Pacific Waves for Monday 2 May 2016

3:06 PM.Manus island decision unlikely to threaten PNG's aid; New book examines West Papua in world system; Easy to build and robust housing concept in pipeline for Fiji; Tokelau's new ferry may not be fit… Read more Audio

3:05 PM.An expert in Australian foreign aid says hundreds of millions of dollars promised to Papua New Guinea for hosting an asylum seeker detention centre is unlikely to be threatened. Audio

3:04 PM.The author of a new book about how West Papua is an international issue, concerning the purview of international systems says there is sound international legal basis for the United Nations to review… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.Tokelau's new ferry may not be fit for purpose; The Solomon Islands prime minister will table bills aimed at tackling at corruption; An acute teacher shortage is being felt in PNG; Tourism bookings… Read more Audio

5:04 AM.New Zealand's opposition Labour party says the new ferry that links Tokelau to the outside world may not be fit for purpose. Audio

5:03 AM.Solomon Islands prime minister will this week table two bills aimed at tackling corruption in the country. Audio

5:02 AM.A shortage of 10,000 teachers in Papua New Guinea is being felt most acutely by students in rural areas. Audio

5:01 AM.Tourism bookings are climbing back in Fiji two months after Cyclone Winston struck, flattening villages and causing massive damage. Audio

5:00 AM.Construction has begun in Port Vila on the main site for hosting the 2017 Pacific Mini Games. Audio