Johnny Blades
Dateline Pacific for 17 June 2020
Treason trial highlights deep racism against West Papuans; fallout from the suspension of the University of the South Pacific's vice-chancellor continues; Body Mass Index may be a poor measure of… Audio
Treason trial highlights deep racism against West Papuans
Amidst the growing Black Lives Matter movement, there's renewed spotlight in on the plight of West Papuans living under Indonesian rule. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 16 June 2020
Warnings that university governance, academic freedom under threat in Pacific; Cook Islands takes deeper look at seabed mining; Pacific families adapt to funeral changes in covid era; Man of all parts… Audio
Seabed mining debate stirs again in the Pacific
A new report says damages from seabed mining would be significantly less than land-based mining, but substantial damage is inevitable and a cautious approach to the potential industry in the Pacific… Audio
Film about Bougainville offers insights on unique struggle
An award-winning documentary about Bougainvilleans' struggle to protect their land and rights has lessons for people the world over, according to one of its directors. Audio
Landmark ruling over govt internet blackout in West Papua
An Indonesian court has ruled the government violated the law by cutting the internet in West Papua last year during widspread protests. Audio
Setbacks for PM's opponents as PNG parliament resumes
Papua New Guinea's parliament resumed this week with political opponents of prime minister James Marape suffering setbacks. Audio
Pacific govts urged to think again about seabed mining
A new report into seabed mining in the Pacific warns of irreversible damage to the marine environment. Audio
Viability of PNG cable project uncertain
A project to lay down a domestic submarine internet cable has been completed in Papua New Guinea. The viability of the project remains uncertain. Audio
Analysis: Arrest of former PNG PM Peter O'Neill
Papua New Guinea's former prime minister, Peter O'Neill, was arrested on Saturday. Where do the corruption charges stem from, and how do they affect the current government? Audio
1pm Pacific regional news for 14 May 2020
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