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Josefa Iloilo Revokes Fiji Constitution, Appoints Bainimarama PM

President Ratu Josefa Iloilo revoked Fiji's Constitution and fired all the judges April 10, after a court ruling determined that the 2006 military coup was illegal.  President Iloilo dissolved government and appointed himself the new head of state. President Iloilo will...

The Real Survivor Fiji – Payin’ The Piper :: MAXINE

"Drop a stone into a pool of water and watch the ripple wave transverse across the calm surface. For every action taken in haste, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Please tell this to the soldiers of Fiji...

The Real Survivor Fiji – Coup-less vs Clueless :: MAXINE

"An article in the Fijian news outlet Fiji Live ponders whither the overthrow Government formed through the latest coup headed by Commodore Frank Bainimarama will stand up to a legal challenge in the Fiji court...

The Real Survivor Fiji – A Neighborly View :: MAXINE

"The United States, much like Fiji, has a lot of problems. Our nation states are suffering from a force of insurgency. In the United States, the insurgency takes the form of twelve to twenty million people who...

The Real Survivor Fiji – Tale Of Three Reports :: MAXINE

Observations on the Fijian Coup:  "The internet is a fascinating resource, one can receive news alerts from all over the world … or just one country and learn about how things are getting along. For...

The Real Survivor Fiji – Military Rule Slaps Hard :: MAXINE

"This can not be good for a tribal peoples just wanting to be able to pursue and share their lives with others in a modern world. In the last week, The Commodore dispatches the Council of Chiefs because they felt that they had the right to voice their opinion as to whom the...

The Real Survivor Fiji - Human Writes Blogesphere :: MAXINE

"The Real Survivor Fiji - Human Writes Blogesphere Through the month of February, the new unelected and military Government of Fiji clamped down on the freedom of the press to report what it felt were rights...

The Real Survivor Fiji – Point-Of-Order Process Pursued :: MAXINE

"It had to happen and after nearly three full months since the head of Fiji’s military, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, faces action in the island nation’s court system. The hope, through this point-of-order process is to highlight the illegitimacy of of the Commodore’s...

Survivor Fiji - The Real World Outwit, Outplay, Outlast :: MAXINE

On the eve of the popular reality TV series “Survivor” (which has its premiere tonight on CBS, 8pm et/pt), this latest edition from Fiji may pale in comparison to the real life survivor saga – the coup in...

Military Coup Now OK! - Fiji chiefs change stance

Maybe it's in what they drink! "Wellington - Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs - traditional leaders of the indigenous Fijian population - did an about-turn on Wednesday and announced its support for the new...

Breaking NEWS - Coup leader sworn in as interim Fiji PM

"Fiji's military chief Commodore Frank Bainimarama was sworn in Friday as the South Pacific nation's interim prime minister, exactly one month after seizing control of the nation in an armed coup During a swearing...

Fiji chiefs force President's reinstatement

"THE head of the Fijian armed forces, Frank Bainimarama, has reinstated the President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo, clearing the way for an interim government while largely retaining the military's control since its coup last month. Commodore Bainimarama also announced the resignation...

Fiji coup leader to seek Chinese support

FIJIAN military dictator Frank Bainimarama has said he will seek support from China and other Asian nations if Australia continues to campaign against his leadership. "Commodore Bainimarama said he assumed China...

Fiji's military clamps down on 'pro-democracy' supporters

Coup leader Commodore Voreqe 'Frank' Bainimarama told a radio station talk show Friday that the military would resist any attempts to destabilise its so-called government clean-up campaign."Wellington, Dec 26 - Fiji's military, ruling under a state of emergency after ousting...

US suspends aid to post-coup Fiji

The US has suspended economic and military aid to Fiji following its bloodless coup earlier this month.  Australia, New Zealand and Britain follow US lead to suspend aid. "The sanctions cover some $2.5m...

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