Pacific Waves for Monday 8 June 2015

3:05 PM.Guam becomes the first US territory to legalise same sex marriage; A local female politician in Solomon Islands says women need take a greater role in their community; Samoa is keen to pay its… Read more Audio

3:04 PM.After an historic court ruling, Guam has become the first US territory to legalise same sex marriage. Audio

3:03 PM.A local female politician in Solomon Islands says women need take a greater role in their community if they are to stand a chance in the male dominated politics of Melanesia. Audio

3:02 PM.Samoa is keen to pay their respects and honour Jerry Collins when the All Blacks play in Apia next month. Audio

5:06 AM.Successful female Bougainville MP says win down to community involvement; geopolitical storm coming to a head in MSG; NZ community leader lambasts Tongan budget; Solomons told to improve risk… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.A lot of campaigning and years of community the key to success for Bougainville woman winning in an open seat. Audio

5:04 AM.A geopolitical storm is coming to a head in the Melanesian Spearhead Group as the Pacific islands sub-regional organisation considers a membership bid by West Papuans of Indonesia. Read more Audio

5:03 AM.A community leader in New Zealand says the Tonga government's decision to raise departure tax by almost US$50 is an unreasonable burden on overseas-based Tongans. Audio

5:02 AM.The UNDP is calling on the Solomon Islands government to be more proactive in its approach to Disaster Risk Reduction. Audio

5:01 AM.Pacific nations hopeful that the next head of FIFA will maintain support for the game in the smaller countries. Audio