$50 fine for violation of USP smoke-free initiative
A $50 fine is in place for any violation of the University of the South Pacific’s smoke-free initiative. USP campuses and rented facilities have been declared s
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USP declares its campuses smoke-free
The University of the South Pacific has declared their campuses smoke-free. Head of USP’s Health, Safety and Environment Unit, Dr. Roman Chute says the aim of t
Govt has not stripped off any funds to be given to USP however certain issues need to be resolved first- AG
Attorney General, Aiyaz-Sayed Khaiyum says the government has not stripped off any funds they are giving to the University of the South Pacific but certain governance iss
No job losses for USP staff - Ahluwalia
The University of the South Pacific Vice Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia has clarified that there are no job losses or pay cuts for their staff apart from their Executive Manage
USP Vice Chancellor deportation
The President of the University of the South Pacific Staff Association, Elizabeth Fong says they have received confirmation that USP Vice-Chancellor, Professor Pal Ahluwa
Sayed-Khaiyum has suspended Fiji’s grant to USP because the Council did not take action against the VC - Prasad
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad claims the reason Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has suspended Fiji’s grant to USP is because he
Suspension of Fiji’s grant to USP is childish - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says the Economy Minister’s decision to suspend Fiji’s grant to USP, is simply childish. Chaudhry says it loo
I take exception to people picking on me simply because I am related to Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum - Mahmood Khan
The Chairperson of the USP Audit and Risk Committee Mahmood Khan has made it clear that there is no influence from anyone and he is raising issues concerning the managem
Govt withholds $27.7 million USP grant until a resolution on the highlighted matters
The Fijian Government says the letter sent to the Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific on 23rd of September 2020 speaks for itself.
USP and government not making any comments on the withholding of Fiji grant to the university
The University of the South Pacific is not saying anything today after revelations that the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has decided to hold the grants to US
68% of fish in the Suva Coastal Area have microplastic
68% of fish in the Suva Coastal Area had some form of microplastic in them according to research done by USP Postgraduate Researcher Andrew Paris. Paris says one of th
USP Council terminates proceedings against VC Ahluwalia
The University of the South Pacific’s Council has resolved yesterday that it is terminating the proceedings initiated against the Vice-Chancellor and President, Pr
USP holds Career and Internship Fair
The University of the South Pacific is holding a Career and Internship Fair at Laucala Campus where 30 organizations are interacting with students regarding their possibl
USP has zero tolerance on illicit drugs
University of the South Pacific’s Deputy Vice Chancellor Regional Campuses, Estates and Infrastructure, Dr Giulio Paunga says any student involved in the possessio
Outreach Resource Centres available for USP students
Two outreach resource centres for USP students were opened today. One was opened in Walu Bay for students in the Suva, Lami and Navua corridor while the second one was
Young accounting students given recognition
Nine awards have been given to seven students in the Year 13 Top Accounting Student Awards for 2018 and 2019. The Awards was organised by the Fiji Institute of Account
USP to confirm later on how many students will be financially assisted
The University of the South Pacific says it cannot confirm now as to how many private undergraduate and postgraduate level students will be financially assisted. The U
USP Council resolves to release BDO Report to Council members only
The USP Council has resolved that the BDO Report be released to Council members only. The Council is now in recess and will reconvene on Wednesday, 12th August 2020 at
Motion for Thompson to step down expected to be discussed in today’s USP Council meeting
The University of the South Pacific Council is currently meeting at the Laucala Campus, and the Pro Chancellor Winston Thompson is not in attendance after his recusal fro
USP Saga
Full coverage of the USP saga including coverage of protests, investigations, reports and meetings. The USP Council has resolved that the BDO Report be released to Cou
USP Council to meet today
The University of the South Pacific Council is meeting this hour however the Council Secretariat has said that the agenda of their meeting will not be revealed to the pub