by Richard Butler | Jul 14, 2018 | News
Richard Butler | Stripes.com | July 14th 2018 This year has seen intense scrutiny of Chinese aid to Pacific island countries by the Australian media. The focus of coverage has been on a range of perceived “threats” emanating from China. These include the leverage...
by Richard Butler | Nov 6, 2017 | Play
Richard Butler | TRF News | Nov 6th 2017 The seafront of Port Vila, Vanuatu, bustles with activity. Traders – most of them women – call out to tourists wandering past, imploring them to take a look at a kaleidoscopic island dress or intricately woven basket. These...
by Richard Butler | Oct 11, 2017 | News
Richard Butler | Renewables Now | Oct 11th 2017 October 11 (Renewables Now) – The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu will receive USD 12 million (EUR 10.2m) in funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance renewables and improve power access on the...