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December 14, 2022
By Cooper Williams, Yasmine Wright-Gittins and Cindy Chand of Wansolwara in Suva Former politician Remesio Rogovakalali is hoping to see transparency and engagement in the next term of government, no matter which party is elected. The 77-year-old principal from Corpus Christi Teachers College in Nasese says he wants to see integrity and truth among politicians. ... <a title="Voters share ‘integrity and truth’ vision of a strong Fijian democracy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/14/voters-share-integrity-and-truth-vision-of-a-strong-fijian-democracy/" aria-label="Read more about Voters share ‘integrity and truth’ vision of a strong Fijian democracy">Read more</a>
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December 14, 2022
By Yasmine Wright-Gittins, Leila Parina and Geraldine Panapasa of Wansolwara in Suva Water bottles, umbrellas and fans were common accessories for voters across Fiji today. Lines at polling stations nationwide grew quickly in the early morning, as Fijians tried to beat the midday heat. Lines at the University of the South Pacific’s Statham Campus polling ... <a title="Fijians brave the heat as numbers swell – but elections chief calls for voters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/14/fijians-brave-the-heat-as-numbers-swell-but-elections-chief-calls-for-voters/" aria-label="Read more about Fijians brave the heat as numbers swell – but elections chief calls for voters">Read more</a>
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December 6, 2022
By Sri Krishnamurthi While some women at the University of the South Pacific’s 14 campuses found working from home enjoyable during the covid-19 pandemic, others felt isolated, had overwhelming mental challenges and some experienced domestic violence, a Pacific survey has found. Titled “University Women Remote Work Challenges”, the survey was funded by the Council of ... <a title="Domestic violence, isolation hit Pacific women during pandemic, says USP survey" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/06/domestic-violence-isolation-hit-pacific-women-during-pandemic-says-usp-survey/" aria-label="Read more about Domestic violence, isolation hit Pacific women during pandemic, says USP survey">Read more</a>
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November 19, 2022
GRUBSHEET: By Graham Davis With barely four weeks to go to the election, students and staff at the regional University of the South Pacific have stepped up their political activity against the FijiFirst government over its refusal to pay $85 million (and counting) in outstanding contributions to the running of USP. The USP community — ... <a title="Regional USP staff, students call for vote against FijiFirst over $85m unpaid fees" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/19/regional-usp-staff-students-call-for-vote-against-fijifirst-over-85m-unpaid-fees/" aria-label="Read more about Regional USP staff, students call for vote against FijiFirst over $85m unpaid fees">Read more</a>
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October 20, 2022
By Akansha Narayan in Suva Award-winning University of the South Pacific student journalist Sera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti says Pacific voices on the climate fight need to be amplified for big nations to notice and be accountable for their actions. The final-year student recently won the top prize in the tertiary level journalism students category at the 2022 ... <a title="Pacific climate stories need to be ‘heard and told’, says USP award winner" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/20/pacific-climate-stories-need-to-be-heard-and-told-says-usp-award-winner/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific climate stories need to be ‘heard and told’, says USP award winner">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2022
By Geraldine Panapasa in Suva The University of the South Pacific’s Journalism Programme is open to strengthening engagement and partnership with the Australia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) following the recent visit of senior ABC executives to Fiji. Last week, ABC International Services head Claire Gorman, ABC International Development public affairs lead Jo Elsom, ABC Sport head ... <a title="ABC, USP Journalism keen to boost Pacific media partnerships" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/08/abc-usp-journalism-keen-to-boost-pacific-media-partnerships/" aria-label="Read more about ABC, USP Journalism keen to boost Pacific media partnerships">Read more</a>
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July 26, 2022
RNZ Pacific A Fiji political leader is calling out the Australian and New Zealand governments on their “deafening silence” over human rights issues in the region. The leader of the opposition National Federation Party, Professor Biman Prasad, has called out the two countries for not acknowledging what he described as “the declining standards” of democracy, ... <a title="Prasad criticises NZ, Australia over not addressing ‘democratic deficit’ in Pacific region" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/07/26/prasad-criticises-nz-australia-over-not-addressing-democratic-deficit-in-pacific-region/" aria-label="Read more about Prasad criticises NZ, Australia over not addressing ‘democratic deficit’ in Pacific region">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2022
By Wata Shaw in Suva The University of the South Pacific’s latest international ranking is a “testament to the excellence” that pervades the university, says USP vice-chancellor and president Professor Pal Ahluwalia. He said this in a statement confirming USP had been ranked 401-600 out of 1406 institutions, with an overall score of 70 out ... <a title="USP ranking ‘reaffirms standing in the region’, says vice-chancellor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/02/usp-ranking-reaffirms-standing-in-the-region-says-vice-chancellor/" aria-label="Read more about USP ranking ‘reaffirms standing in the region’, says vice-chancellor">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2022
By Kalino Latu and Philip Cass in Auckland Lack of backup satellite and cable links in the wake of Tonga’s volcanic eruption at the weekend reignites debate over the government’s plans to secure communications. Communication with Tonga remains intermittent after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption and tsunami severed the kingdom’s undersea cable connection with the ... <a title="Eruption renews debate on lack of backup for Tongan communications" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/01/18/eruption-renews-debate-on-lack-of-backup-for-tongan-communications/" aria-label="Read more about Eruption renews debate on lack of backup for Tongan communications">Read more</a>
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December 2, 2021
By Sri Krishnamurthi for Asia-Pacific ReportIncoming new vice-chancellor for Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Toelesulusulu Dr Damon Ieremia Salesa is keenly aware that he has broken through another glass ceiling. The son of a factory worker made New Zealand history last week, as the first Pacific person to be ... <a title="AUT’s new academic head seeks to build relationships around Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/12/02/auts-new-academic-head-seeks-to-build-relationships-around-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about AUT’s new academic head seeks to build relationships around Pacific">Read more</a>
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October 27, 2021
COMMENT: By Grubsheet’s Graham Davis A public relations disaster for Fiji just as Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum head to Glasgow for COP26 as one of Britain’s leading media outlets — The Independent — carries out a detailed investigation into events at the University of the South Pacific. Fiji’s reputation in Britain ... <a title="Bainimarama’s Fiji faces investigative PR crisis on eve of climate COP26" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/27/bainimaramas-fiji-faces-investigative-pr-crisis-on-eve-of-climate-cop26/" aria-label="Read more about Bainimarama’s Fiji faces investigative PR crisis on eve of climate COP26">Read more</a>
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September 13, 2021
By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva Nauru president Lionel Aingimea has accused Fiji of being “divisive” over its refusal to pay its share of funding for the 12-nation regional University of the South Pacific, saying the institution needs every member country to pay their contribution. Aingimea said all Pacific island country members of USP were present ... <a title="Nauru president Aingimea accuses Fiji of being ‘divisive’ over USP funding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/13/nauru-president-aingimea-accuses-fiji-of-being-divisive-over-usp-funding/" aria-label="Read more about Nauru president Aingimea accuses Fiji of being ‘divisive’ over USP funding">Read more</a>
