- Tess Newton-Cain gives us an idea of what the year ahead might hold for Pacific politics in this piece from Devpolicy.
- The collapse of energy prices could have a devastating impact on PNG's resource-dependent economy. Paul Flanagan argues that PNG must adjust to lower LNG/oil prices to avoid a crisis.
- Blogger Martyn Namorong writes that every student in PNG should be worried about the state of PNG's economy.
- New Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has announced his cabinet. Some of his ministers have controversial backgrounds.
- Sogavare has also announced the establishment of an Independent Commission Against Corruption targeting politicians and officials.
- Since the government of New Caledonian collapsed in mid-December the parties have elected a new government but the country is still without a president.
- Tonga has elected its first commoner as prime minister. Steven Ratuva provides an interesting analysis of Tonga's complex political system and the new leader, Akilisi Pohiva.
- The Bishop of Tonga is one of the 20 new cardinals named by Pope Francis. Bishop Mafi is one of very few Pacific Islanders to hold the position and the first Tongan to be appointed to the role.
Pacific Island links: Slump in gas hits PNG, Solomon Islands cabinet, new Tongan PM and more
Published 15 Jan 2015
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