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PNG determined to attract tourists

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:26:57 +1100

Papua New Guinea's Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) says all members of the country's tourism and hospitality industry need to work together to promote the country as a major tourist destination.

Govt rejects Amnesty's account of 'private' meeting

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:21:46 +1100

The Australian Government has denied it told Amnesty International that the situation for asylum seekers on Nauru is "far from ideal".

Manus landowners threaten to cut power

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:31:28 +1100

Landowners from Papua New Guinea's Manus Island say they will cut power to Australia's offshore processing centre if their demands are not met.

Climate change negotiations to open in Doha

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:40:59 +1100

A recently published report by the International Institute for Environment and Development suggests wealthier nations need to cough up more of money they've promised to help smaller nations deal with climate change issues.

Adviser resigns over NZ Pacific education plan

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:05:22 +1100

One of the Pacific region's foremost language experts has resigned from the council advising New Zealand's Pacific Island Affairs Minister.

Pacific youth learn to create mobile phone apps

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:40:54 +1100

Around 100 young Pacific Islanders are gathering in Fiji to learn how to create their own mobile phone apps, as part of a broader workshop on leadership training.

Pacific languages expert resigns as NZ government advisor

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:40:56 +1100

One of the region's most senior experts on Pacific languages has resigned from the advisory council to New Zealand's Minister of Pacific Island Affairs.

Mobile apps workshop to boost Pacific IT influence

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:48:34 +1100

A Fiji initiative is hoping to boost information technology across the Pacific by teaching young Pacific Islanders to create mobile phone apps.

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