Regional News July 2010

SPREP Launches Study on Regional Financing for Climate Change
Press Release - The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has commenced a study with a view to establishing a regional Climate Change Fund or other mechanism. It will aim to help Pacific island countries improve access to and management of the various financial resources being committed globally to combat climate change. The study responds to recommendations of the Pacific Climate Change Roundtable held in the Marshall Islands in... more
Fiji's Fiji Times Put on the Market
One of Fiji's oldest and main newspapers, Fiji Times, is being put on the market by its owner, News Ltd. According to a report by Richard Naidu on Fijilive last week, News Ltd. is 'moving ahead with putting up the Fiji Times newspaper on the market, appointing consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers to advise on "a possible sale"'. In a statement the company said: "PricewaterhouseCoopers will advise on issues such as the value of the business, potential... more
Stocktake on Achievements of Forum after 40 Years
PRESS RELEASE - 15th July 2010 - As the Pacific Islands Forum prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary next year, a stock take of its achievements will be undertaken to reflect on its current and future directions. Secretary General of the Forum Secretariat, Tuiloma Neroni Slade revealed this in his opening remarks at the pre-Forum session of the Forum Officials Committee (FOC) in Suva, Fiji today. FOC is the governing council of the Secretariat.... more
The Way Forward for Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation
Press Release - The Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation calls upon Pacific Island countries to commit to investing in natural solutions to reduce the impacts of environmental and climate change as a matter of urgency. This was one of the outcomes of the 13th gathering of the Roundtable which met in Samoa last week. The Meeting brought together close to 100 nature conservation practitioners and stakeholders who are committed to working... more
Fiji Expels Another Envoy
Fiji's military-led government has declared Australia's High Commissioner to the country as persona non-grata making Ms. Sarah Roberts the second envoy from Australia to be expelled from the country and among a growing list of people the country has expelled since the 2006 military coup. According to Fiji Times Online, Ms. Roberts' expulsion is 'regrettable and a direct result of recent reports that Ms Roberts has been interfering with the internal affairs of... more
Pacific Plan Successes and Challenges
Climate Change a Priority for SIS
New Member Commits to Pacific Nature Conservation Charter
Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation Meets in Samoa
ADB Calls for Asia and Pacific to Make Transition to Solar Power
ADB, Partners Hold Forum to Boost Investment in Asia's Food Sector
Fiji Expands Its Border Enforcement
Media by Decree Robs Fiji of the Right to Free and Fearless Journalism: PFF
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UNESCO: the hundredth anniversary of the death of Ludwik Zamenhof, the creator of Esperanto
By MARTIN SCHÄFFER Germany
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) surgery arrives at Gizo in time for Easter
By DR GARY MCKAY Australia
Book launch - 'Redeeming Moti
By DR SUSAN MERRELL Australia

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