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...

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's tribal chiefs yet to agree on plan to return to civilian rule

"SUVA, Fiji: Fiji's powerful tribal chiefs failed Thursday to approve a draft plan to restore civilian rule to the South Pacific nation and end the crisis sparked by a military coup that ousted the government of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase on Dec. 5. Late Thursday,...

Fiji's tribal chiefs yet to agree on plan to return to civilian rule

"SUVA, Fiji: Fiji's powerful tribal chiefs failed Thursday to approve a draft plan to restore civilian rule to the South Pacific nation and end the crisis sparked by a military coup that ousted the government of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase on Dec. 5. Late Thursday,...

Fiji's tribal chiefs yet to agree on plan to return to civilian rule

"SUVA, Fiji: Fiji's powerful tribal chiefs failed Thursday to approve a draft plan to restore civilian rule to the South Pacific nation and end the crisis sparked by a military coup that ousted the government of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase on Dec. 5. Late Thursday,...

Fiji interim government plan offered

PRAGMATISM: The leader of the opposition argues that accepting the military coup and moving on is better than the instability that would otherwise reign "Fiji's opposition leader said yesterday he has offered to form an interim government that would grant immunity to...

Fiji sliding into dictatorship: former PM

"Deposed prime minister Laisenia Qarase says Fiji is sliding into dictatorship as he denied claims he was plotting to set up a de facto government. Military ruler Frank Bainimarama, who seized power last week, said yesterday he had received information that Mr Qarase was...

Fiji coup leader consolidates power, warns against resistance

"SUVA, Fiji - The military ruler who led a coup against Fiji’s elected government forcibly dissolved the South Pacific island’s parliament Wednesday, installed a new prime minister and warned that he could use force against dissenters. Commodore Frank Bainimarama,...

Deposed Fijian PM says he is still legal leader

"Ousted Fiji's Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said Wednesday that he believes he is still the legitimate prime minister of the South Pacific nation. Qarase was speaking shortly before flying with his wife to his home island. It is understood Qarase declined an offer of an...