Johnny Blades
SPC to cooperate with IUCN
SPC to cooperate with International Union for Conservation of Nature Funding. Audio
Decolonisation and self-determination to forefront at MSG
Decolonisation and self-determination to the forefront at the 19th Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders Summit in New Caledonia. Audio
MSG summit wraps up - West Papuan membership push deferred
MSG summit wraps up in New Caledonia with the issue of West Papuan membership deferred. Audio
Regional parliament on agenda at MSG summit
A possibility of a regional parliament is on the agenda of the Melanesian Spearhead Group summit underway in Noumea in New Caledonia. Audio
West Papuan push for MSG membership could be deferred
Melanesian Spearhead Group summit set to start in New Caledonia but already indications that the West Papuan bid for membership will be shunted off the agenda. Audio
Melanesian Spearhead Group summit underway in New Caledonia
Leaders of the Melanesian Spearhead Group are gathering in New Caledonia for their annual summit. Audio
Energy Minister hails global interest in big PNG gas projects
PNG's natural gas industry is steaming ahead with the entry of more major international players. Audio
PNG Tourism focuses on adventure destination brand
PNG Tourism is focussing on building the country's reputation as a major adventure tourism destination. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 14 June 2013
The leader of Vanuatu rejects claims his government is under threat; Cook Island budget good for teachers, nurses, and doctors; Bougainvilleans take lessons from Maori on devleopment; PNG Tourism… Audio
Vanuatu's Prime Minister says his government is stable
Vanuatu's Prime Minister talks about his government's efforts to bring much needed services to the country and fends off opposition claims that the coalition is unstable. Audio
Vanuatu govt pushes on with new policies despite speed bumps
Vanuatu's government pushes on with new policy direction despite speed bumps. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 13 June 2013
Reaction to reports that negotiations to re-open the Bougainville mine are ready to start; Vanuatu's government pushes on with new policy direction despite speed bumps; Samoan tourism leaders divided… Audio
Watchdog applauds clean-out of Vanuatu's diplomatic sector
Moves by Vanuatu's new government to purge the diplomatic sector of dubious diplomatic passport appointments is welcomed by Transparency International. Audio
Van Transparency International welcome moves by new Government
Moves by Vanuatu's new government to purge the diplomatic sector of dubious diplomatic passport appointments is welcomed by Transparency International. Audio
Nauru has new President
Nauru's new President enthusiastic about chances of forging stability with clear majority in government. Audio
Nauru's new president upbeat about prospects for stable government
Nauru's new President enthusiastic about chances of forging stability with clear majority in government. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 12 June 2013
Nauru has a new president, Baron Waqa; Members of an umbrella political group in Fiji say there is still a role for a united opposition force despite the registration of four political parties… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 12 June 2013
Nauru has a new president, Baron Waqa; Members of an umbrella political group in Fiji say there is still a role for a united opposition force despite the registration of four political parties… Audio