Pacific Beat Program for 23 May 2011
Amnesty says Fiji torture allegations appear confirmed
Fiji military personnel who may have been involved in ill-treatment of civilians have been warned they should come clean now because they risk prosecution when the current interim regime in the country ends.
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Fiji children affected by non-communicable diseases
Fiji Health Ministry has raised concerns over a rise in the number children affected by non-communicable diseases or NCD's.
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Australian business mission to Bougainville impressed
The Chairman of the Rio-tinto owned company, Bougainville Copper, Peter Taylor, says the Bougainville government and business community are to be commended for their resilience and foresight as they work to rebuild their economy.
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Fiji youth advocacy groups fight bullying
The youth advocacy groups in Fiji are fed up with the problem of bullying that they have decided to take action against it.
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First lot of PNG seasonal workers left for Australia
After almost three years, Australia's Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme has finally accepted its first lot of workers from Papua New Guinea.
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Unions in New Caledonia threaten general strike
In New Caledonia, three days of protests last week over the high cost of living have been hailed as a success by the unions.
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Fiji research may lead to cut in rheumatic heart disease
An Australian Heart Foundation-funded researcher, Dr Andrew Steer is passionate about improving heart health, particularly in developing countries including the Pacific, and among Indigenous Australians.
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Good managment of LNG revenue the key to PNG's future - ex-PM
Papua New Guinea's Former Prime Minister, Sir Rabbie Namaliu, says good management of the huge revenue from the Exxon Mobil-led PNG LNG project is vital if the people of Papua New Guinea are to benefit.
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No strings needed on funding for OCTA - NGOs
A number of Australian non government organisation say they are concerned that Australia and New Zealand want to limit the activities of the Pacific-led trade advisory body, the Office of Chief Trade Adviser -- also known as - OCTA.
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Sea Shephard welcomes Tokyo's funding of Palau patrols
Sea Shephard finally has a good word for Japan.
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Asylum seeker debate still dominates in Australia
If Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard was hoping this week's return of Parliament would allow her government to shift the political agenda beyond refugee policy, she might be disappointed.
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Tributes flow for Australian actor Bill Hunter
Australia's film community is paying tribute to one of the country's best-loved actors.
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New Zealand wins 9th World Series title in Rugby Sevens
South Africa proved too strong for Fiji in the final of the 2011 London Sevens Cup final, a repeat of the USA Sevens final.
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Disappointed Fiji fans hope for a better weekend in Edinburgh
Fiji fans are disappointed with their teams showing in the London Super Sevens, but they're optimistic of a better performance next weekend in Edinburgh.
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Leinster cup win confirms then as Europe's top club rugby team
There was a heroes' return for Leinster at their home ground as more than 5,000 fans turned up to salute the epic second half fight back in Cardiff that earned them a second Heineken Cup triumph in three years.
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