Johnny Blades
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 25 June 2015
Regional push to see more Pacific police women; Report highlights ICT impact in Pacific; Question over the collective identity for Melanesians; The Inter-Parliamentary Union says it will look into the… Audio
MSG Summit described as a test for Melanesian identity
A West Papuan in Australia says a lack of a philosophy on which Melanesia can identify its place in the modern world is holding the region's leaders back from advancing the interests of Melanesian… Audio
MSG decision highlights Melanesian identity crisis
This week's Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders summit in Honiara looms as a test of Melanesian identity and solidarity. Audio
Dutch journo confronts dangerous task of reporting in Papua
A Dutch journalist who has been travelling and working undercover in Indonesia's Papua region dispells claims by Jakarta that it is opening up the region. Audio
Arrest warrant for PNG PM considered valid
The head of Papua New Guinea's anti-corruption investigative unit Taskforce Sweep says a high profile conviction emphasises the legality of an arrest warrant against the prime minister. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 18 June 2015
Suspended Nauru MP has passport seized amid anti-government protests; PNG Police housing relates to discipline, says minister; Porgera women appeal for PNG govt takeover of hospital; The Vanuatu… Audio
PNG Police housing relates to discipline, says minister
Papua New Guinea's Police Minister says the major programme to provide housing for a growing constabulary is slowly making inroads. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 17 June 2015
Claims and counterclaims after Nauru parliament protest; Academic says future of MSG hinges on West Papua; PNA countries are to charge more for FAD use; A 'Samoan Heroes' book is launched. Audio
Claims and counterclaims after Nauru parliament protest
An opposition MP has been arrested after hundreds of people turned out to anti-government protests on Nauru yesterday. Audio
Asia Pacific Greens push for effective climate policy
Green ecological and political movements in the Asia/Pacific face a big challenge in trying to effect green-thinking, carbon-smart and climate resilient action at the policy level. Audio
New Samoa union to give voice to private sector workers
A new organisation about to launch in Samoa will be the first union to represent private sector workers in the country and has an initial focus on multi-national employers. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 11 June 2015
Bougainville electoral chief dismisses criticism of count; Fiji's 'confused' Attorney General eyes new law change after High Court decision; An Australian senate inquiry hears medical staff were told… Audio
New Vanuatu foreign minister talks foreign policy
Vanuatu's new foreign minister Kalfau Moli says the country will continue to take a stand internationally on key regional issues. Audio
Geopolitical storm coming to a head in MSG
A geopolitical storm is coming to a head in the Melanesian Spearhead Group as the Pacific islands sub-regional organisation considers a membership bid by West Papuans of Indonesia. Audio
Vanuatu honorary citizenship scheme progressing
The director-general of Vanuatu's Ministry of Internal Affairs says the Government's new scheme for selling honorary citizenship is progressing well, and is already proving more effective than a… Audio
