Program: Pacific Beat
Focusing on the Pacific region, the show features interviews with leaders, newsmakers, and people who make the Pacific beat. Tune in each morning and afternoon on ABC Radio Australia to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
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How will Trump's executive orders impact US foreign relations with Pacific Islands?
Among the many executive orders that newly sworn US President Donald Trump has signed, is the suspension all of America's foreign assistance programs. There's concern it may have a significant impact on aid to the Pacific.
Published: with Agnes Tupou
Fiji HIV numbers much higher than reported warns medical association
Fiji has declared an HIV outbreak with more than 1000 new cases and more than 100 deaths recorded over the past year. But Fiji's Medical Association says the figures are just the tip of the iceberg with a intravenous drug use fuelling the crisis.
Published: with Evan Wasuka
Samoa's political woes come to a head following sacking of four ministers
Samoa's political woes come to a head after the sacking of 4 ministers and 13 associate ministers. Also, Donald Trump returns to the US White House, but there's speculation his climate stance could cost America influence in the Pacific.
Published: with Agnes Tupou
Official vote count for Vanuatu's snap election to commence this week
The official vote count for Vanuatu's snap election will begin this week, however unofficial counting from polling stations could paint an early picture of the outcome. Also, the academic year begins today for many schools across the Pacific.
Published: with Agnes Tupou