Don Wiseman
4pm Pacific Regional News for 31 March 2021
Papua New Guinea's High Commission in Fiji says it is verifying claims that six Fijians living in PNG may have contracted Covid-19. PNG's total number of confirmed covid cases climbed to over 5600… Audio
Opposition to seabed mining still strong in the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands remains divided over seabed mining despite the opposition joining the government in saying no to a ten year moratorium on the controversial practice. Audio
Experts canvass options for an independent Bougainville
What are the economic prospects for Bougainville as it contemplates independence? Audio
Papua New Guinea battling TB crisis amid Covid-19 pandemic
Papua New Guinea battling Tuberculosis surge amid Covid-19 pandemic. Audio
Grim outlook for Papua New Guinea coffee industry
Grim outlook for Papua New Guinea coffee industry. Audio
Tonga faces a drug induced prison crisis
Tonga's prison crisis flows from a surge in drug offences and convictions. Audio
Banaba community seeking permanent solution to water crisis
Banaba community in Kiribati seeking permanent solution to water crisis. Audio
Renewed interest in re-opening Panguna mine
More discussion in Bougainville on the merits of re-opening Panguna. Audio
Growing concerns at the state of Tonga's roads
The Tonga Government has made major promises to fix the country's roads but progress is very slow. Audio
Norfolk Islanders urge Scott Morrison to restore their autonomy
There is a shadow hanging over next month's election in Samoa after an extraordinary decision by the prime minister. Audio
Fiame calls Tuila'epa's move an election ploy
There is a shadow hanging over next month's election in Samoa after an extraordinary decision by the prime minister. Audio
