Sir Mekere Morauta ousted
Political tit-for-tat continues to confound dialogue in the Papua New Guinea government’s bid to restructure Ok Tedi and a related trust fund
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NCD ‘crisis’ consumes 80% of Fiji’s health budget
Dr Isimeli Tukana characterised the proliferation of diabetes as a ‘crisis’, leading to approximately 400 amputations a year.
Fiji rights defender leads People’s Assembly
Virisila Buadromo says historic New York meeting is a chance to demand world leaders focus development on people, not profits
AusAID restructure – reactions
International development experts condemned the changes, while aid recipients were more philosophical.
PNG parliament passes domestic violence law
After years in the pipeline, the Family Protection Bill has finally been enacted by the PNG parliament.
Bougainville investment law to limit foreigners
Bougainville Executive Council delays passing a proposed law that will limit foreign investment.