Bainimarama Questions NZ
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has questioned the Prime Minister of New Zealand why she is pushing for Fiji not to make changes to the constitution when NZ does not have a constitution. Speaking to V
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Interim PM denies claims
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has denied That the People's Charter would prevent ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and his SDL party from contesting the next elections. Speaking to a group o
SA new World Cup champs
South Africa are the new 15's Rugby World Cup champion after beating defending champions England in the final this morning. This is South Africa's second win of the most prestigious cup in world rugby, the Webb
Sanctions won’t be lifted
Australia will not lift the smart sanctions imposed on Fiji despite an assurance by Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama that elections will be held by March 2009. Our News Director Vijay Narayan spoke to
1997 Constitution architect surprised
Academic and one of the architects of the 1997 Constitution said that the undertaking given by the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to hold elections in 2009 comes as a surprise. In an interview with
Commander questions critics
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama says he does not know what more to tell the Interim Government’s critics after assuring elections in March 2009. Our news Director, Vijay Narayan filed this repor
PM hopes for better relations
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama is hoping relations with Australia and New Zealand will improve in the months ahead after expressing disappointment their representatives were not forth coming during t
Commodore accorded noble’s welcome
After the Leaders Formal dinner last night, Interim Prime Minister Commodore Bainimarama requested his Tongan counterpart Dr. Feleti Sevele that he would like to visit the villagers on Vavau Island. Accompanied by his P
Interim AG calls for assistance
We now go straight into the update from Tonga on the 38th Pacific Island Leaders Forum. In light of the seven outcomes by the Pacific Island Leaders in Tonga, on Fiji's situation, the Interim Attorney General, Aiya
7 outcomes for Fiji
Discussions have ended and outcomes reached by the Pacific Island Leaders, regarding Fiji's current political situation, at the Forum retreat on the island of Vavau in Tonga. At a Press Conference called by the Tong
Progress made at Vavau meeting
Some progress has been made at the Vavau meetings of the 38th Pacific Island Leaders Forum in Tonga. Our News Director, Vijay Narayan filed this report. Vijay Narayan: The last few hours of the Pacific Island L
PM optimistic over talks
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama is still optimistic that New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark and Australian Foreign Minister Alexandra Downer will engage him in talks at the Leaders Retreat current
NZ/Aust should understand-Interim PM
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama is hoping that the Australian and New Zealand Government's come to understand how the smart sanctions imposed on Fiji are affecting people's lives. As Leaders
Fiji serious about elections -Interim PM
The Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has stressed that Fiji will go to the polls in March 2009 and said he does not know why the other Leaders keep saying he is not committed to this date. Speaking t
Clark Refuses Meeting With PM
The New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clarke has refused to have any meetings with Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama at the 38th Pacific Leaders Forum in Tonga. Our News Director, Vijay Narayan who is i
Bainimarama to meet McKinnon
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama is expected to meet with the Commonwealth Secretary General, Don McKinnon this afternoon after a double booking prevented Bainimarama from attending a dinner hosted by
Leaders Forum officially opened
The 38th Pacific Island Leaders Forum has been officially opened with the first meeting expected to begin in the next hour. Our News Director, Vijay Narayan reports from the meeting venue in Nuku'alofa. Meanw
Fiji’s situation needs to be understood-Bainimarama
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama stresses that leaders in the region need to understand the situation in Fiji to be able to accept the changes being brought about by the Interim Government. We cross ov
England to defend title
England is the first team to qualify into the World Cup finals after defeating hosts France by 14-9, a repeat result of the 2003 semifinals. England captain Phil Vickery said that it was the effort from everyone tha
Media Outlets Irresponsible
The Interim Prime Minister said contrary to certain media reports that Tonga does not want him to attend the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum, he has been sent an official invitation from the Tongan Prime Minister to be in