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June 2, 2023
By Repeka Nasiko in Lautoka The University of the South Pacific will be receiving additional funding from the Fiji government in the 2023-2024 national budget, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad. Speaking at a public consultation in Lautoka this week, he said the additional funding was to pay off arrears ... <a title="Additional budget funds earmarked for USP arrears, says Prasad" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/additional-budget-funds-earmarked-for-usp-arrears-says-prasad/" aria-label="Read more about Additional budget funds earmarked for USP arrears, says Prasad">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
Asia Pacific Report A new edition of the Okinawan Journal of Island Studies features social justice island activism, including a case study of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Pacific Media Centre, in what the editors say brings a sense of “urgency” in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion in scholarship. In the editorial, the co-editors — ... <a title="Latest Island Studies journal features social justice activism and advocacy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/latest-island-studies-journal-features-social-justice-activism-and-advocacy/" aria-label="Read more about Latest Island Studies journal features social justice activism and advocacy">Read more</a>
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May 31, 2023
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific lead digital and social media journalist A leaked document authored by a recently recruited senior University of the South Pacific academic has again put a spotlight on the affairs of the regional institution. The “strictly confidential” document, viewed by RNZ Pacific, is written by Professor Janusz Jankowski, the deputy vice-chancellor ... <a title="‘Nepotism, lack of transparency and accountability’ claims emerge at USP" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/31/nepotism-lack-of-transparency-and-accountability-claims-emerge-at-usp/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Nepotism, lack of transparency and accountability’ claims emerge at USP">Read more</a>
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May 30, 2023
COMMENT: By Michael Field of The Pacific Newsroom A bizarre swinging punch towards an academic from a senior management figure at the top of the University of the South Pacific (USP) is underscoring a deepening crisis in the regional organisation. While it was not vice-chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia who threw the punch, its plain the ... <a title="Academic ‘tsunami’ at USP shakes regional Pacific institution to core" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/academic-tsunami-at-usp-shakes-regional-pacific-institution-to-core/" aria-label="Read more about Academic ‘tsunami’ at USP shakes regional Pacific institution to core">Read more</a>
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May 26, 2023
By Rachael Nath, RNZ Pacific journalist In a significant step toward preserving and commemorating Fiji’s rich history, efforts are underway to establish the country’s first living museum. This unique institution will focus on capturing the era of the British colonial government’s indentured system in Fiji, shedding light on the arrival of Fijians of Indian descent ... <a title="‘Living museum’ will help bring Fiji’s Girmit experience by storytelling" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/26/living-museum-will-help-bring-fijis-girmit-experience-by-storytelling/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Living museum’ will help bring Fiji’s Girmit experience by storytelling">Read more</a>
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May 22, 2023
By Barbara Dreaver in Port Moresby When I was growing up in Kiribati, then known as the Gilbert Islands, New Zealand divers came to safely detonate unexploded munitions from World War II. Decades on from when US Marines fought and won the Battle of Tarawa against Japan, war was still very much a part of ... <a title="Memories of war haunt ‘slippery slope’ to a militarised Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/memories-of-war-haunt-slippery-slope-to-a-militarised-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Memories of war haunt ‘slippery slope’ to a militarised Pacific">Read more</a>
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May 22, 2023
By Stella Martin and Rose Amos in Port Moresby Thousands of students at the University of Papua New Guinea staged a protest at the Waigani campus Forum Square today against the US-PNG Defence Cooperation Agreement that is scheduled for signing this afternoon. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is already in the country to sign ... <a title="UPNG student protesters call for ‘transparency’ over US defence pact" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/upng-student-protesters-call-for-transparency-over-us-defence-pact/" aria-label="Read more about UPNG student protesters call for ‘transparency’ over US defence pact">Read more</a>
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May 22, 2023
By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent, and Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist University students in Papua New Guinea are protesting against the signing of a defence cooperation agreement with the United States which is expected to take place today in Port Moresby. Since 6am this morning, students from universities from around the country have ... <a title="‘There must be clarity’ – PNG students protest over US defence deal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/there-must-be-clarity-png-students-protest-over-us-defence-deal/" aria-label="Read more about ‘There must be clarity’ – PNG students protest over US defence deal">Read more</a>
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May 19, 2023
RNZ News Prominent environmental groups in Aotearoa New Zealand are less than impressed with what they describe as underwhelming budget investments in climate, but an expert says the government has taken a multifaceted approach. Among the announcements yesterday was $402.6 million to expand the duration and scope of the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, $120 million ... <a title="Budget 2023: NZ’s climate and science sectors react to wins and losses" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/19/budget-2023-nzs-climate-and-science-sectors-react-to-wins-and-losses/" aria-label="Read more about Budget 2023: NZ’s climate and science sectors react to wins and losses">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2023
Thousands of people have marched in Noumea protesting in support of New Caledonia’s Catholic schools, which are struggling to keep operating. An estimated 7000 people went to the seat of government and to the Congress building last Friday after the school management warned that budget allocations for this year were US$12 million short of what ... <a title="7000 protesters demand funding for Catholic schools in New Caledonia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/16/7000-protesters-demand-funding-for-catholic-schools-in-new-caledonia/" aria-label="Read more about 7000 protesters demand funding for Catholic schools in New Caledonia">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2023
Asia Pacific Report Rotuman people and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand launched their Rotuman Language Week 2023 celebrations yesterday. The event by the NZ Rotuman Collective began with a blessing and service at the Kingsland Rotuman Methodist Church — where the congregation began more than 30 years ago — and will showcase the language and ... <a title="Rotuman communities in NZ celebrate their language week 2023" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/08/rotuman-communities-in-nz-celebrate-their-language-week-2023/" aria-label="Read more about Rotuman communities in NZ celebrate their language week 2023">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2023
By Marcia Negri in Port Moresby The arena was filled with applauses and whistles when Fidelis Kamsnok walked up to the podium to receive his degree at the University of Papua New Guinea’s 68th graduation ceremony held at the Sir John Guise indoor complex. Kamsnok, a father of three who hails from the East Sepik ... <a title="University security guard graduates at UPNG with BA degree" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/27/university-security-guard-graduates-at-upng-with-ba-degree/" aria-label="Read more about University security guard graduates at UPNG with BA degree">Read more</a>
