SUVA DAILY — 29 March 2026
Suva to Host Green Climate Fund Pacific Office as Six Officers Charged in Mock Death
Suva Selected to Host Green Climate Fund Pacific Sub-Regional Office
Green Climate Fund Board's 44th meeting confirmed Suva will host Pacific Office, ensuring faster access to climate funding for Pacific nations. FBC News reports decision follows proposal developed by Fiji's Ministry of Finance.
Six Fiji Police Officers Charged Over Death of Richard Mock in Custody
Six officers formerly based at Namaka Police Station formally charged following independent legal advice from Director of Public Prosecutions. The Fiji Times and FBC News report first accused, aged 33, charged with murder in January 2025 death.
Acting Justice Minister Turaga Confirms Constitution Changes Before Next Elections
Acting Justice Minister Siromi Turaga stated Constitution will be changed before upcoming elections, citing constitutional review as key reason government came to power. The Fiji Times reports comment made during public inquiry about referendum bill provisions.
New Caledonia Domestic Airline AirCal Files for Bankruptcy After Month-Long Blockades
Air Calédonie filed for bankruptcy Friday following nearly a month of blockades by customers in outer islands. Asia Pacific Report notes protest movement initiated by angry customers opposing company decisions.
DRIVING THE DAY
SUMMARY: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) confirmed at its 44th Board meeting that Suva will host the Pacific Office, bringing climate funding closer to Pacific nations, FBC News reported 28 March. Six Fiji Police officers formerly based at Namaka Police Station were charged over the January 2025 death of Richard Mock, with the first accused charged with manslaughter and others with assault causing actual bodily harm, FBC News and The Fiji Times reported 29 March. Papua New Guinea Health Minister Elias KAPAVORE told Parliament that Morobe Province hospitals face critical shortages of staff, medicine, and power following a special inquiry, Post-Courier reported 29 March. Prime Minister James MARAPE commended the Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) for 70 years of Bible translation and literacy work, describing it as foundational to Papua New Guinea's unity, Post-Courier reported 29 March. END SUMMARY.
