Tag: transparency
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Solomon Islands to subject future security deals to parliamentary scrutiny under proposed Standing Orders amendments
“Unfortunately, the China Security Agreement includes a non-disclosure provision. Read more
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Fiji continues nationwide voter registration as 2026–27 general election window is set
Fiji’s nationwide voter registration drive is steaming ahead as preparations for the next General Election intensify. Outreach is reaching into villages, campuses, and workplaces, urging voters… Read more
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One Nation applies to register as Fiji party after FijiansFirst bid rejected
One Nation, a newly named political party in Fiji, is moving to secure official registration after a prior bid was rejected over name similarity. With a… Read more
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Pacific civil society urges ISA to widen seabed-mining talks and include local voices
Pacific civil society groups say regional talks on deep-sea mining are sidelining local voices, raising questions about transparency and the region’s stake in future ocean governance.… Read more
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Fiji FCCC expands April diesel pricing window to shield consumers amid Iran–US tensions
Regulators face fresh questions as Fiji expanded its fuel-pricing window to guard households from a potential diesel surge. Critics say the move wasn’t clearly communicated, raising… Read more
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Fiji’s Elections Office awaits formal directive on possible postponement of September municipal elections
September’s Local Government Elections loom, but officials say a formal postponement directive hasn’t been issued yet. With preparations underway, the timeline remains in limbo, ready to… Read more
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Fiji Consumer Council Demands Transparent, Time-Limited Review of EFL Fuel Surcharge Ahead of FCCC Decision
Consumer watchdogs are calling for strict, independent scrutiny of a proposed energy surcharge, warning it could raise household and business bills unless properly justified and capped.… Read more
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Australia commits to transparent, climate-smart Pacific infrastructure with strong local content
Australia is signaling a new, transparent approach to Pacific infrastructure—focus on climate-resilient, high-quality projects that prioritize local jobs and materials. With a dedicated financing facility, Canberra… Read more
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Fiji Consumer Council Sets Conditions for EFL 11-Cent Fuel Surcharge
Fiji’s proposed electricity surcharge is drawing scrutiny from a consumer watchdog, which is calling for full cost transparency and independent verification. With bills already under pressure,… Read more
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Pacific urged to pass access-to-information laws to boost data-driven journalism
Could access to information laws unlock the data that fuels accountability in the Pacific? Experts say data must be accessible and humanized—presented through relatable stories—to turn… Read more