[ap-intact] INFO: Pacific Anti-Corruption Updates (7 May 2015) – Solomon Islands, PNG, Fiji


[Facilitator’s note: Thank you to Annika Wythes, Luisa Senibulu, and Samita Singh of the joint UNDP-UNODC Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Project for sharing these updates.]
Solomon Islands: Public Backlash Grows Against Tax Free MP Salaries. There has been a growing backlash against moves in Solomon Islands to offer tax-free salaries to federal members of parliament. http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2015/May/05-05-05.htm
PNG: MP Knight dismissed. Papua New Guinea MP Ronnie Knight has been dismissed from office for misspending public money. http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/272906/png-mp-knight-dismissed
PNG: Restructure must be transparent, says think tank. Papua New Guinea’s Institute of National Affairs, a private think tank, says a new structure for state owned businesses must be transparent and employ the best talent. http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/272925/png-restructure-must-be-transparent-ina
Fiji: Witness accused as a liar and cunning person in the $3M alleged scam trial. The first witness for the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) was accused as a liar and cunning person in the trial for five people charged in relation to an alleged scam involving more than three million dollars. http://fijivillage.com/news-feature/Witness-accused-as-a-liar-and-cunning-person-in-the-3M-alleged-scam-trial-kr592s
Fiji: Any review would be inclusive, says Media Industry Development Authority. Fiji's media authority chief says any review of the country's media laws should first involve discussions with all the stakeholders in Fiji. http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/272874/fiji%27s-mida-any-review-would-be-inclusive

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