No Resolution In Sight-NZ PM
New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key has said there is no resolution in sight at the moment in relation to the interim government's threat to expel the Acting NZ High Commissioner, Caroline McDonald. Key said the tr
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Diplomatic Corp Concerned Over Expulsion
Members of the diplomatic corp in Fiji are concerned with the impact on the operations of their missions in the country with the expected expulsion of the Acting New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji Caroline McDonald.
Caroline McDonald Will Be Expelled
Acting New Zealand High Commissioner Caroline McDonald will be expelled from Fiji with an announcement expected later today. This has been confirmed by a senior government official after Interim Prime Minister Frank Bai
Chiefs Support Bainimarama
You told us to go drink homebrew under the mango tree yet we are here in support. These are the sentiments of the Vunivalu of Burenitu of Soa in the Ra province Ratu Jo Nacola, who recalled that before the takeover in 2
NZ Foreign Minister Talks With Interim PM
NZ Foreign Minister, Murray McCulley has held talks with Fiji's Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama this afternoon on NZ's travel sanction policy and the reported planned expulsion of Acting NZ Hi
Travel Sanctions Will Not Be Amended
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has made it clear this hour that the NZ government will not amend its travel sanction policy against Fiji to suit the interim government. Key has revealed to the NZ media that he has
NZ PM Wants Talks With Bainimarama
The New Zealand government is expected to contact Fiji's Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama this afternoon and hold talks on the reported planned expulsion of Acting NZ High Commissioner Caroline McDo
Fiji Silent On Reported Planned Expulsion
The New Zealand media is now reporting that the interim government is expected to expel the Acting NZ High Commissioner to Fiji Caroline McDonald later today. TV3, TVNZ and Radio New Zealand are saying that Interim Pri
President Receives Final Charter
President Ratu Josefa Iloilo this afternoon thanked the NCBBF members for their comprehensive work and said he appreciated their efforts as he was handed the final version of the People’s Charter. After beginning
Bainimarama Rubbishes Call For Apology
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has made it clear that he will not be lured into public statements being made by the Qaranivalu, Ratu Inoke Takiveikata, for him to publically apologize for what he has
Non Attendance Not A Bother
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama stressed that the interim government is not bothered about the chiefs who have refused to attend the “Bose Ni Turaga” starting at the Queen Elizabeth Barrack
Aust Hopes Fiji Will Go To Elections Soon
With no timeframe set for elections in Fiji, the Australian government is now hoping that good sense will prevail and Fiji will go to elections soon. Australian Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith who left the country on Fr
Methodist Church Plans To Meet President
The Methodist Church of Fiji is now planning to meet with the President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo this week to try and convince him that majority of their Church members do not support the draft Peoples Charter. General Secre
Four Convicted Prisoners Escape From Korovou
A major manhunt is underway for four convicted prisoners who escaped from the Korovou prison around 11.30 this morning with another accomplice who was arrested at the Suva seawall this afternoon. Deputy Director Police
NCBBF Reveals Changes to Draft Peoples Charter
There are revelations today that slight changes have been made in the final version of the draft People's Charter which will be forwarded to the President on Monday. After the final meeting of the National Council f
Put All Reforms On The Table-Smith
The Australian Foreign Minister said all the proposed electoral and constitutional reforms should be put on the table and the interim government and the political leaders should decide on the best way forward for Fiji.
Election Will Be Under New System
The interim Prime Minister has informed the Forum Ministerial Contact Group that work is underway to see that the country has General Election under a new Electoral system which is non-racist and truly democratic. Howev
Fiji’s Destiny With Its Political Leadership
Fiji's interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama had made it clear to the Forum Ministerial Contact Group that he will not have elections in Fiji by March 2009. Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith sai
Ministerial Contact Group Disappointed
The Forum Ministerial Contact Group has stated that they are disappointed after interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama told them that elections will not be held by March 2009. Speaking to the media after th
Foreign Ministers Told Situation Hazy
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has told the Forum Foreign Ministers that the political situation in Fiji is very hazy with no concrete steps evident of taking the country to elections. Qarase said the Foreign Min