MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: HON. PM BAINIMARAMA AT THE 2019 LAUTOKA MILL CRUSHING SEASON OPENING
Source: Republic Of Fiji 6/13/2019 The Ministry of Sugar Directors; The Registrar, Sugar Industry Tribunal; The CEO, Sugar Cane Growers Council; The CEO, Sugar Cane Growers Fund; The President, Fiji Cane Lorry Association; Distinguished Guests; FSC Management; Ladies and Gentlemen. Bula Vinaka and a very good afternoon to you all. I’m delighted to be here […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police and Pacific Detector Dog Handlers graduate today
Source: New Zealand Police Six new detector dogs are set to start work in New Zealand and the Pacific on the hunt for narcotics, dodgy cash or firearms and explosives after they and their handlers graduate from the New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre today. The officers will be working in Wellington, Christchurch, Hawke’s Bay, […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Mekim Nius: South Pacific media, politics and education
Source: Pacific Media Centre Analysis published with permission of PMC An excerpt from the cover of Mekim Nius- Tok Pisin for “newsmaking”. David Robie Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Abstract The news media is the watchdog of democracy. But in the South Pacific today the Fourth Estate role is under threat from governments seeking statutory regulation, […]
Read More →MIL-OSI China: Chinese state councilor meets Fijian FM
Source: China State Council Information Office Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Fijian Minister for Foreign Affairs Inia Seruiratu Tuesday in Beijing. “China attaches great importance to relations with Fiji,” said Wang, adding that his country stands ready to enhance the synergy of development strategies with Fiji to jointly facilitate Belt […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: HON. PM BAINIMARAMA AT THE FIJI SUPPLY CHAIN CHINA AID NON-INTRUSIVE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT PROGRAMME OFFICIAL LAUNCH
Source: Republic Of Fiji 6/12/2019 Honourable Cabinet Ministers, Your Excellency, the Chinese Ambassador to Fiji; Members of the Chinese Delegation; Distinguished Guests, My Fellow Fijians. Bula vinaka and a very good morning to you all. Last Friday evening, my government announced Fiji’s National Budget for the 2019-2020 financial year. As a nation in the midst […]
Read More →MIL-Evening Report: $154m earmarked for development assistance in Fiji
Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk Fiji expects a total value of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 2019-2020 to be F$154.4 million, reports FBC News. According to FBC’s northern editor Elenoa Turagaiviu, this will consist of $13.8 million to be disbursed as cash grants and $140.6 million of aid-in-kind contributions. According to the 2019-2020 Budget Supplement, the […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand Retail Sector – Kiwi Consumers set to Benefit from Arrival of Mega-Retailers like Costco – Expert
Source: Impact PR The launch of US bulk-buy club Costco in New Zealand shows the country has reached the population density needed to support the arrival of mega-retailers according to an industry expert. Costco is a multinational retailer which operates a chain of more than 700 membership-only warehouse clubs. Customers pay an annual subscription fee […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand Social Sector – Education and Employment to Close
Source: Salvation Army The Salvation Army has made the decision to close its education and training provider, Education and Employment. The service will close on 30 June 2019. Education and Employment has been a valuable part of The Salvation Army’s work for 41 years, providing training and education, and transforming the lives of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Defence Capability Plan Launch
Source: New Zealand Government Release of the Defence Capability Plan 2019 Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa Ki a papatuanuku – tēnā koe Ki te whare – tēnā koe Tēnā koutou katoa Good morning, and welcome to the launch of the Coalition Government’s Defence Capability Plan 2019. […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand Social Sector – He Waka Roimata Report Initiates a People-focussed Conversation, says The Salvation Army
Source: Salvation Army The voices of those most motivated to address the challenges of criminal justice – ordinary people in their communities, come through strongly in the Justice Advisory Group’s first report, He Waka Roimata: Transforming our Criminal Justice System, says The Salvation Army. The effectiveness of justice policy has long been framed around the […]
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