Dylan Welch. (SYDNEY MORNING HERALD)

IN THE offices of Fiji's public servants, photographs of the Queen and the nation's leaders are increasingly replaced by large pictures of the coup leader and Prime Minister, Josaia Voreqe ''Frank'' Bainimarama. The photos of Commodore Bainimarama - in his naval uniform or in suits - are a clear indication that the former military leader is increasingly comfortable in his civilian role.

What remains unclear,…

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PRIME Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has welcomed the conclusion of the United States' mission in Iraq.

In a statement yesterday, Mr Bainimarama hoped the best for the country which was under the security of US-led forces since 2003.

"On behalf of all Fijians, I welcome the official conclusion to the United States' mission to Iraq - mourning all those lives lost, but hopeful that an independent Iraq will bring a peaceful and prosperous future for all Iraqis," the PM…

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2006 Coup anniversary: International union body and Human Rights Watch letter to Bainimarama

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http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/pacbeat/stories/201112/s3386552.htm

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The Fiji Times: Legal aid



Elenoa Baselala

Friday, December 02, 2011



THE Fiji National Provident Fund Transition Decree has protected the Fiji National Provident Fund from any legal challenges.



It has also terminated any previous legal challenges on the pension reforms that are before the courts.



Gazetted on November 25, part 4, section 11(1) of the decree stated that "the relevant provisions are not to be taken…

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2011

Illegal Fiji Regime told Lack of Transparency Means Budget Meaningles

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Fiji's Illegal Prime Minister had opened up a dialogue with the Heads of the Methodists Church in Fiji.

Fiji's Sevens stars responded to the hopes and dreams of a nation by beating reigning HSBC Sevens World Series champions New Zealand in the final of the Gold Coast Sevens 26-12 to take an early lead in the new season.

The Fijians travel to Dubai next weekend for round two of the Series with 22 points, three clear of New Zealand and five ahead of third-placed South Africa.

FULL RESULTS >>

WORLD SERIES STANDINGS >>

After emotional anthems, Fiji's…

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http://http://www.fijiannews.com/page/democracy

Flying Fijians on Kiwis tail

IRB.Com

Saturday, February 06, 2010

IN winning the NZI 7s title, Fiji also cut New Zealand's lead in the 2009/10 IRB Sevens World Series to just four points.

All the latest on the final day of knock-out action at the NZI Sevens in Wellington, the third leg in the 2009/10 IRB Sevens World…

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FIJI IN TUMOIL

is the story of indentured laborers brought to Fiji and their fight for equality, leading to Indian and Fijian problems today (with 4 coups in less than 19 years) and changing the landscape of Fiji forever.



The Forgotten Girmitiyas will tell the story of the Indian indentured laborers first brought to Fiji from India by British colonists in 1879. We will investigate the lives of these indentured laborers and attempt to show how their presence in Fiji changed the… Continue

Every now and again i meet people who are curious about Fiji.

Im sure your foreign friends who have never been must have lots of questions,some misguided ideas and well,some not so flirtering facts about the motherland(no pun intended).Internet is so cool,they say it made the world smaller ,i think it made it more interesting.



I find myself usually painting a vivid picture of a Fiji i used to know.

I am,as most Fijians are, proud to identify myself with a great country.Deep… Continue

"We are not quitters"



AMERICA was given a ray hope for a better future in a powerful and moving speech by their President Barrack Obama in Congress on Tuesday February 24.

It took a little girl's confidence to inspire the world's most powerful man in this gloomy economic times

Ty'Sheoma Bethea an eighth-grade student from South Carolina wrote to the President, borrowed the stamp to mail the letter, for help in repairing her school of which its buidlings were… Continue

CAVA BEKA NA NOMU NANUMA ME BALETA NA VANUA SA GOLE TIKO KINA NA NODA MATANITU O VITI, O NANUMA NI RAWA NI DINA NA I ROGOROGO NI SA CICIVAKA TIKO NA MATANITU O VITI NA MILITARY COUNCIL, KA SA VAKATULEWA TAKA TIKO YANI VEI INTERIM PM BAINIMARAMA NA VEIKA ME CAKAVA KEI NA KA ME KUA.....

Stop arrival order prevents IBA delegation from entering Fiji

The IBAHRI had planned to send a high-level delegation to Fiji from 18 to 22 February 2008. The purpose of the visit was to assess the country’s current state of justice and the rights and freedoms of its citizens, using international legal standards as yardsticks.

The IBA was dismayed to learn that a stop arrival order had been issued preventing the delegation from entering the country two days…

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