Pacific Waves for Monday 17 November 2014

4:06 PM.Solomons court rules on party politics; Election Observers deploy to the provinces; Prematurity bulk of baby deaths in Samoa; Bougainville plans more bomb clearing work; Marshall Islands atoll… Read more Audio

4:05 PM.Unregistered political parties in Solomon Islands remain locked out of next week's elections after a High Court ruling delivered on Friday in Honiara went against them. Audio

4:04 PM.The Commonwealth Observers Group in Solomon Islands for elections deploy to seven of the country's nine provinces. Audio

4:03 PM.A doctor at Samoa's baby unit says women need to seek medical care early in their pregnancies to avoid the risks of premature delivery. Audio

6:06 AM.Bougainville plans more bomb clearing work; Leaky Cook Islands buildings set for repair; Marshall Islands atoll benefits from solar and wind-powered plant; Tonga's Ha'apai power network being rebuilt… Read more Audio

6:05 AM.Bougainville prepares to clear more bomb and ordinance left over from the Second World War. Audio

6:04 AM.Three public buildings in the Cook Islands contructed by a Chinese firm within the last decade are needing repairs totalling US$600 000 due to leaks, rust and damage. Audio

6:03 AM.The Marshall Islands island of Kili is benefiting from a new solar and wind-powered water desalination plant. Audio

6:02 AM.Tonga Power has begun rebuilding Ha'apai's electricity network after 90 percent of it was destroyed by Cyclone Ian in January. Audio

6:01 AM.UN Women has launched a radio drama as part of efforts to encourage more Pacific women to enter politics. Audio

6:00 AM.A study into Samoan matai living overseas has received a major grant New Zealand's biggest science fund. Audio