No international travel for town administrators
By: Anish Chand Fiji’s Ministry of Local Government has placed a ban on overseas travel by any city or town council CEO or Special Administrators. “No Special Administrator or Chief Executive are to travel
Fijian family loses EU climate change case
By: Anish Chand A Fijian family and nine others have lost a landmark climate change court case in European Union’s highest court. The European Court of Justice has ruled that individuals cannot sue the EU over
No international travel for town administrators
By Anish Chand Fiji’s Ministry of Local Government has placed a ban on overseas travel by any city or town council CEO or Special Administrators. “No Special Administrator or Chief Executive are to travel
PNG no-confidence motion withdrawn…for now
By: Peni Komaisavai Papua New Guinea’s Opposition has withdrawn its motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Peter O’Neill after alternative PM candidate James Marape stepped down. This was announced during a
OPINION: Pacific defense pact renewal vital to the US amid rising tension with China
OPINION: Pacific defense pact renewal vital to the US amid rising tension with China By Tommy Remengesau Jr., Opinion Contributor — KOROR, 20 MAY 2019 — Talk of the trade conflict between the United States and
Fiji travelers may get visa-free travel to EU
By Anish Chand The European Union will consider Fiji to be included in the list of countries with visa-free access to the Schengen Area of the EU. This was one of the major undertakings by the EU at the
PNG Confidence Motion Goes to Court
By Peni Komaisavai Papua New Guinea’s government has asked the country’s High Court to stay the processing of a no-confident motion in Parliament, saying if it is heard, it could be in contempt of court. The
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
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
