Pacific Waves for Friday 5 July 2019
-
Dateline Pacific for 5 July 2019
3:05 PM.Preparation for the Bougainville referendum picks up pace; The wellbeing of Pacific climate change migrants is to be studied; Palau calls for more sustainable ocean vessels; Kiribati looks to boost… Read more Audio
-
Bougainville referendum prep picks up pace
3:04 PM.With a projected vote on independence from Papua New Guinea just three months away, suddenly Bougainville is the centre of a lot of activity Read more Audio
-
Wellbeing of Pacific climate change migrants to be studied
3:03 PM.A new study will examine the mental health needs of Pacific Islanders forced to leave their homes by the climate crisis. Read more Audio
-
Palau calls for more sustainable ocean vessels
3:02 PM.Palau President Tommy Remengesau says there needs to be more action taken on reducing carbon emissions by ocean vessels. Read more Audio
-
Kiribati attempts to boost its status as a tourist destination
3:01 PM.A Fijian appointed to head Kiribati's new Tourism Authority says the islanders have recognised sustainable tourism as a potential contributor towards the Pacific nation's economic development. Read more Audio
-
The Pacific's biggest sports event kicks off
3:00 PM.The 16th edition of the Pacific Games will be officially opened in Apia this weekend, with about 3,500 athletes from across the region expected to compete in 26 sports over the next fortnight. Read more Audio
