transparency
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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 dispute over enforcement and regulator accountability could spell delays for passengers and freight if schedules aren’t kept.
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Fiji mining reform: Vatukoula resident urges landowner consent and financial transparency
Stricter financial transparency and mandatory landowner involvement are at the heart of a growing debate over mining on native land. A Tavua public session heard a Vatukoula resident push for clearer payments and greater community say in exploration, hinting at reforms that could reshape who benefits from resources.
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Fiji Taxi Association pushes for transparent permit rollout under base-and-stand reform, flags rural allocation concerns
Fiji’s taxi reform moves toward a base-and-stand model, but details on new LT permits remain unclear. The Fiji Taxi Association is calling for transparent allocation, basing first, and safeguards to protect rural communities—while raising questions about zones like Nadi and Lautoka and how permits could be misused.
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Fiji to digitize records after Auditor-General flags $28.5 million unverifiable payments at Ministry for Women
An audit flagged a backlog of paperwork at the Ministry for Women, leaving millions in payments without verifiable records. The ministry is moving rapidly to digital systems to restore accuracy and transparency.
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Fiji MPs Demand Greater Transparency in Civil Service Hiring Over Bias Concerns
Rising concerns about fairness in public service hiring ignite renewed calls for transparency and clear merit-based rules. As parliament probes recruitment practices, officials face pressure to prove appointments are based on capability rather than connections.
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Former Fiji Lt. Col. Calls for Military Reform and Transparency to Restore Public Trust
Former Fiji military officer and diplomat outlines a bold path to rebuild trust: re-professionalise the armed forces and boost transparency across national institutions. In his Truth and Reconciliation Commission testimony, he reflects on the 2000 crisis and sketches a reform-minded road to national reconciliation.
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Fiji Police to roll out body-worn cameras in stages as ICT upgrades and policy rules are put in place
Fiji’s Police Commissioner signals a cautious, staged rollout of body-worn cameras, saying solid ICT foundations, storage capacity and strong legal frameworks must come first. With assessments underway, the force is prioritizing policy, training and secure handling of video evidence before wider use.
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Parliament expands Higher Salaries Commission remit to 35 bodies to standardise executive pay
Parliament has expanded the Higher Salaries Commission’s reach, bringing eight more government bodies under its independent pay framework. The change aims to standardise executive remuneration across the public sector, boosting transparency and accountability in how senior salaries are decided. As boards align packages with established benchmarks, the reform could reshape recruitment and retention strategies for…
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Kamikamica Warns iTaukei Reputation at Risk, Calls for On-Site Audits of Provincial Councils
A parliamentary review warns that the reputation of the iTaukei community could hang in the balance if provincial financial records and transparency aren’t tightened. The findings point to on-site audits and stronger governance as essential steps, with calls for sustained investment to drive credible, timely reporting across provincial councils.
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Fiji Parliament Delays Withdrawal of Key Transparency Bills as Government Describes Them as a Work in Progress
The government’s plan to withdraw three high-profile transparency bills stalled in Parliament, with officials calling the measures a work in progress. As ministries coordinate and debates continue, the fate of these key accountability reforms remains uncertain.