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Radio drama raising HIV/AIDS awareness in PNG

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:28:12 +1100

The life and time of Mele was introduced to radio across the Pacific three years ago to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.

US Green Card lottery scams still fooling many Pacific people

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:33:03 +1100

People in the Pacific who are keen to win a Green Card giving them the right to live and work in America are still falling for scams.

Fiji's draft constitution delivered to president

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 06:41:02 +1100

Fiji’s President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has received a final report on the country's proposed new constitution.

Shuttlecocks fly as badminton takes off in Tonga

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:33:34 +1100

Badminton may not be the most well known sport in the Pacific islands, but this family friendly sport is becoming more and more popular due to regional development work and an increase in funding.

Australian government aid strategy "outrageous"

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:46:57 +1100

The Australian government has pledged at least a million dollars in emergency aid to help with the recovery from Cyclone Evan in Samoa and Fiji.

Concerns Vanuatu could be haven for war criminals

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:32:39 +1100

Amnesty International has warned that Vanuatu is a potential safe haven for fugitives suspected of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Indigenous TV network aiming high in Australia

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:46:34 +1100

Australia has a new free to air television network - its called NITV - National Indigenous Television.

Australian Red Cross volunteers out in force

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:46:40 +1100

The Australian Red Cross has about 100 volunteers in the field around the world.

Good fish, bad fish ? New website to guide consumers

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:46:45 +1100

Much has been said about the challenge of sustainable fishing in Pacific, and the best way to manage the oceans, but if you're a consumer, how do you decide what is a good fish to eat what itsn't?Is it a questions of only buying certain brands, or only certain types of fish at certain times?A new website has been set up with the aim of helping people to decide.

UNICEF helps children in cyclone-hit Fiji, Samoa

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:26:49 +1100

The United Nations Children's Fund has begun helping the children in need in cyclone-affected Fiji and Samoa.

Fugitive war criminals could take advantage of legal loopholes

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:47:03 +1100

A new report from Amnesty International is warning that Vanuatu is a potential safe haven for fugitives suspected of war crime and crimes against humanity.

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