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Melanesia Weekly update ⋅ April 13, 2016 NEWS Radio New Zealand NGO pushes sustainability in Melanesia Radio New Zealand Stage one of making Virgin Coconut Oil, cracking the nuts at Ngadeli village, Reef Islands. Photo: Courtesy of Oceans Watch. A New Zealand NGO ... Flag as irrelevant Rodan Lays Down Melanesia Games Rules Fiji Sun Online This was the message from Athletics Fiji president, Joe Rodan Snr who said the selection to the Melanesian Games now rest entirely on the athletes. Flag as irrelevant Radio New Zealand Papuans concerned at Indonesian overtures to MSG Radio New Zealand The United Liberation Movement for West Papua says that while Indonesia increases diplomatic links to Melanesian countries, its security forces ... Motives behind Indonesia's MSG bid questioned - Radio New Zealand Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant Rights abuses shade Indonesia's Pacific move Radio New Zealand Indonesia is seeking full membership in the Melanesian Spearhead Group. ... is suspicious of Indonesia's claims to be part of the Melanesian family. Flag as irrelevant Radio New Zealand Bishops' West Papua visit hailed by Catholic women Radio New Zealand Jayapura: Indonesian culture has increasingly overwhelmed both Melanesian customs and the West Papuan population. Photo: RNZI/Johnny Blades. Flag as irrelevant Radio New Zealand West Papua a regional issue, says Liberation Movement Radio New Zealand The United Liberation Movement for West Papua says Papua remains an issue for the wider Melanesian region despite Indonesia's efforts to ... Flag as irrelevant See more results | Edit this alert You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts. Unsubscribe | View all your alerts Receive this alert as RSS feed Send Feedback

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[New post] Vanuatu – it’s been right in front of you all along [video]

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwBrvjORDXc Vanuatu Tourism has just released their latest promotional video, aimed at Aussies and Kiwis who might have previously overlooked Vanuatu as a destination (or perhaps those with less-than-stellar geog" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Vanuatu – it’s been right in front of you all along [video] by dailyvanuatu Read more of this post dailyvanuatu | April 13, 2016 at 9:18 am | Tags: destination marketing, Espiritu Santo, tourism, Vanuatu | Categories: Video | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-12Q Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1oVqh2J Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Salwai says appointment of new MSG head must be fair, open and transparent

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " Radio Vanuatu and Daily Post have both reported the appointment of the new DG of the MSG, a matter which brings Vanuatu into opposition with the other Melanesian countries. RNZI's reporting is probably the most objective. RNZI states: "there are " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Salwai says appointment of new MSG head must be fair, open and transparent by bobmakin Fiji trying to force its choice for MSG Director-General by decree. Photo: MSG Secretariat Radio Vanuatu and Daily Post have both reported the appointment of the new DG of the MSG, a matter which brings Vanuatu into opposition with the other Melanesian countries. RNZI's reporting is probably the most objective. RNZI states: Read more of this post bobmakin | April 12, 2016 at 4:26 pm | Tags: Melanesian Spearhead Group, MSG, Odo Tevi, unemployment, United Nations, Vanuatu, women | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-12L Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1oSMDlv Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] A bridge too far at Emten Lagoon; Malekula roadworks under way

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " Malekula roads are getting a boost with the PM appealing to Malekula stakeholders for co-operation in inaugurating the first phase of the Vt 1.8 billion road project. This will see China's EXIM Bank assisting rehabilitation of the roadworks Norsup" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest A bridge too far at Emten Lagoon; Malekula roadworks under way by bobmakin Emten lagoon already suffering from insufficient tidal drainage – what impact on the environment will another bridge have? Read more of this post bobmakin | April 11, 2016 at 4:48 pm | Tags: Emten Lagoon, environment, infrastructure, roads, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-12F Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1VLQIEQ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] First Negotiator Certificates issued after land reforms; Air New Zealand refusing to re-open Port Vila route; Opposition no-show in Parliamentary committees

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " History was made yesterday in Port Vila with the issue of the first three Negotiator Certificates for rural and peri-urban customarily owned land under the land reform legislation. It's the first signing of leases on any kastom-owned rural land si" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest First Negotiator Certificates issued after land reforms; Air New Zealand refusing to re-open Port Vila route; Opposition no-show in Parliamentary committees by bobmakin Air New Zealand refuses to return to Port Vila. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Read more of this post bobmakin | April 9, 2016 at 5:28 pm | Tags: Air New Zealand, aviation, Bauerfield, infrastructure, land, NISCOL, parliament, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-12A Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1SlBS2A Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Vanuatu 6th in world for diabetes; Chiefs to get more power, says Justice Minister

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " Truly shocking news from Health Minister Toara Daniel in Daily Post today confirming on World Health Day yesterday that Vanuatu is rated sixth in the world for diabetes prevalence. At least 30,000 have non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and that fig" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Vanuatu 6th in world for diabetes; Chiefs to get more power, says Justice Minister by bobmakin Read more of this post bobmakin | April 8, 2016 at 5:51 pm | Tags: chiefs, diabetes, kastom, public health, Vanuatu, World Health Day | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-12t Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1NcLPhk Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Warning inadequate for Cyclone Zena; Vt2.5B shortfall for civil service retirement benefits

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " Santo community leader Kalo Nial today questions why there was never any serious national warning about tropical cyclone Zena which saw flooding and destruction of garden crops and some houses in the northern provinces of Vanuatu. Kalo said "From " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Warning inadequate for Cyclone Zena; Vt2.5B shortfall for civil service retirement benefits by bobmakin A tree blown over in East Santo by Cyclone Zena. Photo: Kevin Green Read more of this post bobmakin | April 7, 2016 at 4:15 pm | Tags: Cyclone Zena, disaster risk reduction, superannuation, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-12n Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/22ebQUA Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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