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Moves against Fiji's minorities 'unwise' (The New Zealand Herald)
Some Fijians want to penalise the Indo-Fijian community for its perceived support of the present regime, says a former vice-president of the island nation.
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Moves against Fiji's minorities 'unwise' (The New Zealand Herald)
Some Fijians want to penalise the Indo-Fijian community for its perceived support of the present regime, says a former vice-president of the island nation.
Charter will end ethnic dominance - Sydney Morning Herald
Charter will end ethnic dominance Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - It also seeks to tackle the country's so-called coup culture, which has seen Fiji governments overthrown four times since 1987. "A strategy of 12 principles ... |
Fiji charter floats electoral reforms (The New Zealand Herald)
Fiji's ethnically based communal voting system will be replaced and steps taken to tackle the country's "coup culture", under a long-awaited strategy released yesterday.
Charter will end ethnic dominance (Sydney Morning Herald)
FIJI'S military regime has published its blueprint for a new electoral system that sweeps away the previous reservation of seats for racial groups, designed to ensure dominance by indigenous Fijians.
Bainimarama on move - New Zealand Herald
Bainimarama on move New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Fiji's coup-installed leader is coming under scrutiny for his jet-setting lifestyle since taking power. Commodore Frank Bainimarama, who seized power in a ... |
Fiji's post-coup economy shrinks more than expected - New Zealand Herald
Fiji's post-coup economy shrinks more than expected New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - New figures show Fiji's economy contracted by 6.6 per cent the year after a military coup in the country, a result that's more than two per cent worse than ... |
Fiji's post-coup economy shrinks more than expected (The New Zealand Herald)
New figures show Fiji's economy contracted by 6.6 per cent the year after a military coup in the country, a result that's more than two per cent worse than expected.
Delight reigns on historic day (The New Zealand Herald)
The pealing of church bells and the thundering of a cannon marked the moment Tonga's new sovereign was finally crowned. The coronation of King George Tupou V on a fine day in the capital, Nuku'alofa, delighted Tongans and overseas visitors witnessing the historic event.
Rice adds her voice to Pacific push for elections in Fiji - Sydney Morning Herald
Rice adds her voice to Pacific push for elections in Fiji Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - ... joined her counterparts from Pacific island nations in Samoa yesterday to press Fiji's coup leaders to revive plans for elections next year. ... |
Fiji move leaves Clark cold (The New Zealand Herald)
Fiji's interim leader has "shattered promises" and made pledges to Pacific leaders he never intended to keep, says Prime Minister Helen Clark.
Bainimarama: No elections for Fiji in 2009 - New Zealand Herald
Bainimarama: No elections for Fiji in 2009 New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Fiji coup leader Commodore Frank Bainimarama, has told Fiji Radio there will be no election next March. He said the 2009 election timeline is unachievable, ... |
Bainimarama: No elections for Fiji in 2009 (The New Zealand Herald)
Fiji coup leader Commodore Frank Bainimarama, has told Fiji Radio there will be no election next March. He said the 2009 election timeline is unachievable, because the much needed electoral reforms cannot be done in the eight months to next March.
Fiji coup leader claims Pacific support - Sydney Morning Herald
 Fijivillage | Fiji coup leader claims Pacific support Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - Fiji's coup leader claims he has regional support to pursue electoral reforms before a vote to restore democracy, despite warnings from Australia and New ... Smith upsets Fiji coup leader Fiji capable of holding polls within months - Peters Fiji Coup culture will continue unless reform enacted, Forum ... |
Fiji coup leader says South Pacific nations agreed on reforms ... - International Herald Tribune
Fiji coup leader says South Pacific nations agreed on reforms ... International Herald Tribune, France - AP SUVA, Fiji: Fiji's coup leader said Thursday he has won agreement from visiting South Pacific foreign ministers that his country needs political reforms ... |
Smith to meet ousted Fijian PM - Sydney Morning Herald
Smith to meet ousted Fijian PM Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - Smith has said he looked forward to meeting Qarase, who was overthrown from power during the military coup, and Beddoes. He said Fiji's return to respect ... |
Smith to meet Fijian coup leader-PM - Sydney Morning Herald
Smith to meet Fijian coup leader-PM Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - Since taking up his post last year, Mr Smith has been critical of Fiji's self-appointed prime minister, who seized office in a bloodless coup in December ... |
Ousted Fiji PM 'hoping and praying' for elections (The New Zealand Herald)
Ousted Fiji leader Laisenia Qarase has told South Pacific foreign ministers including Winston Peters that military strongman Frank Bainimarama should honour a commitment to hold elections next year.
Australia: Fiji elections possible by March 2009 if Bainimarama is ... - International Herald Tribun
Australia: Fiji elections possible by March 2009 if Bainimarama is ... International Herald Tribune, France - ... their first visit to Fiji since military commander Commodore Frank Bainimarama seized power in a 2006 coup and installed himself as prime minister. ... |
Fiji capable of holding polls within months - Peters - New Zealand Herald
 Radio Australia | Fiji capable of holding polls within months - Peters New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - It was the first high-level meeting involving Bainimarama since the 2006 coup. The contact group remained tightlipped over whether the Fijian military ... Fiji Coup culture will continue unless reform enacted, Forum ... Fiji democracy talks 'worthwhile' Smith pressures Fiji to guarantee poll |