Pacific Waves for 16 April 2025

Papua New Guinea prime minister James Marape has survived a motion of no confidence moved against him in parliament today; Heading into COP30 in Brazil this year the meeting continues to receive criticism for the carbon emissions created by the air travel of international delegates and accusations that the event is an expensive talkfest with little to show for it; Four months on from the toppling of Tonga's Hu'akavameliku Siaosi Sovaleni the call is still out for the new administration to back up its claim of misappropriation by the previous government; Turtle hatchlings protected by communities in Tokelau have tripled in size and are strong enough to be released after months of care.