Fiji Budget Debate: Seruiratu concerned over government debt
The Leader of the Opposition in Fiji’s Parliament says the government’s budget will increase national debt from FJ$9.9 billion to $10.5 billion. Seruiratu said, “The government debt had been on the decline
New website to monitor PNG government funds
Community advocacy organisation ACT NOW has launched a new website to promote transparency and accountability in how government funds are used across all 94 Districts in Papua New Guinea. The website –
Vanuatu Police Commissioner suspended
Vanuatu’s Commissioner of Police, Colonel Robson Iavro, has been suspended with effect from Monday, 29 May
Fiji appoints 11 new Permanent Secretaries
Eleven new permanent secretaries have been officially appointed by Luke Rokovada, Chair of the Fiji Public Service Commission. Dr Andrew Tukana, who has been appointed Permanent Secretary Agriculture and
Plan set for PNG’s digital future
Papua New Guinea’s Digital Government Plan 2023-2027 sets forth the country’s vision for a digital future as it outlines the commitment to enhance public service delivery, empowering citizens and fostering
PNG: Electoral framework change may cause instability
The Papua New Guinea Government has been told that changing the electoral framework may cause inconsistency, especially in gaining public confidence in the new system. International foundation of electoral systems
Four women feature in new French Polynesian government
French Polynesia’s newly-elected president Moetai Brotherson has presented a 10-member government, which includes four women. Brotherson has confirmed his pre-election choice of Eliane Tevahitua as vice-president
Solomon Islands: Suidani disqualified for not recognising One China policy
Solomon Islands Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Rollen Seleso has disqualified former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani from the Malaita Provincial Assembly in accordance with section