Charlot Salwai

The chair of the Melanesian Spearhead group and Vanuatu Prime Minister backs independence for New Caledonia, through a democratic process. Audio

Superstorm tropical cyclone Lola makes landfall in Vanuatu. Audio

Tropical cyclone Lola is pelting Vanuatu this morning, having made landfall on the country's eastern Pentecost Island.

The ferocious wind gusts - forecast to reach up to 205 kilometres per hour -… Audio

Cyclone Harold is bearing down on Fiji, where torrential rain has flooded rivers and powerful winds have already caused significant damage.

The storm has weakened somewhat - now Category 4 - but it… Audio

With Covid-19 coronavirus being confirmed in French Polynesia, Guam and Hawai'i, other Pacific countries and territories are preparing for the inevitable arrival of the disease and strategies are… Audio

A month out from Vanuatu's general election, the caretaker prime minister Charlot Salwai says he has faith in a new generation of leaders in the country. Audio

Vanuatu's political leaders expect another fragmented parliament to emerge after the upcoming general election. But while Charlot Salwai has notched the rare success of lasting a full term in power… Audio

Indonesia's government has told the United Nations that other countries must respect its sovereignty in West Papua. Pacific regional concern about human rights abuses in Papua region surfaced again at… Audio

Vanuatu's parliamentary opposition says the government has failed to consult adequately about introducing political reforms, as prime minster Charlot Salwai finds himself under pressure. Audio

The inaugural Pacific People's Housing Forum was launched in Auckland last week. Discussions centred on the housing challenges and needs of the island communities in NZ and around the region. Audio

Indonesia has lashed out at Vanuatu over its representations about West Papua at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Vanuatu's leader told the UN that issues of human rights abuses and… Audio

Pacific leaders have joined an ambitious commitment to eliminate malaria from the Asia-Pacific by 2030. Audio

Vanuatu's prime minister has promised the thousands evacuated from the island of Ambae that they will return home. Audio

The issue of West Papuan self-determination has again been the subject of fiery debate at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Audio