Feb 17, 2021 10:43:57 AM The University of the South Pacific Staff Union has demanded that the sub-committee get a second legal opinion on vice-chancellor professor Pal Ahluwalia’s contract. This, following the government's, statement that Ahluwalia’s contract was terminated after he was deported by authorities on 4 February. According to the Union, the University of the South Pacific Council did not consider the status of Ahluwalia who was deported from Fiji almost two weeks ago. The sub-committee which was formed to consider whether Ahluwalia could operate from another member was unable to present its recommendations to the council. This means Giulio Masasso Tu'ikolongahau Paunga will stay on as acting vice-chancellor and president until further notice.