Johnny Blades
Oro governor seeks better histroical record of PNG volcano
The Governor of Papua New Guinea's Oro province, Gary Juffa, wants to establish a better record of the Mt Lamington volcano disaster, and for the geographical fetaure to revert to its indigenous name.
…Head of Pacific university deported by Fiji
Fiji authorities have detained then deported the vice-chancellor of the University of the South Pacific Professor Pal Ahluwalia. Audio
PNG judge's ruling sets precedent for governance
A Papua new Guinea constitution expert says a national court judge has set an important precedent for governance. Audio
Digicel's Pacific portfolio reportedly poised for sale
A major player in telecommunications in the Pacific, the Caribbean company Digicel, has reportedly received approaches from prospective buyers. Audio
Toroama rejects claims Caballus will operate Panguna
Bougainville President rejects claims Australian company, Caballus Mining, will operate Panguna mine. Audio
Flights to Cook Islands put on hold after community covid case
Air New Zealand has cancelled a passenger flight due to depart Auckland for Rarotonga, following New Zealand's latest community case of Covid 19. The Cook Islands government is taking a 'wait and see'… Audio
PNG court nullifies appointment of police commissioner
Papua New Guinea court ruling nullifies appointment of police commissioner. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 25 January 2021
Call for Pasifika nous to be utilised for NZ vaccination rollout; Change of administration in US welcomed in Pacific; Geopolitical challenges face Fijian elected head of UN rights council. Audio
Pasifika nous to be tapped for NZ vaccination rollout
A top Pasifika GP says lessons learnt from early phases of the pandemic will be critical to the success of the covid-19 vaccine rollout among Pacific communities. Audio
Geopolitical challenges face Fijian elected head of UNHRC
The Fijian elected to head the United Nations Human Rights Council, faces a diverse set of rights issues to deal with in her new role, complicated by geopolitical dynamic Audio
Chinese project poised to shake up Daru's fisheries scene
A planned Chinese industrial fishing development on Papua New Guinea's southern border garnered the keen attention of Australian media, but what do local people in PNG's town of Daru make of it? Audio
PNG prime minister survives leadership challenge
Papua New Guinea's prime minister, James Marape, has staved off efforts to remove him. Audio
