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Fiji given final warning (Otago Daily Times)
Fiji has been given a last chance to make progress on elections or face suspension from the Pacific Islands Forum, the regional body said today. Fiji has been ruled by Commodore Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama since a military coup in December 2006.
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Banned Fiji coup leader coming to NZ (Otago Daily Times)
A ban on Fiji's military commander and self-appointed prime minister Frank Bainimarama travelling to New Zealand will be lifted briefly so he can attend the Pacific Island forum next week.
Foreign ministers to meet Fiji's opposition politicians (Otago Daily Times)
South Pacific foreign ministers will meet opposition politicians in Suva this morning following their inconclusive talks yesterday with Fiji's military leader about the country's return to democracy.
Fiji plans to withdraw from democracy talks - Otago Daily Times
Fiji plans to withdraw from democracy talks Otago Daily Times, New Zealand - A travel ban imposed by New Zealand on Fijians linked to the military coup has resulted in the newly appointed chairman of Fijian Holdings Limited Robin ... |
Diplomatic channels with Fiji still open - PM (Otago Daily Times)
Prime Minister Helen Clark says diplomatic channels with Fiji are still open. Her comment follows a report Gerald McGhie, a former diplomat who chairs Transparency International, has called on New Zealand to reopen diplomatic channels with the Fiji interim government.
Report hits out at China's 'secretive' Pacific aid programme (Otago Daily Times)
China's secretive Pacific aid programme undermines good governance and impedes the efforts of the region's major donor, Australia, a new report has found.
No going back: Fijian leader (Otago Daily Times)
SUVA: Ousted leader Laisenia Qarase and other critics are deluding themselves if they believe Fiji will return to its pre-coup system of governance, its self-appointed prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, says.
Fiji expels newspaper publisher - Otago Daily Times
Fiji expels newspaper publisher Otago Daily Times, New Zealand - Fiji?s interim government, headed by coup leader and selfappointed prime minister Frank Bainimarama, said Mr Hunter was deported because he was a security ... |
Fiji expels newspaper publisher - Otago Daily Times
Fiji expels newspaper publisher Otago Daily Times, New Zealand - Fiji?s interim government, headed by coup leader and selfappointed prime minister Frank Bainimarama, said Mr Hunter was deported because he was a security ... |
Second may as well have been last (Otago Daily Times)
NEW Zealand?s netballers slammed back to earth with a thud this year, found wanting as they struggled to rediscover the form which won them a Commonwealth Games gold in 2006.
Policemen on murder charges (Otago Daily Times)
SUVA: Another eight Fiji policemen have been charged with murder linked to alleged human rights abuses following last year?s military coup in the Pacific nation.
Clark takes firm stand on Fiji (Otago Daily Times)
NUKU?ALOFA, Tonga: It was not a good look for the South Pacific to have a ??coup culture?? among one of the members of the 16-nation Pacific Islands Forum, Prime Minister Helen Clark said yesterday.
McKinnon set to talk to Fiji leader (Otago Daily Times)
WELLINGTON: Commonwealth Secretary-general Don McKinnon hopes to have a faceto-face meeting with Fiji?s interim Prime Minister at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga this week.
Expatriate judges quit Fiji court (Otago Daily Times)
WELLINGTON: The six remaining expatriate judges of the Fiji Court of Appeal have resigned. New Zealand justice Sir Thomas Eichelbaum said all six had concerns about actions by the Acting Chief Justice, Anthony Gates.
Warning signs for investors (Otago Daily Times)
HIGH profile journalist Warwick Roger rails in North & South magazine that others in his profession failed to warn him off Bridgecorp.
Fiji US ambassador criticised (Otago Daily Times)
FIJI: The military ruler of Fiji yesterday accused the United States ambassador of spreading misleading information about his coup, comparing the envoy to a New Zealand diplomat he expelled for allegedly meddling in the country?s affairs.
Fiji travel sanctions set to be widened (Otago Daily Times)
WELLINGTON: The Government will widen travel sanctions to cover more members of Fiji?s military regime, but will not formally announce the new measures until Monday.
Concern for Fiji?s judiciary (Otago Daily Times)
AUCKLAND: Australia has raised concerns about Fiji?s treatment of lawyers and judges with the United Nations Human Rights Council. Fiji?s military rulers, who seized power in a coup last December, have come under fire for their treatment of the country?s legal officials.
Europe waits as Fiji prevaricates (Otago Daily Times)
AUCKLAND: Fiji appears on a collision course with the Euro pean Union after extending a state of emergency despite an agreement reached last month. The European Union (EU) is believed to be examining a statement issued by the Fiji Government on Monday that says a state of emergency will be extended.
NZ, Australia criticised over Fiji (Otago Daily Times)
WASHINGTON: A senior United States congressional representative has blasted New Zealand and Australia for not appreciating the special circumstances that led to Fiji?s current instability.