Samoa Leader Calls Fiji ‘Roadmap’ Unacceptable
Says Bainimarama doesn’t know how democracy works

Bainimarama Quest For ‘Dialogue’ Called Charade
Group says Fiji military leader seeks to extend power

4,000 Struggle In Aftermath Of PNG Flood
Milne Bay hit by landslides two weeks ago

Samoa Court Reinstates 9 Dismissed Lawmakers
Speaker’s actions reversed, new political party upheld

Fiji Landowners Urged To Lease Property
Agriculture minister sees way out of economic doldrums

Qarase Asks Fiji Court To Ease Bail Conditions
Former prime minister seeks approval to travel abroad

Palau President Seeks Salary Increase
Toribiong wants equity for top officials

Tongan King Cuts Ribbon At Rebuilt Bank
Australia’s ANZ Bank reopens in recovering Nukualofa

Guam Confirms First Case Of Swine Flu
Symptoms appeared after trip to Texas

China Turns Up Heat In Hunt For Foreign Oil
Fast-growing nation needs oil to fuel its factories

Vanuatu Special Election Set For August 6
Efate isle to fill four vacant seats in parliament

Saipan-Tinian Ferry Increases Service
Charter flights from China drive added trips

Vanuatu Minister Bares All In Email
Crowby celebrates ouster of ‘new blood’ lawmakers

PNG To Strengthen Military Ties With China
Pledges to build on 10-year relationship

Japan Studies Solar Power For Tonga Hospital
Could save $19,600 a month on electricity bill

British Queen Spends Bundle On Pacific Trip
August trip to Solomons, Tonga tallied $248,500

PNG, Solomons Discuss Bougainville Border
Illegal border activities of mutual concern

New Solomons Law Facilitates Business Loans
Allows customers to secure loans with collateral

• Study Forecasts Dwindling Rain Along Equator
  University of Washington

• Fiji ‘Roadmap’ To Eliminate Racist Policies
  BBC News

• Guam Lawmakers Most Interested In Elections
  Saipan Tribune

• PNG Coffee Growers Offer Exciting Prospect
  PNG Post-Courier

• Doing Business In Paradise: Perils Of Foreign Investment In FSM
  Sherry O’Sullivan
• U.S. Must Right Wrongs In Guam Before New Buildup
  Tony Artero
• What Do Girl Drop-Outs Do In PNG?
  Dr Arnold Kukari
• The Chinese Connection In PNG
  Ilya Gridneff
• Support For Giving Land Ownership To PNG’s People
  Henzy Yakham
• PM Somare Helping Forge Relations With Japan
  PNG Post-Courier

 ANALYSIS [more analysis]

• Guadalcanal Mining Could Lead Development Efforts
  Alfred Sasako
• French Polynesia At Loss For Political Leadership
  Al Prince

• PNG’s Fast-Growing Chinese Community Breeds Ill Will
  James Chin

• Pros, Cons Of Political Party Legislation In Pacific
  Jon Fraenkel

• Tongan Voters Confused On Eve Of Elections
  Mary Lyn Fonua

 REPORTS [more reports]