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Wansolwara, September 2011, 16(2) Volume 16, No. 2 SEPTEMBER, 2011 Wansolwara An independent student newspaper and online publication Youth fund Report moots regional initiative to resolve lack of progress with the opportunities to associations to address the to the formal curriculum and by PARIJATA GURDAYAL propose projects that have a various youth issues. involve working closely with THERE is a need for a regional strong community focus. “Specifi c projects could be partners in the community, youth fund to provide youths “The absence of available funded to improve female and such as local government and with the needed resources to resources is a major reason male access to higher levels of church groups, it noted. INSIGHT address their issues. for the lack of progress at the education or basic literacy, or An alternative was for the This was one of the recom- regional country level in ad- providing more educational projects to be proposed and FORESTS are vital for the mendations in the State of Pa- dressing youth issues,” it said. or livelihood opportunities run by youth-led associations security of Pacifi c Island cifi c Youth 2011: Opportuni- The report proposes a for young people with HIV & that involve school leavers. ties and Obstacles report that system for addressing this gap AIDS, or physical or mental “The creation of links be- nations. Is enough being was released by the Secretar- through a regional agency such disabilities,” it said. tween communities should be iat of the Pacifi c Community as the SPC to set up a regional To attain a stronger commu- an important focus to lift the done to protect it? (SPC) and the United Nations youth challenge fund. nity focus, the report recom- level of social trust with and Children’s Fund (UNICEF) The fund could call for mended the use of schools as last week. between communities rather The report calls for specifi c proposals from governments, community service learning than fund activities that are attention to providing youths non-governmental organisa- projects. limited to one community,” tions, churches and youth This would be closely tied the report said. PROFILE KELLY Thomas loves the ocean. This affi nity has led to him to study marine science. Recently among friends, he has earned the tag of a defender of sharks. That’s because he will be the fi rst local to acquire a Masters in shark conservation. ce Offi & Alumni Communications Marketing, Development, USP’s PICTURE: NEW BEGINNING: Solomon Islands Governor General Sir Frank Utu Ofagioro Kabui, who was installed as USP’s 18th chancelllor at the graduation ceremony last Friday, presents Shavindra Nath with his postgraduate diploma. First degree no longer enough: Chandra confi dence families placed on USP to it was well-positioned to react to the by NANDNI VANDHANA produce quality graduates. future and that funding from donors THE two-fold increase in the number “It is not about getting a degree but increased by 25 per cent. of USP students who completed post getting a quality degree as USP gradu- He offered special gratitude to the graduate studies this year is a sign that ates are special,” said Chandra. Fiji Government, the university’s larg- the fi rst degree is no longer suffi cient. “You will be the strength of your est fi nancial contributor. This was the observation offered by family, as well as the community.” “Fiji has been a generous and hos- ROAD University of the South Pacifi c Vice On academic reforms, he said the pitable host and this has allowed the Chancellor Professor Rajesh Chandra necessary changes were being imple- university to grow,” said Chandra. in his graduation address on Friday. mented to increase the university’s Among plans for growth next year is SAFETY He said of the 800 graduands, 54 per credibility. the opening of a new halls of residence cent were graduating at the post gradu- “We aim to transform USP from a that will cater for 144 students. WHY does the carnage ate level. Last September, graduands at good university to the best,” he said. The university is also developing a on our roads continue to this level made up 23 per cent. “The academic transformation fourth campus in the Solomon Islands “This is a refl ection of the new knowl- and reforms are undertaken through and plans are underway to renovate the rise? A team of fi rst-year edge society where the fi rst degree is the Strategic Total Academic Review Kiribati campus. Chandra said these journalism students not enough anymore,” said Chandra. (STAR) and will be completed for im- works were essential in ensuring the He said enrollment at USP increased plementation in 2013.” university remains central to achieving by 10 per cent and was indicative of the investigates the issue. On USP’s fi nances, Chandra said high quality education. NEWS NEWS Family rejoices in INSIDE President promises sisters’ milestone System failure to ACADEMIC RULES 5 Tougher academic policies in 2012 better management blame for job woes WHITE GLOVES education attainment have expectations of cent in Samoa,” it said. Students mobilise for by PARIJATA GURDAYAL 6 The land management student, rums for students to raise issues basis,” said Veidreyaki. good future prospects but in many cases, The problem of being jobless persists by NEOMAI QALITA cleaner pastures who campigned on a Pacific Al- or ask questions to the executives His party beat the United THE lack of support mechanisms to secure they have been frustrated by their failed for 25-29 year old men in Kiribati, Samoa, REPORTS of the student body’s liance Party ticket , hopes to see in the committees,” he said. party with a clean sweep of all the DOUBLE SCOOP: The Inoke family employment after school contrbutes to the attempts to find suitable work,” it said. Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands, high unemployment rate among Pacific The report warned the situation was se- where between a quarter to more than half finances will be distributed every students in Laucala Campus are a “It’s our goal in making sure seats. No independent candidates by NANDNI VANDHANA TOLERANCE month, said the new president part of the decision making at the that money is not only well spent youth, says a recent report on the region’s rious and could lead to social unrest. the men in this age group are out of work. contested. IT was a proud moment for mum Kelina Bible misinterpreted of the University of the South student council level. but spent on things that will ben- youth. “If other conditions in a country are con- Samoan youths at Savaii and Upolu 7 A noticeable aspect of this Inoke, who travelled all the way from the on gay issue, says Pacific’s Laucala Campus student “Regardless of a students’ col- efit all the students and not only “It is usually beyond the consent of edu- ducive to unrest, such as poor governance, interviewed last December said more em- party is that the candidates hail Kingdom of Tonga to see her two daugh- cation providers to continue supporting Reverend body. our, race or gender, each student just a few.” a weak economy and a sudden economic ployment opportunities should be pro- from the different countries in ters graduate. their graduates once they have left school,” This was one of the commit- must work and move together as He was referring to the social or natural shock, the situation may turn vided. Unemployment was an issue raised the pacific. For Malieta and Seiloni Inoke, they said the report, The State of Pacific Youth out to be very different,” it said. by American Samoan youths between the USP PROFILE ments Ratu Poasa Veidreyaki one,” he said. events hosted by the various cul- were both “over the moon” as they smiled 2011: Opportunities and Obstacles Unemployment, in many countries, ages of 20- 24 years. These youths sug- Kelly Thomas, a made in his campaign speech He stressed the need for tural groups. “The party was founded by 10 to the flashing cameras of friends and “Young job seekers usually have to rely topped the list of young people’s concerns. gested attracting overseas investment, re- defender of sharks for the presidency, a day before transparency in terms of keeping “Not all students go to the these cultural groups so we made polling. family present to witness this moment of solely on their own limited networks to The report said a large proportion of Pa- tiring those who have completed 20 years students updated with how their Tara Koro or play sports or are sure that our candidates are from “Few things I hope to achieve a lifetime. find work.” cific male youths in the 20 - 29 age group of service for the government as ways of money was being spent. religious, so what we plan to do these different cultural groups.” ROAD SAFETY are restructuring and reforming, “I feel awesome because I am graduat- The report was prepared from research were neither working, nor studying. providing more jobs. “This will be achieved by is not focus all the funds to a Veidreyaki said. ing with my sister,” said an elated Malieta, The carnage on transparency and accountability,” findings by the Secretariat of the Pacific The issue is particularly serious in Kiri- The Tahitian youth consultation group 11 distributing monthly financial particular area but on a greater The new office holders are to the younger of the two sisters. Community and the United Nations Chil- our roads he said. bati, Marshall Islands and Samoa, where said when it came to employment oppor- reports and also having open fo- picture and not on an individual serve for two semesters.
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