Time for Constructive Resolution and Closure to the USP Saga
Finding a solution The USP saga continues unabated and it is time to find an amicable and constructive solution. All those involved should come together and iron out their differences in the spirit of Pacific regionalism. We have so many challenges brought about by the pandemic and can’t be bogged down indefinitely with a regional conflict that affects our students, staff and their learning. The saga is polarising nations and this is destructive for the development of higher education in the region. There are huge climate change issues to be tackled and sustainable development initiatives to be implemented and we cannot continue to be side-tracked. In reaching an affirming resolution we must ensure that Integrity and Transparency are never compromised. Media affected From the outset, the matter has been complicated by the shutting out of the media from freely reporting council meetings or of covering press briefings of staff or students held at Laucala Campus. When Ahluwalia w