lives; Fiji… Read more Audio
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New PNG PM prepares for major challenge
3:04 PM.Papua New Guinea's new prime minister James Marape says he's under no illusions about the enormity of his task. Describing his election as a transition of the leadership torch to a younger generation… Read more Audio
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The battle to save the forests of the Solomons' Nende
3:03 PM.In one of the remotest parts of Solomon Islands landowners and environmental activists are struggling to stop what they say is illegal logging by a Malaysia based company. Audio
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Women entrepreneurship seen as way to improve Pacific lives
3:02 PM.Making it easier for women to get involved in formal employment and starting businesses is being touted as one of the key -- and easiest -- ways to improve Pacific livelihoods. Audio
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Fiji businesses look for ways to improve child care
3:01 PM.The lack of quality, affordable and reliable childcare services in Fiji costs employers more than 12 work days per employee every year. Audio
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Samoan preschoolers turn language learning into game
3:00 PM.This week Samoans across New Zealand celebrate their language and culture. The islanders are using modern tools to learn their language and connect with their heritage. A smartphone application… Read more Audio