Pacific Community warns of threat to education retention in the wake of COVID-19
Before the pandemic, many Pacific Island countries grappled with low numbers of students completing secondary education.
Now experts in the region are concerned that the...
Fiji USP threat draws ire in New Zealand
The New Zealand Government says it remains concerned by the ongoing management and governance challenges at the University of the South Pacific(USP).
Last week the...
Fiji does not accept Professor Pal as USP VC; no grants for university: AG
Fiji does not accept Professor Pal Ahluwalia as the vice-chancellor of the University of the South Pacific (USP), says Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.
And he says...
Fiji AG says Ahluwalia appointment illegal, outgoing USP chancellor calls for “new Pacific consciousness”
Fiji's Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has labelled the appointment of University of the South Pacific’s vice chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia – illegal.
He said this...
USP officially welcomes Professor Pal Ahluwalia back as its Vice-Chancellor
The University of the South Pacific (USP) has formally announced the re-appointment of Professor Pal Ahluwalia as its Vice-Chancellor and President.
He will resume on...
Solomon Islands scholars fear as Fiji hit hard by dangerous covid-19 variant
Studies and living expenses are becoming tougher for Solomon Islands students as coronavirus cases continue to climb in Fiji.
A student at the University of...
Japanese nuclear wastewater to be treated before discharge into Pacific
Japan's Government says nuclear wastewater it plans to dump into the Pacific Ocean will be treated.
Earlier this year it announced plans indicating that 1.25...
USP Council Ethics committee to look at leadership allegations
The University of the South Pacific (USP) Council has agreed that allegations levelled against Pro-Chancellor Winston Thompson and the Chair of the Audit and...
Kacific and 3 Link roll out broadband satellite service to 118 health clinics across...
The Government of Vanuatu through the Ministry of Health along with satellite operator Kacific Broadband Satellites Group and its service provider in Vanuatu, 3...
Australia announces additional $15m for cyclone recovery in Fiji
School children in cyclone affected areas will benefit from an additional F$15 million package of support that was announced today by Australian High Commissioner...
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Australia unveils $190 million security deal for Solomon Islands
Australia has struck a new security agreement with Solomon Islands to bolster the size of the Pacific island nation's police force.
The ABC has been...
Proposed Solomon Islands constitutional amendment defeated, 14 MPs’ absent from voting
Solomon Islands government’s move to amend the constitution which proposed an extended timeframe to allow for the establishment of the Constituent Assembly was defeated...
Fist bumps as more than 130 Australians arrive home safe after surviving Vanuatu’s worst...
With a fist pump and tears of relief, Chantel Mara was visibly emotional as she stepped onto the tarmac at Brisbane international airport, finally...