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Local News in brief - Fiji Times
Local News in brief Fiji Times FIJI Television Ltd will provide coverage of the Battle of the Giants soccer tournament on SKY Pacific pay per view channel, says group CEO Tarun Patel. ... |
Fiji Not Keen to Replace Australian Diplomat - The Epoch Times
 Radio New Zealand International | Fiji Not Keen to Replace Australian Diplomat The Epoch Times ... as the two countries argue over Fiji's return to democracy. Commodore Bainimarama seized power in a 2006 coup and has deferred elections until 2014, ... Vanuatu confirms it'll be represented at Engaging Fiji meeting in Nadi |
Century old Fiji Times falls victim to media crackdown - Uzbekistan News
 Uzbekistan News | Century old Fiji Times falls victim to media crackdown Uzbekistan News Former prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who led the first coup in 1987, but was democratically elected in 1992, said Tuesday the Fiji Times had been very ... |
Thaksin urges snap poll to end Thai crisis - Daily Times
Thaksin urges snap poll to end Thai crisis Daily Times “Lauching a coup wouldn't be an easy thing like in the past, as it will face a lot of resistance from the people,” said the 60-year-old telecoms billionaire ... Dissolve Parliament: Thaksin |
Economy contracts, exports do well - Fiji Times
Economy contracts, exports do well Fiji Times Prof Prasad said Fiji's economic problems in the recent past began after the 2000 coup before which it had consistently recorded better growth rates in 1997 ... |
Pioneers set pace - Fiji Times
Pioneers set pace Fiji Times RUGBY League has come a long way since the pioneer Fiji Bati played its first game in 1992. Tracing back the birth of the professional code in Fiji one ... |
Fiji to hear soon on Commonwealth Games ban - Times of India
Fiji to hear soon on Commonwealth Games ban Times of India Fiji was suspended from the Commonwealth in September when military ruler Commodore Frank Bainimarama, who seized power in a 2006 coup, refused to bow to ... |
Australia, Fiji join forces after Tomas - Brisbane Times
 ABC Online | Australia, Fiji join forces after Tomas Brisbane Times Australia and New Zealand imposed travel bans on Fiji's military regime after Bainimarama led a coup in December 2006, ousting the democratically elected ... Bullies to the rescue NZ to help Fiji as long as necessary - McCully NZ helps cyclone ravaged Fiji |
8 jailed for plot to kill PM - Straits Times
 Straits Times | 8 jailed for plot to kill PM Straits Times The men conspired to kill armed forces chief Commodore Frank Bainimarama (above), who seized power in a bloodless coup in 2006. -- PHOTO: AP SUVA (Fiji) ... |
Fiji may pull out of Commonwealth : PM - Otago Daily Times
Fiji may pull out of Commonwealth : PM Otago Daily Times Fiji coup leader Commodore Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama is threatening to pull out of the Commonwealth, which he says continues to meddle in attempts to move ... |
Fiji human rights to face UN scrutiny (Brisbane Times)
Four people have died in Fijian military or police custody since the 2006 coup and dozens have been abused, a human rights group says.
Key not briefed on Fiji reports (Otago Daily Times)
Prime Minister John Key says he has not had any formal advice on reports that the military regime in Fiji wants to send a ranking officer to serve at its high commission in Wellington. read more
Inspired effort sees 32000 books reach Fiji - The Bay of Plenty Times
 The Bay of Plenty Times | Inspired effort sees 32000 books reach Fiji The Bay of Plenty Times ... January 2010 Tauranga's Jill Best has become godmother to Fiji's shoestring pubic library service, funnelling 32000 books into the coup-ravaged country. ... |
Fijian media firms banned from talks (Brisbane Times)
Fiji's military regime has banned the country's two largest media groups from talks on new media laws because they practice "perverse" journalism.
Australia is right to keep the pressure on Fiji (Brisbane Times)
Fiji has been a flashpoint in Pacific regional affairs for many years.
Global pinch effects felt at home - Fiji Times
Global pinch effects felt at home Fiji Times Fiji Institute of Technology Faculty of Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism Studies dean Dr Mahendra Reddy said remittances, which had become a major source ... |
PNG urges Australia, NZ to support Fiji (Brisbane Times)
Fiji's Melanesian neighbours will work to end Australia and New Zealand's opposition to Fiji's military regime, PNG Prime Minister Michael Somare says.
Legacy of a statesman - Fiji Times
Legacy of a statesman Fiji Times Mara was interim Prime Minister until 1992 when the first elections were held in post-1987 coup Fiji. The interim government during this period comprised ... |
Donors threaten to cut Fiji aid - Washington Times
 Washington Times | Donors threaten to cut Fiji aid Washington Times, DC By Kristina Stefanova | Friday, April 10, 2009 SUVA, Fiji | This Pacific Island nation, more than two years after a coup installed a military regime, stands to lose tens of millions of dollars in aid if its rulers continue balking at international ... |
Times & Star (West Cumberland Times & Star)
Is this the face of a mutineer? SHOULD Cumbrians ever pause to consider who is or was the most famous of its sons, many will immediately mention William Wordsworth. Some would nominate Lord Lonsdale, the famous Yellow Earl, for his participation in racing and boxing circles.