Pacific Region • FijiFiji Law Society calls for radical overhaul of anti-corruption watchdog in constitutional shakeupCalls for FICAC to be abolished or stripped of its prosecutorial powers as lawyers argue the anti-corruption system must be restructured to remove political influence and restore public trust.Christine RovoiWed, 01 Jul
Law & Order • Kiribati • FijiCourt filings deepen Banaba mining dispute as trust fund questions growThe documents reveal conflicting positions from community groups, the Rabi Administration and Fiji Prime Minister's Office over the proposed project and the management of the Banaban Trust Fund.Christine RovoiTue, 30 Jun
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • ChinaSolomons PM says China security pact must stay secret despite review pledgeMatthew Wale says a controversial security agreement with Beijing cannot be made public because of a legally binding secrecy clause, just days after signalling he would review the deal.Christine RovoiFri, 12 Jun