[ap-intact] INFO: Pacific Anti-Corruption Updates (14 Feb 2015) - Vanuatu, Tonga, Fiji, Solomon Islands


[Facilitator’s note: Thank you to Annika Wythes, Luisa Senibulu, and Samita Singh of the joint UNDP-UNODC Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Project, for these updates.]
Vanuatu: Bribery case vs Former PM to begin in March. A high-profile political bribery case in Vanuatu is expected to begin on March the 16th. http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2015/February/02-11-18.htm
Tonga: Woman pleads guilty to 39 forgery charges. A former travel consultant who changed her plea to guilty in relation to 39 charges of forgery and knowingly dealing with forged documents for visa applications was remanded in custody for sentencing on 06 March. http://matangitonga.to/2015/02/11/woman-pleads-guilty-39-forgery-charges
Fiji: Director for Fiji Museum charged with abuse of office. The Director for Fiji Museum Sagale Buadromo has been charged with one count of abuse of office, one count of extortion and one count for obtaining financial advantage. http://fijivillage.com/news/Director-for-Fiji-Museum-charged-with-abuse-of-office-2kr59s
Fiji: Terror finance. A national assessment will be undertaken in the country on money laundering and terrorist financing risks from this month. http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=294695
Fiji: Tikolevu challenges his staff.Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority's chief executive officer Jitoko Tikolevu has challenged his staff to maintain integrity in everything they do while dealing with revenue and customs issues. http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=294849
Solomon Islands: Businesswoman stands trial. Prominent businesswoman, Mary Chow is standing trial for the second time around for four counts of perjury charges in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court. http://www.solomonstarnews.com/news/national/5946-businesswoman-stands-trial
Solomon Islands: Singapore Ambassador presented PM with anti-corruption books.During a courtesy call to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, Singapore’s Ambassador to the Pacific Islands Forum presented anti-corruption books and invited the Solomons government to visit his country to learn how the Singapore Independent Commission Against Corruption works. http://www.sibconline.com.sb/singapore-ambassador-presented-pm-with-anti-corruption-books/

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