USP strike on hold: students await council meeting

As the staff of The University of the South Pacific put their strike on hold awaiting the outcomes of yet another council meeting, the students of USP remain vocal about their own concerns, thus far unaddressed.  A

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USP Strike continues

A strike at the University of the South Pacific continues in Suva today with no word from the university Council on whether the striking staff and students have been

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USP secures full patent for cyber resilient thermal power plants

The University of The South Pacific has secured a full patent from the Indian Patent Office for a system designed to counter cyberattacks targeting power

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Northern Marianas seeks to revive tourism amid suspended flights

The CNMI is struggling to revive its main tourism industry to pre-COVID levels three years after the lifting of travel

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Manu Samoa Head Coach suspended following criminal charges

Lakapi Samoa has suspended Manu Samoa Head Coach – Mase Mahonri Schwalger, effective

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USP Council asks for an independent review of HR concerns

The Council of The University of the South Pacific has resolved to address growing concern amongst staff, students and stakeholders regarding management at the region’s premier university.  A statement released

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USP Council summoned as dissent creeps into student body

Dissent has broken out between the USP Students’ Association and students supporting sacked academic Dr Tamara

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Oceania Rugby suspends PNG Rugby

The Oceania Rugby Executive Board has issued a Notice of Determination to PNG Rugby Union after several failings by the governing body to comply with orders imposed by the Regional Association of World Rugby.  The

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Mounting discord at USP

Academics warn of 'toxic' atmosphere damaging the region's largest university Growing discord within the ranks of the University of the South Pacific ( USP ) escalated further this month with the summary dismissal of a

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USP Fiji staff vote to go on strike for the second time in 5 months

University of the South Pacific staff in Fiji, where the University is headquartered, have voted to go on strike for the second time in five months, this time demanding to have Vice Chancellor, Professor Pal Ahluwalia

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USP boss sacks union leader for speaking out

The University of the South Pacific (USP) has terminated the work contract of union leader, Dr Tamara Osborne-Naikatini. The President of AUSPS (Association of the University of the South Pacific Staff), Dr

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EU pushes for suspension of Vanuatu visa-waiver programme

An advisor to the Vanuatu government says the European Commission is pushing through with a suspension of its visa-waiver programme with the Pacific country despite concessions made by the government. The European

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