Articles Tagged: military

SUVA, Fiji (AP) _ Vowing not to repeat ``mistakes'' of the past, Fiji's military ruler says his South Pacific nation won't bow to international pressure and hold democratic elections just to appease its critics.

Vowing not to repeat "mistakes" of the past, Fiji's military ruler said Friday that his South Pacific nation will not bow to international pressure and hold democratic elections just to appease its critics.

Vowing not to repeat "mistakes" of the past, Fiji's military ruler said Friday that his South Pacific nation will not bow to international pressure and hold democratic elections just to appease its critics.

SUVA, Fiji (AP) - Vowing not to repeat "mistakes" of the past, Fiji's military ruler says his South Pacific nation won't bow to international pressure and hold democratic elections just to appease its critics.

Vowing not to repeat "mistakes" of the past, Fiji's military ruler said Friday that his South Pacific nation will not bow to international pressure and hold democratic elections just to appease its critics.

Bloggers, the Publisher of the Fiji Sun was taken in for question today because of this article. The Australian and NZ Governments have served notice on Vore and his goons. They must know that if they ?invaded? Fiji, the Fijians will accept them wholeheartedly and help them get rid of these bastards and point out those involved. What we at SV ask is for Australia and NZ to leave behind all their unworthy citizens who have been assisting the illegal junta to face the full brunt of the law in Fiji

Bloggers, the Publisher of the Fiji Sun was taken in for question today because of this article. The Australian and NZ Governments have served notice on Vore and his goons. They must know that if they ?invaded? Fiji, the Fijians will accept them wholeheartedly and help them get rid of these bastards and point out those involved. What we at SV ask is for Australia and NZ to leave behind all their unworthy citizens who have been assisting the illegal junta to face the full brunt of the law in Fi

The New Zealand and Australian military have in place contingency plans to evacuate citizens from Fiji with or without the Fijian Government's permission, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today.

The New Zealand and Australian military have in place contingency plans to evacuate citizens from Fiji with or without the Fijian Government's permission, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today.

Fiji?s self-appointed prime minister warned yesterday that his country?s return to democracy would be further delayed as he announced he would boycott a meeting of Pacific island leaders where he was expected to face tough questioning.

NIUE (AFP)--Fiji's military leader Voreqe Bainimarama has announced he will boycott this week's Pacific regional summit, avoiding an embarrassing confrontation over his broken promise to hold elections by March next year.

File photo shows Fiji's military leader Voreqe Bainimarama, who on Monday appointed himself acting finance minister in a cabinet reshuffle after the Labour Party quit the military-led regime.

Fiji's coup leader Voreqe Bainimarama on Monday appointed himself acting finance minister in a cabinet reshuffle after the Labour Party quit the military-led regime.

Wellington - Fiji's military strongman, Voreqe Bainimarama, tightened his grip on the South Pacific island state Monday and announced he would boycott a regional summit where he was expected to defend his refusal to hold fresh elections next year, ac...