[ap-intact] INFO: Pacific Anti-Corruption Updates (20 May 2015) – Tonga, PNG, Fiji

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[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.]

Tonga: Anti-corruption workshop. The speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Lord Tu'ivakano, told the MPs he welcomed the opportunity for them to build their knowledge of anti-corruption. http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/273601/anti-corruption-workshop-underway-in-tonga

PNG: Gov’t committed to fight corruption. Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has reiterated that his government was committed in fighting corruption. http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=15359367105553b45e2bc789f2ea39

PNG: Ombudsman out. Rigo Lua announced that officially he is no longer Papua New Guinea Chief Ombudsman but may resort to legal redress to stay. http://www.pina.com.fj/index.php?p=pacnews&m=read&o=1727732695553b5e9a4185a83256b2

Fiji: State witness gets immunity in alleged scam trial. A second state witness EsalaTagimaicama has been granted immunity in the multi-million dollar roads upgrade alleged scam in 2012. www.fbc.com.fj/fiji/29372/state-witness-gets-immunity-in-alleged-scam-trial-#sthash.vy3HKLs6.dpuf

Fiji: Repeal decrees, says Opposition. Opposition member Professor Biman Prasad has challenged the Government to repeal some decrees that were implemented after the December 5, 2006 coup. http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=305572

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