This is the message we need as a nation from those that lead us....clear, decisive and within the rule of law. The chaos and confusions we seem to be in at the moment should be addressed so people can have confidence in the integrity of our leaders and the institutions.

Significant development for international criminal law and the Pacific Islands Forum region with 🇫🇯🇼🇸🇻🇺 moving to include #ecocide as an atrocity crime within the broader framework of the #ResponsibilityToProtect and the #RomeStatute. APR2P Centre FCOSS MSG Secretariat

Reporting is an onerous obligation if not properly coordinated and no mean feat as Fiji has ratified all of the 9 core treaties- good to read this significant step by the Fiji Government. The #NMRF should address the overdue reporting. Human Rights Fiji Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs UNHumanRightsPacific

Kamala Harris came onstage with a clear plan: Throw Donald Trump off his game. And he took the bait — over and over again. Here are the takeaways from a fierce debate. cnn.it/4dWNrPT

Buckingham Palace releases the initial plans for King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to the region as monarch. Samoa will be hosting CHOGM with all 56 members confirming their attendance in Apia. This will alao be King Charles first CHOGM as Head of the Commonwealth.

King Charles meets New Zealand women’s rugby union team Black Ferns They asked for a hug, the King replies: “Why not!” #KingCharles #RoyalFamily #blackferns #royalcameraman

NZ's Black Ferns were given royal permission to hug the King. Great to see the monarch breaking traditions and it certainly made the Black Ferns and his day. Source: Black Ferns

Ecocide was introduced for consideration by the International Criminal Court, a major step toward criminalising mass environmental destruction under international law, with Pacific island nations leading the charge #ClimateAction #PacificVoices Read more: pasifika.news/2024/09/pacifi…

Interesting...doesnt USP have one too...

US to back UN Security Council reform to advance strategic interests english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/… The US is pushing for the creation of new Security Council seats for African and Pacific Island nations, aiming to repair strained relations and counter global power shifts

It was a privilege to be introduced to the House of Lords today. I look forward to continuing to contribute to the work of Parliament and public life over the years ahead.

Justice Pita, Magistrates Naomi, Neelta and Samanunu, Acting DPPs John n Nancy and Commissioner Barbara were all appointed to their positions immediately after a teaching stint at USP School of Law - not bad for the region's Law School which celebrates 30 years of existence this year.

We must remain vigilant in the education of our children if we are to break the cycles of poverty or struggle.....that was the wise advice that was drummed into my head many moons ago. These stats are telling.

Dear friends and colleagues, #Vanuatu is pleased to share our proposal to the Int'l Criminal Court for the independent crime of #ecocide. tinyurl.com/9-sept-icc-pro… We look forward to engaging in fruitful discussions with all delegations. 📷📷 #Climate #InternationalLaw #GlobalAction

Congratulations to this USP School of Law alumni..and the first USPAlumni woman to ascend the bench at the Vanuatu Supreme Court. Best wishes Madam Justice Kanas for trailblazing on. She now joins Justice Viran Trief as the two women on Vanuatu's supreme court.

Declare drugs as public enemy number one and throw in the state's full force to wage this public war full on. President Nixon in 1971 declared drugs public enemy no 1 and startef the aggressive war on drugs in the US.

How many of our government departments, statutory bodies or agencies translate their public information in the vernacular (Itaukei, hindi etc).too... this is a great way to ensure no one is left behind Fiji Government on important public notices.

#Leadership For #Nauru Law Society President Barina Waqa, a vision of sowing seeds for legal leadership has led to this weeks #Fiji study tour for the society members- PIF SG Waqa noted #Pacific2050 links, thanked #UNDP, Fiji Law Society, #Australia for support. Fiji Government