Pacific Beat Program for 19 May 2011
Mara stands by "fishing trip" version of his escape
The former senior Fiji military officer who fled to Tonga last week strongly denies that his escape was deliberate.
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Two Pacific Generals disagree over Mara fleeing Fiji
Two former Pacific military commanders who used their forces against elected politicians in the past are divided over whether a former senior Fiji military officer was right to leave Fiji and go to Tonga to avoid facing sedition charges.
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Former PNG PM Sir Rabbie explains why he joins BCL
A former PNG prime minister, Sir Rabbie Namaliu says he accepted a directorship on the board of Bougainville Copper Limited because it's important that the company has a local voice on its highest decision-making body.
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Fiji President's future in doubt over Ratu Tevita Mara's escape
There's growing speculation that the Fiji military will sack its own appointed president today after reports he helped a runaway senior officer, and relative, escape to Tonga.
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Forum Ministers considers trade boost measures
Just about everybody seems to be running off to Tonga at the moment.
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US and World Bank funding research to end wife bashing in PNG
The US and World Bank are teaming up on a new initiative to improve the lives of women in Papua New Guinea.
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History has answers to Pacific obesity - researcher
As obesity remains an important health concern in the region, one researcher is saying that the Pacific should look to its own past for the secret to healthy living.
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PNG's controversial Ramu Nickel allows journalist visit
Radio Australia reporter Jemima Garrett has become the first journalist to be allowed to inside the processing plant of the controversial Chinese-owned Ramu Nickel project in Papua New Guinea.
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Student Union supports travel bans on defaulting students
Graduates in Fiji may be given travel bans if they don't pay back their student loans on time.
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Tongan institute admits modernisation essential to survival
Tonga's Atenisi Institute believes it needs to acknowledge the pressures of a modern curriculum if it is to survive.
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Aircraft in Solomons emergency to be replaced
A full scale aviation emergency in Solomons Islands has been blamed on a faulty indicator light.
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All Black Carter to remain a local hero
It's the biggest sporting news in New Zealand since Robbie Deans signed on a couple of years ago to coach Australia to possible World Cup victory.
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World Cup fans should still visit Christchurch - Sneddon
Visitors to New Zealand for the seventh Rugby World Cup in September have been urged to still visit Christchurch.
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Key role for Oceania Football Confederation in FIFA vote
Elections are looming for the top job with FIFA.
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