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June 17, 2024
The director of the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture Dr Aaron Sala says “it’s up to all Pacific nations and their ancestors to stay united”. The remarks come during the closing ceremony of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) happening at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. During the ceremony, delegations ... <a title="FestPAC 2024: Delegates wrap up with standing ovation for Kanaky, Vanuatu and West Papua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/06/17/festpac-2024-delegates-wrap-up-with-standing-ovation-for-kanaky-vanuatu-and-west-papua/" aria-label="Read more about FestPAC 2024: Delegates wrap up with standing ovation for Kanaky, Vanuatu and West Papua">Read more</a>
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May 23, 2024
By Tensly Sumbe Vanuatu’s Elections Minister Johnny Koanapo is urging every Ni-Vanuatu person living in New Caledonia to take part in the upcoming vote for the national referendum next Wednesday. He highlighted that the current situation in New Caledonia presented exceptional circumstances that could impact on people’s participation on polling day — May 29 — ... <a title="Vanuatu minister calls for referendum voters in spite of Nouméa crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/23/vanuatu-minister-calls-for-referendum-voters-in-spite-of-noumea-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu minister calls for referendum voters in spite of Nouméa crisis">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2024
By Stephen Wright and Stefan Armbruster of BenarNews Fiji’s ranking in a global press freedom index has jumped into the top tier of countries with free or mostly free media after its government last year repealed a draconian law that threatened journalists with prison for doing their jobs. Fiji’s improvement in the annual Reporters Without ... <a title="Fiji’s media freedom ranking jumps, Papua New Guinea’s plummets" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/04/fijis-media-freedom-ranking-jumps-papua-new-guineas-plummets/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji’s media freedom ranking jumps, Papua New Guinea’s plummets">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2024
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist Vanuatu’s former prime minister and opposition MP Ishmael Kalsakau has stepped down — just two days after he confirmed he was the rightful opposition leader. Kalsakau, MP for Port Vila, confirmed to ABC’s Pacific Beat, and the Vanuatu Daily Post on Thursday that he had resigned along with his ... <a title="Vanuatu’s Kalsakau resigns, calls for delay on constitutional referendum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/03/vanuatus-kalsakau-resigns-calls-for-delay-on-constitutional-referendum/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu’s Kalsakau resigns, calls for delay on constitutional referendum">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2024
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist Broadband satellite service provider Starlink is now being used in the Pacific but not always legally, for now. In Vanuatu, border workers are confiscating equipment. Telecom regulator Brian Winji said people using the service had signed up overseas — likely in Australia and New Zealand — and have brought ... <a title="Pacific nations gradually embracing Elon Musk’s Starlink" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/09/pacific-nations-gradually-embracing-elon-musks-starlink/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific nations gradually embracing Elon Musk’s Starlink">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2024
By Doddy Morris of the Vanuatu Daily Post It has been 60 years since Indonesia has been refused humanitarian agencies and international media access to enter West Papua, says a leading West Papuan leader and advocate. According to Benny Wenda, president of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), Indonesia is “comparable to North ... <a title="Wenda challenges Indonesia’s ‘Papua never colonised’ claim as false" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/08/wenda-challenges-indonesias-papua-never-colonised-claim-as-false/" aria-label="Read more about Wenda challenges Indonesia’s ‘Papua never colonised’ claim as false">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2024
Pacific Media Watch Earthwise hosts Lois and Martin Griffiths. Earthwise presenters Lois and Martin Griffiths on Plains FM 96.9 community radio talk to Dr David Robie, a New Zealand author, independent journalist and media educator with a passion for the Asia-Pacific region. David talks about the struggle to raise awareness of critical Pacific issues such ... <a title="Earthwise talks to David Robie on Pacific issues and news media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/19/earthwise-talks-to-david-robie-on-pacific-issues-and-news-media/" aria-label="Read more about Earthwise talks to David Robie on Pacific issues and news media">Read more</a>
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February 28, 2024
By Evelyn Macairan in Manila Despite changing his citizenship to the Pacific state of Vanuatu, a Chinese man wanted for various economic crimes was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport last week as he was about to board a flight for Singapore. In a statement yesterday, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said ... <a title="Philippines arrests Chinese fugitive who became Vanuatu citizen" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/28/philippines-arrests-chinese-fugitive-who-became-vanuatu-citizen/" aria-label="Read more about Philippines arrests Chinese fugitive who became Vanuatu citizen">Read more</a>
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January 25, 2024
ANALYSIS: By Tess Newton Cain As the new year gets underway, now is the time to look ahead to what will be significant in the Pacific islands region. Chances are this part of the world will continue to be a focus for the media and commentariat who will view what happens through their own lenses. ... <a title="Pacific predictions: Elections, security and regionalism top 2024 agenda" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/25/pacific-predictions-elections-security-and-regionalism-top-2024-agenda/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific predictions: Elections, security and regionalism top 2024 agenda">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2023
By Eleisha Foon, RNZ Pacific contributing journalist A new legal framework to support climate-displaced people and guarantee their human rights is being served up ahead of COP28. The United Nations Climate Change Conference opens tomorrow and is being held in the fossil fuel giant United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 30 to December 12. The ... <a title="Human rights group wants climate mobility justice on COP28 agenda" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/29/human-rights-group-wants-climate-mobility-justice-on-cop28-agenda/" aria-label="Read more about Human rights group wants climate mobility justice on COP28 agenda">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2023
By Vijay Narayan in Suva The University of the South Pacific Council has reappointed Professor Pal Ahluwalia as vice-chancellor and president amid two days of staff protests. The council says it has also heard from staff representatives and urged the unions and management to work collaboratively in the interest of the university. The meeting was ... <a title="Ahluwalia reappointed as USP’s VC in spite of protests, strike threat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/29/ahluwalia-reappointed-as-usps-vc-in-spite-of-protests-strike-threat/" aria-label="Read more about Ahluwalia reappointed as USP’s VC in spite of protests, strike threat">Read more</a>
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October 17, 2023
By Tiana Haxton, RNZ News journalist Melanesians all across Aotearoa are coming together in Auckland this weekend to celebrate their unique cultural heritage. This is the second time the annual Melanesian Festival Aotearoa is being held and it is an opportunity for community members from Fiji, Kanaky New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and ... <a title="Melanesians gathering for ‘unique’ NZ cultural event to celebrate identity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/17/melanesians-gathering-for-unique-nz-cultural-event-to-celebrate-identity/" aria-label="Read more about Melanesians gathering for ‘unique’ NZ cultural event to celebrate identity">Read more</a>
