Pacific Games: a brilliant start and stars to watch
The scenes at the Pacific Games opening ceremony were unbelievable. Apia Park was filled with melodious Samoan songs and vibrant traditional island dress from participating nations. Fireworks and laser shows completed
Port Denarau Marina owner offers 20% of company to Fiji public
Fiji’s award winning marina, Port Denarau Marina Ltd (PDML) has launched an Initial Public Offer (IPO) in Fiji, with intention to raise over F$10 million and to list on the South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX) following
French Ambassador to take up EU role
The French Ambassador to Fiji, Sujiro Seam has been nominated as the new Head of the European Union Delegation to the Paci?c Region. The nomination was announced by Federica Mogherini, High
Thompson should step aside: USP staff
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI Employees of the University of the South Pacific have renewed their call for Pro Chancellor and retired Fijian ambassador Winston Thompson to recuse himself from the position of chair of the
FICAC SILENT ON USP INVESTIGATIONS
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is staying mum over questions on whether it was instructed to cease its investigations of alleged corruption at the University of the South Pacific.
USP staff members continue to press for action on investigation
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI University of the South Pacific staff members are questioning the independence of the investigations into allegations of mismanagement at the university.They are concerned that Auckland accounting
Fiji wants Kolkata Museum for indentured labourers
By: Anish Chand Fiji is pursuing the possibility of turning a part of the Kolkata port into a museum to remember the thousands of indentured labourers who were shipped off from there to Fiji. Fiji’s High
NZ to scrutinise its Pacific aid program
The New Zealand government is seeking submission on the effectiveness of aid program to the Pacific, and people from the region are welcome to have their say. The New Zealand Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (DEFAT)
NEW DIRECTORS APPOINTED AT USP’s SAMOA CAMPUS
By: Anish Chand Fijian Dr Joeli Veitayaki has been appointed as the new Director of the University of the South Pacific’s Alafua Campus in Samoa. The appointment comes amid reports that Alafua Campus’
BDO AUCKLAND CHOSEN FOR USP INVESTIGATION
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI Accounting firm BDO Auckland has been picked to conduct a special investigation into alleged mismanagement and abuse charges at the University of the South Pacific (USP). USP’s Audit and Risk
FNPF in record 6.75% interest payout
By Dionisia Tabureguci Over 370,000 Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) members will see their accounts credited with an annual interest of 6.75 per cent this week, as the fund closes its books for its financial year
Party unity is key says Ro Filipe
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI Strengthening the party will be the priority of SODELPA’s newly elected party president, Ro Filipe Tuisawau. Speaking to journalists int he northern town of Savusavu following his
Wait continues for USP investigator
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI Three days after deadline, the University of the South Pacific (USP) is still to announce the investigator that will look into allegations of corruption and abuse of office at the regional
High chief gets death threat
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI A high chief in Fiji has relocated his family overseas after receiving a death threat. Ratu Epenisa Cakobau, a claimant to the powerful Vunivalu title, has told IB Online that he now fears for the
Is Narube joining SODELPA?
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI Former Governor of Fiji’s Reserve Bank, Savenaca Narube has declined to confirm that he has been approached by the opposition’s SODELPA Party to take up an executive position in the party.
Is Narube joining SODELPA?
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI Former Governor of Fiji’s Reserve Bank, Savenaca Narube has declined to confirm that he has been approached by the opposition’s SODELPA Party to take up an executive position in the party.
Fijian exporters urged to explore PNG
As the global trade environment pushes further into uncertain territory, Fijian exporters are being urged to take advantage of what Papua New Guinea has to offer. In a presentation to local businesses this week,
USP staff wants Thompson to step aside
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI Staff of the University of the South Pacific at the university’s main campus in Suva have called for Pro Chancellor Winston Thompson to step aside to allow for an independent investigation into
RSMS under scrutiny for alleged bullying case
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI The Education ministry is investigating an alleged case of bullying and assault at Ratu Sukuna Memorial School in Suva, Fiji. Prefects at the school allegedly beat a Year 11 student over a missing
RSMS under scrutiny for alleged bullying case
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI The Education ministry is investigating an alleged case of bullying and assault at Ratu Sukuna Memorial School in Suva, Fiji. Prefects at the school allegedly beat a Year 11 student over a missing
Fiji to refinance global bond
By Peni Komaisavai Fiji’s Parliament has passed a government motion to borrow money by raising loans of US$65million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and US$35million from the International Bank for
Australian scientist new SPC head
By Samisoni Pareti The new Director General (designate) of the Pacific Community is Australian scientist Dr Stuart Minchin. Dr Minchin’s appointment was approved at the Pacific Community’s Conference of Ministers
Australian scientist new SPC head
The new Director General (designate) of the Pacific Community is Australian scientist Dr Stuart Minchin. Dr Minchin’s appointment was approved at the Pacific Community’s Conference of Ministers meeting in Noumea,