Don Wiseman
Kiribati election day draws near
It is just 12 days before the first round of voting in the Kiribati election Audio
Where are all the people going? - Pacific economist
While the economic ministers from the Pacific Islands Forum countries are currently meeting in Fiji a veteran analyst of Pacific economics, Steve Pollard, has published a blog called 'the Pacific… Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 27 July 2024
This week on Tagata: More violence in PNG; France says it will talk about New Caledonioa in September; Is mining the ocean floor now very close? A media operator in Solomons unjustly targetted by… Audio
Bougainville drafts up new constitution
The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, which expects to have won its independence by 2027, has now drawn up a draft of a new constitution. Audio
PNG landowner looking to new strategy to save forests
An Australian businessman says he wants to ensure Papua New Guineans landowners have the financial tools to save their forests. Audio
Former PNG politician continues to serve community
Despite retiring 12 years ago Dame Carol Kidu remains the highest achieiving woman in Papua New Guinea in politics. Audio
Tonga Foreign Affairs stand off poses a threat for Forum summit
Earlier this year Tonga's King Tupou VI let it be known he was unhappy with the government appointing the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Audio
The growing mystery that is Kiribati
Kiribati is just a few weeks away from its national elections. Audio
PNG's ongoing struggle to rein in loggers
The tropical rainforest of Papua New Guinea is one of the last great blocks of forest still standing in the world. Audio
PNG census delays continue
The Papua New Guinea census was extended this week after enumerators had failed to cover the entire country. Audio
Falepili Union a ' very good deal' for Tuvaluans - academic
An academic says the migration aspects of the Falepili Union between Tuvalu and Australia are a very good deal for Tuvaluans. Audio
Tonga Govt plead for locals to provide rooms for Forum guests
In six weeks time Tonga will be hosting the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' summit. Audio
PNG District Authorities lack transparency
Concerns are being raised about the lack of transparency and accountability around government funding allocated to District Development Authorities in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 13 July 2024
Today....the problems with a lack of land for homes in Papua New Guinea...France ships out armoured cars for the securiity forces in New Caledonia. and...questions are raised about invoking custom… Audio
Bush Wara settlement evictions drag on in PNG
The clearing of the Bush Wara squatter settlement in the Papua New Guinea capital is expected to take several more days. Audio
PNG opposition look to force parliament to resume early
The opposition in Papua New Guinea believes it could still force an early sitting of parliament to hear a vote of no confidence. Audio
PNG residents face threats of being forcibly removed
Papua New Guinea's Institute of National Affairs says the government must ensure that land is available for people to legitimately live on. Audio
