Tag: accountability
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Fiji Cabinet backs Police Bill 2026 to modernise policing, tighten tech rules and strengthen accountability
Fiji is poised to overhaul its policing framework with a new bill aimed at modernising governance, accountability and the use of emerging technologies. As Parliament debates… Read more
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Fiji Hails Journalists on World Press Freedom Day as RSF Ranks Fiji 24th
Fiji marks World Press Freedom Day with journalists hailed as “real warriors” and a milestone toward greater openness. Yet rising media freedom faces new tests from… Read more
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Solomon Islands elects Matthew Wale as prime minister after tight 26-22 vote, pledges governance reform
A razor-thin parliamentary vote ushers Matthew Wale into the Solomon Islands’ top job, as he pledges accountability and governance reform. The veteran opposition leader faces a… Read more
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Fiji pledges free, fair and responsible media on World Press Freedom Day
Fiji marks World Press Freedom Day with a pledge to defend a free, fair, and accountable press as misinformation challenges grow. The government calls for closer… Read more
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Fiji Minister Lynda Tabuya Undergoes Voluntary Drug Test in Parliament to Set Standard for Public Officials
Public officials set a bold example in the fight against drugs as a minister voluntarily takes a drug test in Parliament. A spotlight on transparency, leadership,… Read more
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Pacific pushes for real accountability as Melbourne Declaration aims to turn Women Deliver 2026 pledges into action
At Women Deliver 2026, a bold call for real accountability aims to turn promises into action. Pacific campaigner Noelene Nabulivou presents the Melbourne Declaration—a framework urging… Read more
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Fiji Parliament Tackles Nearly a Decade-Old Labasa Council Backlog, Urges Municipal Reform
Parliamentary debate casts a critical light on a decades-long municipal reporting backlog and the erosion of local governance. As arrears mount and institutional memory fades, reform… Read more
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Fiji Debates a Stronger, Broader Ombudsman as Public-Accountability Reform Moves Forward
Fiji’s drive for a stronger public watchdog is intensifying, sparked by a sector-focused Ombudsperson appointment that raises questions about the reach and power of oversight. Critics… Read more
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Fiji Tightens Government Vehicle Rules With On-the-Spot Impounds and GPS Tracking to Curb Fuel Costs
A sweeping new directive tightens control over government fleets, authorizing on-the-spot impounds and GPS tracking to curb fuel costs. With after-hours use requiring written approval and… Read more
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GSL Urges MSAF to Enforce Ellington Jetty Berthing Schedule After Internal Email Reveals Plan Not Followed
Goundar Shipping is pressing for transparency at Ellington Jetty after releasing an internal email it says outlines a tightly timed berthing plan for the Interlink. The… Read more