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Fiji steps up attacks on journalism
An Australian newspaper publisher has been deported from Fiji amid concerns over freedom of speech an human rights in the country. Ewan Hannah, the publisher of the Fiji Times was put on a flight to South Korea after a judge ruled he had broken visa conditions. This makes him the second Australian journalist to have been expelled from the country in recent months. Fiji?s government, which came to power in a coup in 2006, has been widely criticised by rights groups and governments in the regio
Samoa tourism steps out from the shade (Mail and Guardian)
Samoa has palm-fringed beaches, lagoons filled with wildly coloured fish and jungle-covered hills, but is only slowly coming out of the shade of better known South Pacific tourist destinations.
Fiji steps up regulations on returning former PM (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Fiji's military regime has reintroduced emergency regulations for a month following the return of deposed prime minister Laisenai Qarase to the capital Suva for the first time since December's coup.
Samoa tourism steps out from the shade
Samoa has palm-fringed beaches, lagoons filled with wildly coloured fish and jungle-covered hills but is only slowly coming out of the shade of ... of the tourists who make a beeline for Fiji or Tahiti. It has a particular appeal for those who shun the self-contained resorts which dot the Fijian coastline and it doesn't hurt Samoa that Fiji's
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1 link from 1 site) Samoa tourism steps out from the shade - AFP
Samoa tourism steps out from the shade AFP - ... the self-contained resorts which dot the Fijian coastline and it doesn't hurt Samoa that Fiji's popularity has declined since December's military coup. ... |
NZ steps up Fiji sanctions - SBS - World News Australia
| NZ steps up Fiji sanctions SBS - World News Australia, Australia - The new sanctions come on top of those already imposed on Fiji following last December's military coup. Those so-called "smart sanctions" were designed to ... |
Fiji chief who criticised Green exit steps down - Stuff.co.nz
| Fiji chief who criticised Green exit steps down Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - He told the Fiji Times a week ago there was a belief in the tourism industry that Mr Green's expulsion "is worse than a coup". ... |
Fiji chief who criticised Green exit steps down (Stuff)
Fiji's tourism chief has resigned, just a week after criticising his country's military regime for expelling New Zealand High Commissioner Michael Green.
Fiji's tourism chief steps down (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)
Fiji's tourism chief has resigned, just a week after criticising his country's military regime for expelling New Zealand High Commissioner Michael Green.
Fiji Broadcasting head steps down - Radio Australia
| Fiji Broadcasting head steps down Radio Australia, Australia - Mr Herman says his decision to resign was not a result of the recent coup in Fiji, however he did admit the political situation had placed new pressures on ... |
Malaysian lawyer steps down from Fiji post - Radio Australia
| Malaysian lawyer steps down from Fiji post Radio Australia, Australia - He said the Association was concerned that the appointment would lend credibility to Fiji's interim government which seized power in a military coup in ... |
Fiji takes steps back to constitutional govt (NZCity)
1 June 2007 The Government says the lifting of emergency regulations in Fiji is a good first step.
Fiji takes steps back to constitutional govt (Newstalk via Yahoo!Xtra News)
The Government says the lifting of emergency regulations in Fiji is a good first step.
U.S. steps up pressure on military to restore democratic rule (KPUA Hilo)
SUVA, Fiji (AP) _ The United States has stepped up pressure on Fiji's military government. The U-S is calling for a rapid return to democracy in return for an easing of restrictions on military links.
U.S. steps up pressure on military to restore democratic rule (KHNL News 8 Honolulu)
SUVA, Fiji The United States has stepped up pressure on Fiji's military government.