Tag: Pal Ahluwalia
‘Nepotism, lack of transparency and accountability’ claims emerge at USP
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific lead digital and social media journalist
A leaked document authored by a recently recruited senior University of the South Pacific...
Academic ‘tsunami’ at USP shakes regional Pacific institution to core
COMMENT: By Michael Field of The Pacific Newsroom
An alleged bizarre swinging punch towards an academic from a senior management figure at the top of...
India launches ‘celebration of future’ climate research centre at USP
By Joeli Bili in Suva
A partnership forged between the Indian government and the University of the South Pacific (USP) will see the establishment of...
NZ pledges almost $36m to USP — signs 10 year partnership
By Rashika Kumar in Suva
The New Zealand government has reaffirmed its 55-year partnership with the regional University of the South Pacific and will contribute...
‘We were orphaned since you left,’ Rabuka says in apology to...
By Geraldine Panapasa in Suva
The University of the South Pacific is expected to receive the first instalment of the promised $10 million part payment...
‘I’m just a catalyst for the bigger change’, says exiled USP...
By Geraldine Panapasa of Wansolwara in Suva
The University of the South Pacific’s vice-chancellor and president, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, was given a rousing welcome at...
USP student body welcomes Fiji’s commitment to settle grant dues
By Geraldine Panapasa in Suva
Students at the Fiji-based regional University of the South Pacific have welcomed the announcement by the new coalition government to...
USP’s academic chief welcomes $7m pledge from Fiji out of arrears
Asia Pacific Report
The head of the University of the South Pacific has welcomed the return of payments by the new Fiji coalition government, reports...
Fiji plans to ‘restore confidence’ in USP partnership, says Professor Prasad
By Rakesh Kumar in Suva
Fiji's Minister of Finance and deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad says all coalition partners in the new government have...
Exiled USP chief, Dr Lal now free to enter Fiji, says...
By Josefa Babitu in Suva
The greenlight has been given to University of the South Pacific vice-chancellor, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, and Dr Padma Lal, to...
Professor Pal Ahluwalia on the future of USP: ‘I’m here to...
From mitigating the impacts of a global pandemic to battling financial constraints, the University of the South Pacific's vice-chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia speaks to...
USP unions slam Fiji’s Sayed-Khaiyum for ‘damaging’ Pacific university
By Wata Shaw in Suva
Fiji's Economy Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is "doing damage" to the premier regional university by withholding the Fiji government’s obligatory contribution,...
USP forced to cut costs as Fiji still refuses to pay...
On Pacific Beat with Evan Wasuka
The University of South Pacific’s vice-chancellor says Fiji’s failure to pay its grant contribution for the third year in...
USP ranking ‘reaffirms standing in the region’, says vice-chancellor
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...
Bainimarama’s Fiji faces investigative PR crisis on eve of climate COP26
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...
Nauru president Aingimea accuses Fiji of being ‘divisive’ over USP funding
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...
Nauru president praises USP for its global top 10% university ranking
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
President Lionel Aingimea of Nauru has praised the University of the South Pacific for becoming ranked among the world's top 10...
USP staff unions reject Fiji AG’s claims, ‘set record straight’
By Luke Rawalai in Suva
Both University of the South Pacific staff unions have attacked claims made in Parliament last week by Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum...
Corruption accused USP staff ‘apply for state jobs’, says Fiji opposition
By Felix Chaudhary and Luke Rawalai in Suva
Some people who were accused of corrupt practices at the University of the South Pacific have applied...
Fiji funding threat over Pacific-wide university draws ire in New Zealand
RNZ Pacific
The New Zealand government says it remains concerned by the ongoing management and governance challenges at the Fiji-based regional University of the South...
Nauru president defends Samoa contract decision for USP chief
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
Nauru President Lionel Aingimea has rejected a Fiji minister's claim that the decision of the University of the South Pacific to...
USP staff and students hit back at Sayed-Khaiyum’s ‘illegal’ claim
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
The University of the South Pacific staff and student unions have condemned Fiji Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum's claim that a new USP...