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April 23, 2023
By Shayal Devi in Suva Any attempt to review or change Fiji’s existing taxation system will be done with proper consideration of all reports and recommendations on the issue, says Fiji’s finance minister. Professor Biman Prasad, who is also co-deputy Prime Minister, said that any decision to make such changes lay solely with the government. ... <a title="Fiji tax system – ‘we’ll look after our vulnerable people’, says Prasad" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/23/fiji-tax-system-well-look-after-our-vulnerable-people-says-prasad/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji tax system – ‘we’ll look after our vulnerable people’, says Prasad">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2023
RNZ Pacific A senior health practitioner in Fiji has warned that the exodus of nurses will put significant strain on the country’s health sector. According to orthopaedic surgeon Dr Eddie McCaig, nurses are leaving in droves, with more than 800 — more than a quarter of the workforce — migrating overseas in 2019 alone. Dr ... <a title="Surgeon warns Fiji nurses exodus will put strain on health sector" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/surgeon-warns-fiji-nurses-exodus-will-put-strain-on-health-sector/" aria-label="Read more about Surgeon warns Fiji nurses exodus will put strain on health sector">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2023
By Viliame Tawanakoro in Suva Fiji’s Coalition government strongly believes that addressing the country’s priorities head-on is the cornerstone to building a progressive and prosperous nation for future generations, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Speaking at the National Economic Summit 2023 in Suva today, Rabuka said the event was an opportunity for Fiji to take ... <a title="Fiji’s economic summit addresses ‘daunting’ challenges, says Rabuka" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/fijis-economic-summit-addresses-daunting-challenges-says-rabuka/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji’s economic summit addresses ‘daunting’ challenges, says Rabuka">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2023
By Rashika Kumar in Suva The New Zealand government has reaffirmed its 55-year partnership with the regional University of the South Pacific and will contribute NZ$35.8 million to the institution in the next five years to support USP’s long-term planning, innovation and stability. This was confirmed by NZ’s Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Foreign Affairs ... <a title="NZ pledges almost $36m to USP — signs 10 year partnership" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/nz-pledges-almost-36m-to-usp-signs-10-year-partnership/" aria-label="Read more about NZ pledges almost $36m to USP — signs 10 year partnership">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2023
Introducing ABC’s The Pacific – first episode. Video: ABC News SPECIAL REPORT: By ABC Backstory editor Natasha Johnson When Tahlea Aualiitia talks about hosting the ABC’s new Pacific-focused news and current affairs TV programme, The Pacific, her voice breaks and she becomes emotional. Personally, it’s a career milestone, anchoring her first TV show after a ... <a title="ABC launches new TV show, The Pacific – and its storytellers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/abc-launches-new-tv-show-the-pacific-and-its-storytellers/" aria-label="Read more about ABC launches new TV show, The Pacific – and its storytellers">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2023
By Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific journalist The New Zealand government has committed $15 million to support Solomon Islands provincial administrations to strengthen climate resilience at the grassroots level. Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni, who is on a three-country Pacific tour, made the announcement in Honiara today, with the funding coming out of the $1.3 billion ... <a title="NZ boosts support for ‘grassroots’ climate action in Solomon Islands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/17/nz-boosts-support-for-grassroots-climate-action-in-solomon-islands/" aria-label="Read more about NZ boosts support for ‘grassroots’ climate action in Solomon Islands">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2023
Public opinion will dictate how Japanese seafood is received after the wastewater is disposed of into the Pacific Ocean. The global seafood market faces turmoil with the release of the Fukushima nuclear wastewater from Japan into the Pacific Ocean, computer modelling predicts. Japan announced in 2021 it will release more than 1.25 million tonnes of ... <a title="How Fukushima wastewater into Pacific will disrupt seafood trade" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/15/how-fukushima-wastewater-into-pacific-will-disrupt-seafood-trade/" aria-label="Read more about How Fukushima wastewater into Pacific will disrupt seafood trade">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2023
By Timoci Vula in Suva Fiji’s Department of Information spent $889,234.84 in taxpayer funds to the Fiji-owned company Vatis Communications until its contract was terminated earlier this year. Prime Minister and Minister for Information and Public Enterprises Sitiveni Rabuka revealed this in Parliament last week in response to questions raised surrounding the engagement of Vatis ... <a title="$889k-plus in Fiji taxpayer funds paid out to Vatis Communications" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/12/889k-plus-in-fiji-taxpayer-funds-paid-out-to-vatis-communications/" aria-label="Read more about $889k-plus in Fiji taxpayer funds paid out to Vatis Communications">Read more</a>
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April 11, 2023
Introducing ABC’s The Pacific – first episode. Video: ABC SPECIAL REPORT: By ABC Backstory editor Natasha Johnson When Tahlea Aualiitia talks about hosting the ABC’s new Pacific-focused news and current affairs TV programme, The Pacific, her voice breaks and she becomes emotional. Personally, it’s a career milestone, anchoring her first TV show after a decade ... <a title="ABC launches new TV show, The Pacific – and their storytellers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/11/abc-launches-new-tv-show-the-pacific-and-their-storytellers/" aria-label="Read more about ABC launches new TV show, The Pacific – and their storytellers">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2023
By Anish Chand in Suva Post Fiji Ltd has engaged a law firm to recover $9.6 million from an Australia-based mail logistics company that used Post Fiji’s logo to conduct business dealings with postal agencies around the globe. This, according to the Auditor-General in his report on the review of public enterprises 2020-2021 that was ... <a title="$9.6m scandal – Post Fiji to pay huge bill to Australia-based mail company" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/08/9-6m-scandal-post-fiji-to-pay-huge-bill-to-australia-based-mail-company/" aria-label="Read more about $9.6m scandal – Post Fiji to pay huge bill to Australia-based mail company">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2023
EDITORIAL: By the editor-in-chief Fred Wesley It’s gone! Finito! Yesterday was a memorable day for the media. The Media Industry Development Act was repealed in Parliament. The draconian piece of legislation is no more — and good riddance! After 16 years, we finally can heave a sigh of relief, and look forward with great confidence. ... <a title="The Fiji Times: Draconian media law gone – good riddance!" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/08/the-fiji-times-draconian-media-law-gone-good-riddance/" aria-label="Read more about The Fiji Times: Draconian media law gone – good riddance!">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2023
By Lydia Lewis and Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific journalists The Fiji Parliament has voted to “kill” a draconian media law in Suva today, sending newsrooms across the country into celebrations. Twenty nine parliamentarians voted to repeal the Media Industry Development Act, while 21 voted against it and 3 did not vote. The law — which ... <a title="Historic day for Fiji journalism as ‘draconian’ media law scrapped" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/historic-day-for-fiji-journalism-as-draconian-media-law-scrapped/" aria-label="Read more about Historic day for Fiji journalism as ‘draconian’ media law scrapped">Read more</a>
