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Dateline Pacific for 18 September 2019
Solomon Islands yet to confirm China as partner after Taiwan departure; Mother of 'miracle baby' speaks out from Fiji after multiple murder accused appears in court; Senior PNG priest challenges Aust… Audio
Call to address long neglected basic services in Bougainville
An educationalist from Bougainville says a new major funding facility pledged by the Papua New Guinea government should be used to improve basic services. . Audio
PNG govt offers funding olive branch to Bougainville
Papua New Guinea's government has pledged a 287-million US dollar (1-billion kina) facility to generate economic development in Bougainville over 10 years. The announcement was made by PNG prime… Audio
PNG capital governor to escalate West Papua campaign
The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital has promised more public action regarding West Papua. Powes Parkop led thousands of people on a march in Port Moresby yesterday (Tues) to voice support for… Audio
Bougainville MP underlines importance of policing
A Bougainville MP says policing in the autonomous region needs a huge boost , especially with November's independence referendum approaching. Timothy Masiu's comment comes as the Bougainville police… Audio
Vanuatu PM under fire from opposition leader
Vanuatu's parliamentary opposition says the government has failed to consult adequately about introducing political reforms, as prime minster Charlot Salwai finds himself under pressure. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 9 September 2019
Between a ROC and a hard place - Solomons edges closer to China; Fiji opposition MP may appeal suspension - NFP leader; The New Zealand measles threat prompts warnings in the Pacific, and; Australian… Audio
Dateline Pacific for 5 September 2019
Manus Island refugees say Port Moresby transfer not a 'durable solution'; Rumours of witchcraft over Fiji deaths heighten community fear; Pacific climate change centre opens in Samoa; PNG pilot… Audio
Coalescence around liberation movement raises tempo in Papua
A professor of international politics specialising in Indonesia politics, says Jakarta is unlikely to offer any concessions to West Papuan independence aims following weeks of turmoil in the region. Audio
Tensions high in Papua after weeks of protests
Tensions are high in Papuan towns and cities after widespread protests across the region in the past two weeks. Audio
PNG political ructions over fallout
A group of high profile opposition MPs have joined Papua New Guinea's coalition government amid political drama in Port Moresby surrounding a major faling out between new prime minister James Marape… Audio
