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Fiji bloggers denounce military expenditures - Global Voices Online
Fiji bloggers denounce military expenditures Global Voices Online, MA - Bainimarama, who came to power in a military-lead December 2006 coup, did not directly address military finances, instead concentrated on business ... |
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Fiji want military spokesman for NZ diplomatic job (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)
The military regime in Fiji reportedly wants to send a ranking officer to serve at its High Commission in Wellington.
Fiji's military rulers ban Methodist event (Scotland on Sunday)
FIJI'S military-led government has banned the country's powerful Methodist Church from holding its annual conference until 2014.
The corruption, abuse and nepotism in the Fiji Military Forces
Saturday 10th October was the 3rd Fiji DAY celebration organised by the Interim Regime, after the removal of an elected Government in 2006. The day also marked the intention of the interim to launch and promote the Peoples Charter for Change. Fiji Day also saw the lauching of the book “Tuimacilai” , a story on the life of the late Tui Nayau. It is worth our while to re-look at our past and make an audit of what we have achieved after the coup. It is also better for every citizen of Fiji to tak
Military government of Fiji Islands in cahoots with Fiji Water
Company rakes in huge profits at expense of Fijian people The military government of the Republic of the Fiji Islands and Fiji Water, one of the world’s most dominant purveyors of bottled water, are deeply in cahoots in a relationship to deprive the Fijian people of their rights and prosperity in exchange for immense private profits. In the name of U.S. corporate interests, the Fijian military makes sure that there is no such thing as a free sip of clean water. Fiji, co
Fiji military waits on UN invite (Fijilive)
Fiji’s military is keeping its fingers crossed that the United Nations will soon change its stance and include it in new peacekeeping operations.
The release of Rabaka’s Fiji military police killers kills the sincerity of the junta
By Michael Hartsell – Global Voices Online Fiji’s government admitted that eight soldiers and one policeman who had been found guilty of manslaughter have been released from prison, two months into their four-year sentences. A government spokesman said the Minister of Justice ordered their release under a compulsory supervision order, which allows certain criminals to serve the remainder of their sentences outside of prison. Fiji Law states the Minister of Justice may have a prisoner rel
Former Fiji military chief says People?s Charter is a military ... - Radio New Zealand International
Former Fiji military chief says People?s Charter is a military ... Radio New Zealand International, New Zealand - Colonel Isikia Savua, who was appointed Police Commissioner by 1987 coup leader Sitiveni Rabuka, said the list was given to the late Fiji statesman Ratu Sir ... |
Fiji Military arrest Peceli Rinakama - Matangi Tonga
Fiji Military arrest Peceli Rinakama Matangi Tonga Following the coup of December 2006, a report by Amnesty International last year, has claimed that there has been an ongoing and systematic pattern of ... |
Eight jailed for plot to kill Fiji military leader (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A Fijian high chief and seven others were jailed Friday after being convicted of plotting to kill military leader Voreqe Bainimarama.
Bainimarama flags military retirement (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)
Fiji's interim prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, has announced he will retire as head of the army in 2014.
Bainimarama flags military retirement - ABC Online
 Radio New Zealand International | Bainimarama flags military retirement ABC Online Commodore Bainimarama seizined power in a military coup in December 2006. Relations between Australia and Fiji soured after the coup, with Australia leading ... Reports Fiji's interim PM Bainimarama says he'll retire in 2014 |
Fiji's Military Ruler Tests the Boundaries - The Epoch Times
Fiji's Military Ruler Tests the Boundaries The Epoch Times COUP: A soldier mans a roadblock in Suva a day after military chief Voreqe Bainimarama took over control in Fiji in a bloodless coup on Dec. ... |
Australian academic calls for engagement with Fiji military Govt (ABC Radio Australia)
An Australian academic and commentator says Canberra should tone down its tough rhetoric towards Fiji.
PM waiting for word on Fiji's plan to send military officer (The New Zealand Herald)
Prime Minister John Key says he has not had any formal advice that the military regime in Fiji wants to send an officer to serve at its high commission in Wellington.
Fiji Put Up Military Spokesman For Nz Diplomatic Job - guide2.co.nz
Fiji Put Up Military Spokesman For Nz Diplomatic Job guide2.co.nz ... following a bloodless coup in 2006 led by Commodore Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama who is now Prime Minister. Relations between New Zealand and Fiji have ... |
Fiji's military rulers ban Methodist event - Scotsman
 Fijivillage | Fiji's military rulers ban Methodist event Scotsman They accused church ministers of spying on the military on behalf of the government ousted in a 2006 coup. hem of pursuing a political agenda to destabilise ... Keep up efforts for Fiji despite threats says McCully Fiji's Methodist ministers accused of spying Pensions cut for elderly Fijians who criticise regime |
Former military head denies softer NZ stance on Fiji - Australia Network News
Former military head denies softer NZ stance on Fiji Australia Network News [AFP] The former head of the Fiji military's land forces denies New Zealand has softened its stance against Fiji. Last week Fiji coup leader Frank ... Bainimarama hails 'change of stance' |
Military duo promoted to brigadier general (Fijilive)
The Fiji Military has promoted its two senior colonels to the rank of Brigadier General.
Fiji: 'The military is intent on retaining power' - Green Left Weekly
Fiji: 'The military is intent on retaining power' Green Left Weekly He spoke to Green Left Weekly's Aaron Roden about the character and contradictions of Fiji's military dictatorship, led by coup leader Frank Bainimarama. ... |