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January 9, 2023
By Agus Rahmat in Jakarta Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) has condemned the phenomena of former corruption convicts becoming active again in political parties after serving their sentences. However, it says this is not a new phenomenon in the world of politics. ICW coordinator Agus Sunaryanto revealed several names of people who were caught up in ... <a title="Indonesian ex-graft convicts active again in political parties ‘nothing new’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/09/indonesian-ex-graft-convicts-active-again-in-political-parties-nothing-new/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesian ex-graft convicts active again in political parties ‘nothing new’">Read more</a>
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January 9, 2023
By Timoci Vula in Suva The Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of Kanaky New Caledonia has congratulated Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and his three deputies on their election in Parliament last month. In a statement, FLNKS’s Victor Tutugoro also congratulated the 55 Members of Parliament and the newly-constituted government. The liberation front also ... <a title="FLNKS congratulates Fiji PM Rabuka and his coalition government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/09/flnks-congratulates-fiji-pm-rabuka-and-his-coalition-government/" aria-label="Read more about FLNKS congratulates Fiji PM Rabuka and his coalition government">Read more</a>
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January 9, 2023
By Wata Shaw in Suva After the termination of Qorvis Communications and Vatis, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has indicated that attention has now shifted to the state-run Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) and Fiji Sun newspaper. He revealed this while addressing the nation on Friday afternoon. “We made it clear in our manifestos that implementation of ... <a title="Rabuka’s ‘wasteful spending’ spotlight now turns onto FBC, Fiji Sun" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/09/rabukas-wasteful-spending-spotlight-now-turns-onto-fbc-fiji-sun/" aria-label="Read more about Rabuka’s ‘wasteful spending’ spotlight now turns onto FBC, Fiji Sun">Read more</a>
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January 8, 2023
By John Mitchell in Suva In any true democracy, the role of journalists and the media outlets they represent is to inform the people so that they can make educated and well-informed choices. The role of politicians is to represent those who elected them. They are to make decisions that best serve the public interest ... <a title="John Mitchell: Politicians’ love-hate relationship with media and The Fiji Times" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/08/john-mitchell-politicians-love-hate-relationship-with-media-and-the-fiji-times/" aria-label="Read more about John Mitchell: Politicians’ love-hate relationship with media and The Fiji Times">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2023
By Claudia Tally and Maxine Kamus in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea’s local airlines Air Niugini and PNG Air may be back flying again this weekend. But passengers affected by the “no lift off” were incensed at the cancellations of their flights this week with calls by citizens that this should not happen again when ... <a title="Stranded PNG air travellers angered at government’s lack of intervention" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/07/stranded-png-air-travellers-angered-at-governments-lack-of-intervention/" aria-label="Read more about Stranded PNG air travellers angered at government’s lack of intervention">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2023
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms termination of the Corvis contract. Video: The Fiji Times By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva Qorvis Communications and Vatis — the two controversial public relation companies employed by the FijiFirst government to manage its public relations work — have been terminated. This was confirmed by Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka ... <a title="Fiji sacks PR consultants Qorvis Communications and Vatis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/07/fiji-sacks-pr-consultants-qorvis-communications-and-vatis/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji sacks PR consultants Qorvis Communications and Vatis">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2023
By Shayal Devi in Suva Lawyer Tupou Draunidalo has replaced former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum as the opposition leader’s appointee to Fiji’s Constitutional Offices Commission (COC). She was seen entering Suvavou House today where a meeting of the COC was being held. Opposition leader Voreqe Bainimarama had earlier nominated Sayed-Khaiyum to the position. However, this was ... <a title="Lawyer Draunidalo replaces Aiyaz as COC appointee in Fiji controversy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/07/lawyer-draunidalo-replaces-aiyaz-as-coc-appointee-in-fiji-controversy/" aria-label="Read more about Lawyer Draunidalo replaces Aiyaz as COC appointee in Fiji controversy">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2023
By Phoebe Gwangilo in Port Moresby The bodies of Papua New Guinean 31 infants who died between March and July last year at Port Moresby General Hospital were among 127 unclaimed bodies interred in a mass burial yesterday at the 9-Mile public cemetery. The infants had died soon after birth — 0-7 days old — ... <a title="31 infants in mass burial of unclaimed bodies in overcrowded PNG morgue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/06/31-infants-in-mass-burial-of-unclaimed-bodies-in-overcrowded-png-morgue/" aria-label="Read more about 31 infants in mass burial of unclaimed bodies in overcrowded PNG morgue">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2023
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva The opposition FijiFirst party still “seems to be confused” about the role of its general secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, says prominent Suva lawyer Richard Naidu. “Mr Sayed-Khaiyum appears to have triggered his exit from Parliament by accepting a position on the Constitutional Offices Commission,” he said. “That means he is a ... <a title="FijiFirst seems to be ‘confused’ over role of Aiyaz, says Naidu" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/06/fijifirst-seems-to-be-confused-over-role-of-aiyaz-says-naidu/" aria-label="Read more about FijiFirst seems to be ‘confused’ over role of Aiyaz, says Naidu">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2023
COMMENTARY: By Martyn Bradbury THE DAILY BLOG’S 2022 INFAMOUS MEDIA GONGS Last month The Daily Blog offered its New Year infamous news media gongs — and blasts — for 2022. In this extract, editor and publisher Martyn Bradbury names the mainstream media “blind spots”. Graham Adams over at The Platform made the argument this year ... <a title="Martyn Bradbury’s 17 editorial ‘no go’ zones for the NZ media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/06/martyn-bradburys-17-editorial-no-go-zones-for-the-nz-media/" aria-label="Read more about Martyn Bradbury’s 17 editorial ‘no go’ zones for the NZ media">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Tony Fala Edson Arantes do Nascimento passed away at the age of 82 after a brave battle with colon cancer in Brazil on 20 December 2022. Known as “O Rei”, “The Black Pearl”, and “Pelé”, he was an ambassador, businessperson, community worker to the world, cultural force, leader, soccer player, and politician. In ... <a title="Tony Fala: Pelé – a tribute from Aotearoa and Oceania" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/06/tony-fala-pele-a-tribute-from-aotearoa-and-oceania/" aria-label="Read more about Tony Fala: Pelé – a tribute from Aotearoa and Oceania">Read more</a>
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January 5, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Professor Steven Ratuva The highly anticipated 2022 election last month was a very close, emotionally charged and highly controversial affair. All that is behind us now and it is time to reflect on it critically and learn some important lessons as we welcome the dawn of 2023. Despite the Supervisor of Elections’ prediction ... <a title="Steven Ratuva: What an election in Fiji – some reflections, lessons" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/05/steven-ratuva-what-an-election-in-fiji-some-reflections-lessons/" aria-label="Read more about Steven Ratuva: What an election in Fiji – some reflections, lessons">Read more</a>
