Regional(ABC) An Australian Parliamentary committee has heard there's a positive trend to improving political institutions in many Pacific countries, though Fiji's military rule and continuing corruption are major concerns for the region.
Vodafone to enter French Polynesian market
Pape'ete (RNZI) - The French Polynesian government has agreed to allow Vodafone enter the local mobile phone market.
USNS Byrd Crew Gears Up for Pacific Partnership Mission
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- A four-month humanitarian mission to the South Pacific led by the Navy's U.S. Pacific Fleet will begin this month as planned despite a switch in ships, the mission commander said.
No claim of responsibility for Papuan shootings
Papua (RNZI) - There has been no claim of responsibility for last weekend’s three fatal shootings near the Freeport mine in Indonesia’s Papua province.
FIT plans training program in Solomon’s
(Fijilive, Friday 19th June) The Fiji Institute of Technology is in the process of putting together a Memorandum of Understanding with other Pacific countries to open up schools in their islands.
French Polynesian group angered over sacking of NZ welfare liaison
Pape'ete (RNZI) - A French Polynesian support group is angered that the
CPS social welfare agency has sacked its New Zealand-based liaision
person.
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Fiji's first swine case
(Radio Fiji) Fiji has recorded one confirmed case of the Influenza A H1N1 virus over the weekend.
Fiji leader wants dialogue, but on his terms
Suva (RNZI) - Fiji’s interim prime minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, says he is ready to engage with the international community as long as they understand Fiji’s plans like the Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders.
PNG opposition leader questions PM’s commitment to democracy
Port Moresby (RNZI) - PNG’s Opposition Leader Sir Mekere Morauta has
questioned the commitment of Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare to
supporting parliamentary democracy.
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