Monthly Archives: September 2016
Preparing Pasifika for the digital world is vital, says NZQA chief
By TJ Aumua in Auckland
The importance of preparing our Pasifika youth to succeed in a digitally connected world was a key message delivered this...
Air Niugini operates special ‘hub’ flight services to FSM
The government of the Federated States of Micronesia has thanked Papua New Guinea for connecting both countries through air services that are being operated...
Women victims tell chief judge of Marcos-era martial law torture
By Patty Pasion in Manila
Victims of horrifying acts of torture during Martial Law in the Philippines have recounted their painful experiences before Chief Justice...
Regional fisheries, climate change, disaster risk management top Forum agenda
Increasing the economic returns of regional fisheries, and responding to the effects of climate change and disaster risk management are two priority issues that...
Dan McGarry: Silence in the face of Florence’s bravery an indictment
ANALYSIS: By Dan McGarry
Justice Richard Chetwynd acquitted the three men accused of intentional assault on Florence Lengkon on Friday, accepting the defence’s submission that...
Vanuatu rights advocate Jenny Ligo blasts failed case against accused drivers
By Len Garae in Port Vila
Vanuatu gender and human rights advocate Jenny Ligo has called on the Minister of Justice to "revisit resources" made...
Obama addresses Pacific climate change during visit to Hawai’i
"No nation is immune from a changing climate," says President Barack Obama. Video: White House.
President Barack Obama has addressed Pacific Island leaders and acknowledged...
Nothing Else healthy snack bar takes on commercial market
By Denise Yeo
The AUT Food Network has celebrated the commercial launch of the Nothing Else bar, a milestone achievement after years of rigorous research...
Security services set to end for Pacific detention centres
Wilson Security has confirmed that it will not renew its contract for its security service in the controversial Papua New Guinea and Nauru detention...
Somare’s answer to Singapore claims: ‘I have never received inducements or bribes’
By Freddy Mou in Port Moresby
The founding father of Papua New Guinea, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, has maintained that at no time in...
Classes to begin at UPNG after students ignore ‘reconciliation’
By Peter S. Kinjap in Port Moresby
Students are due to return to classes tomorrow at the University of Papua New Guinea after two months...
Sue Bradford: Introducing the ESRA ‘think tank’ vision
By Sue Bradford
For decades activists and intellectuals as diverse as Bruce Jesson, Annette Sykes, Brian Easton, Jane Kelsey and Bryce Edwards have lamented the...