Pacific Waves for 7 December 2024

Halo oketa wantok! In Pacific Waves today: Taiwan's president Lai Chin-te has urged his allies in the Pacific to stand together and safeguard democracy and peace in the Indo-Pacific region. After a week long delay Tonga's prime minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni is now scheduled to face a vote of no confidence on Monday. Palau's President is inviting US President Elect Donald Trump to 'visit the Pacific' to see the impacts of the climate crisis first hand. And its going to be a jam-packed sevens rugby weekend for Pacific fans with their teams in action in global and regional competitions.