22 fishermen rescued as vessel sinks in Tuvalu waters rnz.co.nz/international/…

It's the final day of election campaigning in Solomon Islands and there is a palpable sense of anticipation in the country, which is holding national and provincial elections simultaneously for the first time this year. rnz.co.nz/international/…

An estimated 40,000 marched through Noumea on Saturday over proposed changes to New Caledonia's electoral rolls. This story from Nic Maclellan from earlier this month explains why islandsbusiness.com/breaking-news/…

Western banks are vacating the Pacific, and Nauru is turning to China | Jessica Collins ift.tt/8vkIrpA

New Caledonia: Flags and emotions high over proposed changes rnz.co.nz/international/…

The island paradise of Tuvalu is disappearing into the ocean, drowning under rising sea levels, but a group of hard-working Australians are on a mission to keep the country afloat.

Watch #60Mins on 9Now: nine.social/60minlive

Winebox Mark 26: Cook Islands heads down a corrupt road yet again... excellent piece from Barbara Dreaver
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Today's Front and Back Page, Monday 15th April 2024.

“Western banks are vacating the Pacific, and Nauru is turning to China” lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete…

Australia: Baby removals trigger whistleblower to tell of 'inhumane' practices and mothers' trauma - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

Aerial footage of the rallies in Noumea #NewCaledonia gives you a sense of the size of the protest, in a Pacific territory of around 270,000 people.

Voters defy warnings to board crowded Solomons ferries au.news.yahoo.com/voters-defy-wa…

Great preview for Solomon Islands election on 17 April from Radio Free Asia/BenarNews’s Stephen Wright in Honiara here.

French Overseas Minister Gérald Darmanin spoke before the UN Special Committee on Decolonisation, pledging “France's commitment to respect for international law and the right to self-determination.” But France’s voting record at the UN Fourth Committee suggests otherwise. THREAD.

Dissatisfaction on CDF Distribution in North Guadalcanal | Residents in North Guadalcanal emphasize need for improved mechanisms in CDF distribution as little or no impact felt in communities Georgina Kekea Jeremy Gwao
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Amidst warnings of severe weather by the Meteorology Department, the Marine Authority has halted vessels from sailing from Honiara due to overcrowding. This decision adds a complex layer to the backdrop of the upcoming 17 April National Elections. Safety must come first.

In West Papua, the Birth of a ‘Lost Generation’ – The Diplomat thediplomat.com/2024/04/in-wes…

Solomon Islands election to test pro-China leader’s hold on power — BenarNews benarnews.org/english/news/p…

Additional security fencing now installed around the Chinese Embassy in Honiara ahead of Wednesday's election. #Honiara #SolomonIslands #NGE2024