Fiji journalists under pressure: EU
By Anish Chand A European Union report on Fiji states the Media Industry Development Decree continues to impose pressure on journalists in Fiji. The EU annual report on Human Rights and Democracy in
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Fiji journalists continue to face pressure:EU
A European Union report on Fiji states the Media Industry Development Decree continues to impose pressure on journalists in Fiji. The EU annual report on Human Rights and Democracy in Fiji 2018 says the
USP opts for independent inquiry
By Samantha Magick The University of the South Pacific’s Council says an independent investigation into allegations against its former Vice Chancellor will be conducted “on its behalf.” This was a
Motion against Tuvalu PM as UN SG visits
By Samisoni Pareti Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga is playing host to visiting United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in his island capital today as a motion of no confidence hangs over his
USP unions calls for suspension of staff
By Peni Komaisavai Employees of the University of the South Pacific are calling for a thorough and independent investigation into allegations of mismanagement and abuse of process at the university. All three USP staff
NZ upgrades travel alert on Fiji
By Anish Chand The New Zealand government is warning its citizens of an escalation in crime in Fiji. In a travel advisory issued on May 14th Ministry of Foreign Affairs says, “theft and assault have been reported
A Certain Madness in May
By Professor Brij Lal Some dates leave indelible imprints on our minds, become markers of special moments across time. For the people of Fiji, one of those dates in living memory would have to be 14 May 1987. If of a
FLNKS holds steady in Congress polls
By Nic Maclellan in Noumea, New Caledonia The conservative coalition Avenir en Confiance (The future with confidence) has won a significant victory in New Caledonia’s elections, increasing its role in the Southern
USP rocked by abuse allegations
By Samisoni Pareti & Peni Komaisavai Allegations of serious cases of mismanagement and abuse of process at the University of the South Pacific involving its former Vice Chancellor and President have emerged. A
USP rocked by Abuse Allegations
Reports have surfaced about serious cases of mismanagement and abuse at the University of the South Pacific involving its former vice chancellor and president, Professor Rajesh Chandra. Documents cited by Islands
Competition on the Right over New Caledonia’s future
Just days before New Caledonians go to the polls in local elections, major political parties have rallied their supporters at large public rallies, before the official campaign closes on Friday night. Next Sunday, 12
Former Nauru President Dabwido dies in Australia
Former Nauruan President, Sprent Dabwido, has died of cancer in Armidale, Australia. Dabwido was Nauru’s President from 2011 to 2013. Last April he was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer. He was 46 years of age.
UN Secretary-General in Fiji next week
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres is visiting Fiji
Candidates mobilise for New Caledonia elections
Just six months after New Caledonia’s referendum on self-determination, voters in the French Pacific dependency go to the polls again on Sunday, in elections for three provincial assemblies and the national Congress.
Candidates mobilise for New Caledonia elections
Just six months after New Caledonia’s referendum on self-determination, voters in the French Pacific dependency go to the polls again on Sunday, in elections for three provincial assemblies and the national Congress.
UN Secretary-General in Fiji next week
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres is visiting Fiji
Marape is PNG opposition party’s pick for PM
James Marape is the Papua New Guinea’s opposition party’s nominee as the alternative Prime Minister. “We are ready to change this country with transparency and accountability as the order of the day,” Marape
NZDF Joins Search for Missing Kiribati ships
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has tasked a P-3K2 Orion aircraft to search the area where the two Kiribati vessels supposedly went missing last week. Reports confirmed that the aircraft left Auckland at 6am this
Commemoration for fallen Kanak leaders
At dawn, driving to the Hienghène valley on New Caledonia’s east coast, the radio starts playing “Loulou.” It’s a sad lament, a song from the 1980s by local band Bwanjep, which recalls the murder of
How Japan Could Be A True Climate Leader
By Fenton Lutunatabua, Pacific Regional Coordinator 350.org Use its role and influence to shift the Asian Development Bank’s finance to projects we want and need As the ADB closes up its 52nd Annual General Meeting,
CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE IS ALL AROUND US
The secrets to climate change resilience is all around us, but often they go unrecognised, and so are not used. This was one of the messages relayed to delegates at the Pacific Resilience Meeting currently underway at
PM Sogavare acknowledges all for peace and calm
M Sogavare acknowledges all for peace and calm HONIARA: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare extended his gratitude to national leaders, chiefs and community leaders for “making the right
12-YEAR WINDOW FOR THE PACIFIC
12-YEAR WINDOW FOR THE PACIFIC Pacific Island Countries only have a 12-year window for action to cap global warming at a 1.5 degree increase, because anything higher than that will be catastrophic for the region. And it
