Regional Archive November 2021
11 articles
WHO Warns New Variant Omicron Has High Infection Risk Globally
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Omicron coronavirus variant poses a high risk of infection surges around the globe.
PNG Prime Minister Calls for Calm
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has appealed to the people of neighboring Solomon Islands to “respect the rule of law and democratic institutions and not to take the law into their own hands”.
Josefa Contributes to Evolution of Children's Literature in the Pacific
Josefa Uluinaceva, or Jo, as he is fondly known, has contributed to the evolution of children's literature in the Pacific for many years, in addition to his day job as a Graphic Artist at The University of the South Pacific's Division of Marketing and Communications.
The Pacific Youth Summit: The Values of Integrity for the Achievement of Sustainable Development
Students and youth leaders from around the Pacific region are coming together to discuss the importance of integrity and stronger youth action on anti-corruption, transparency, and accountability towards progress on the sustainable development agenda in the Pacific.
Dr Hilda Heine Appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chair of USP Council
The University of the South Pacific at its 92nd Council meeting on Friday 12th November, 2021 unanimously appointed the Honourable Dr. Hilda Cathy Heine to the Office of the Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council for a three-year term commencing 1st January 2022 until 31st December 2024.
USP Alumnus Paves Way Forward in Tech Business
Growing up in a farming community in Labasa, Vanua Levu, to becoming an entrepreneur at 26 years of age, Sanjesh Kumar believed in the power of his dreams and chased them wholeheartedly.
Charan Praises USP’s MBA Programme
Meenit Suryadeo Charan, a native of Ba, Fiji, who now lives in Sydney, Australia, believes the University of the South Pacific's (USP) Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme was a fulfilling experience that allowed him to apply his knowledge of business operations.
Niue Premier Installed as the 28th Chancellor of USP
Niue Premier Honourable Dalton Emani Makamau Tagelagi was installed as the 28th Chancellor of The University of the South Pacific (USP) during the Niue Campus graduation ceremony held at the Niue High School multi-purpose hall at Paliati earlier this week.
UK Announces Support for Small Island States at COP26
UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces support for Small Island States at COP26.
USP Assists Over 400 Private Students Through Bursary Scheme
A total of 420 private students studying at The University of the South Pacific (USP) have received financial assistance under the USP Student Bursary Scheme.
Balancing Sustainability and Growth Key to Tourism Sector Recovery
The tourism sector in the Pacific has been significantly damaged by the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
