News Articles Tagged: international
Fiji Promulgates Media Law Further Restricting Press Freedom - International Press Institute (press
 ABC Online | Fiji Promulgates Media Law Further Restricting Press Freedom International Press Institute (press release) Fiji coup leader and self-appointed Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama speaks at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in ... Fiji bans foreign press ownership in new media crackdown Fiji regime imposes tough new media contrals Forced divestment will kill newspaper |
International economists concerned about Fiji's pension fund - Radio Australia
International economists concerned about Fiji's pension fund Radio Australia And, of course, the Fijian Inland Revenue and Customs Authority's interpretation of tax rules pretty much ruined the Momi resort straight after the coup. ... |
Samoa PM speaks out for media freedom in Fiji - Radio New Zealand International
 Fijivillage | Samoa PM speaks out for media freedom in Fiji Radio New Zealand International Tuilaepa has told the Savali newspaper that the Fiji plan was ironic because on seizing power in the 2006 coup, the military regime claimed it was ... Fiji's draft media decree threatens long-term restrictions Press Freedom threatened by Fiji Junta |
SDL expects Fiji regime to cut pension to 40 members - Radio New Zealand International
 Radio New Zealand International | SDL expects Fiji regime to cut pension to 40 members Radio New Zealand International Peceli Kinivuwai, the general secretary of the SDL Party, which was ousted in the 2006 coup, says his party members have yet to receive notification their ... |
New study suggests Australia should re-engage with Fiji - Radio New Zealand International
 Radio New Zealand International | New study suggests Australia should re-engage with Fiji Radio New Zealand International ... the University of Fiji says travel bans against family members of those who remained in their post after the coup are unfair and should be eliminated. ... |
International Federation of Journalists puts more pressure on travel writers ... - e-Travel Blackboa
International Federation of Journalists puts more pressure on travel writers ... e-Travel Blackboard (press release) Christopher, I have visited Fiji many times, including since the last coup and have even interviewed PM Banaimarama. I have also written positive and ... |
Repression in Fiji -- international donors urged to act (Amnesty International)
The interim military government in Fiji has used a wide range of repressive tactics to stifle any protests and intimidate its critics.
Repression in Fiji – international donors urged to act (Amnesty International)
The interim military government in Fiji has used a wide range of repressive tactics to stifle any protests and intimidate its critics, according to a new report by Amnesty International. The report is based on Amnesty International’s research in Fiji during the crackdown that began in April 2009. The report details beatings, arbitrary arrests and detention, harassment of human rights defenders ...
International mission due in Fiji in 10 days - Radio New Zealand International
International mission due in Fiji in 10 days Radio New Zealand International, New Zealand - This comes amid international efforts to help Fiji return to democracy following the 2006 military coup. An exploratory mission to Fiji in late November ... |
Amnesty International: Fiji human rights on downward spiral since ... - International Herald Tribune
Amnesty International: Fiji human rights on downward spiral since ... International Herald Tribune, France - AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Human rights in Fiji have worsened since a 2006 military coup, with deaths in custody, degrading punishment of government ... IRB sees Pacific semifinalist in 2011 World Cup |
Remarks at International Women of Courage Award Ceremony - US Department of State
Remarks at International Women of Courage Award Ceremony US Department of State, DC - Challenging social norms is particularly difficult as Fiji has suffered a series of coups, including a military coup in December of 2006. ... Secretary of State Confers the International Women of Courage Awards |
Secretary of State Confers the International Women of Courage Awards - US Department of State
Secretary of State Confers the International Women of Courage Awards US Department of State, DC - ... advocates for gender equality, legal and political reform, and democracy, despite challenges and threats from Fiji?s military coup-led government. ... |
Fiji?s police chief issues a stern warning to people - Radio New Zealand International
Fiji?s police chief issues a stern warning to people Radio New Zealand International, New Zealand - Fiji?s police chief has issued a stern warning to people making public statements against the interim Government. Commodore Esala Teleni told Fiji live ... |
Fiji's Chaudhry gets more time in tax evasion case - Radio New Zealand International
Fiji's Chaudhry gets more time in tax evasion case Radio New Zealand International ... was arrested by Fiji police last month and charged with 12 offences relating to tax evasion and money laundering, which date back to just after the coup. |
Fijian Authorities Detain Journalist Overnight under Draconian Law - International Press Institute (
Fijian Authorities Detain Journalist Overnight under Draconian Law International Press Institute (press release) Fiji coup leader and self-appointed Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama speaks at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in ... |
Australia cautious despite Fiji's expulsion of its diplomat - International Business Times
 ABC Online | Australia cautious despite Fiji's expulsion of its diplomat International Business Times Fiji's former military chief Frank Bainimarama seized power in a 2006 coup, declared himself prime minister and deferred elections initially until 2010. ... Fiji expels Australia envoy as tensions grow Fiji Expels Another Envoy Australian diplomatic chief leaves Fiji |
Fiji Labour Party paints gloomy picture of economy - Radio New Zealand International
 Radio New Zealand International | Fiji Labour Party paints gloomy picture of economy Radio New Zealand International The party, whose leader Mahendra Chaudhry was the interim regime's finance minister for 18 months after the military coup, wonders about the confidence to ... |
Fiji Labour Party pains gloomy picture of economy - Radio New Zealand International
 Radio New Zealand International | Fiji Labour Party pains gloomy picture of economy Radio New Zealand International The party, whose leader Mahendra Chaudhry was the interim regime's finance minister for 18 months after the military coup, wonders about the confidence to ... |
New NZ trade commissioner expected in Fiji next month - Radio New Zealand International
 Radio New Zealand International | New NZ trade commissioner expected in Fiji next month Radio New Zealand International Reports from Fiji say a new Trade Commissioner from New Zealand is expected to take up office in Suva next month. New Zealand's top diplomat in Suva, ... |
Noting Fiji's demise, interim PM blames SVT and SDL - Radio New Zealand International
 Fijivillage | Noting Fiji's demise, interim PM blames SVT and SDL Radio New Zealand International The SVT dominated Fiji politics from 1992 to 1999 and the SDL was first elected in 2001 - a year after the Labour-run government was ousted in a coup. ... SVT and SDL ruined Fiji says Bainimarama Govt laying the platform for elections-PM |