Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama will face the Pacific neighbours this week where he is expected to be questioned on reasons for backtracking on his 2007 commitment to hold election by March next year.

The NZ Herald Reports that Fiji will dominate the headlines when 16 nations meet for the Annual Pacific Island Forum from Wednesday.

However, Niuean Premier Toke Talagi is hoping the focus on Fiji does not completely overshadow other issues when the leaders go into retreat on Thursday.

It is also reported that the leaders will demand an explanation from Commodore Bainimarama over his back down on a promise to hold elections by March next year and his plans to make electoral reforms through the People's Charter.