The Republic of Fiji Islands (Fiji) held its last legislative elections in May 2006. Commodore Voreque (Frank) Bainimarama came to power in a military coup on 5 December 2006 by deposing the elected government of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase. This was Fiji’s fourth coup since it gained independence from Britain in 1970. On 4 January...

This report examines tourism and its contribution to poverty alleviation in the Pacific, focusing mainly on what existing literature can tell us about the nature and scope of tourism in the region and its contribution to development, constraints to tourism, and the roles of key institutions in the region which encourage development of tourism.

This report examines the political situation in Fiji following a Presidential announcement last Friday which abolished the constitution, assumed all governing power and revoked all judicial appointments. Bergin examines international reactions to the coup and outlines options for an appropriate response by Australia. Current sanctions, including travel bans, don’t appear to be working, and rewards...

The WHO Pacific Islands Mental Health Network (PIMHnet) was officially launched at the Meeting of Ministers of Health for the Pacific Island Countries in Port Vila, Vanuatu on 14 March 2007.

The purpose of this review as given in the Terms of Reference (TOR) is to provide an analysis of the performance and achievements of the Bible Society of the South Pacific’s (BSSP) Transformational Leadership Programme, as implemented by the Octagon Group. To reflection design changes made since its inception the programme has been renamed as...