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Bainimarama acts as Fiji army spokesman (The West Australian)
Fiji's self-appointed prime minister Frank Bainimarama has tightened his grip on information in his country, deciding he alone should be the army's media spokesman.
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Former Fiji PM pleads not guilty - The West Australian
Former Fiji PM pleads not guilty The West Australian, Australia - Qarase, who led Fiji for six years until he was ousted in a bloodless coup in 2006, pleaded not guilty to three counts of abuse of office and one count of ... |
Fiji High Court dismisses appeal challenging 2006 coup (The West Australian)
Fiji’s military-led government has had a victory, after the nation’s High Court dismissed a legal challenge questioning the legality of the 2006 coup. In a decision today, Fiji’s High Court in Suva d
Fiji coup leader set for court victory (The West Australian)
Fiji's military leader Frank Bainimarama is expected to emerge victorious when the nation's High Court hands down its verdict on a challenge to the legitimacy of his 2006 coup.
Fiji leader defends upcoming UN address (The West Australian)
Fiji's coup-installed leader has been forced to defend plans to address the United Nations, after the man he overthrew said the speech would contain lies.
PNG 'most corrupt in Pacific' (The West Australian)
Papua New Guinea will remain one of the most corrupt countries in the world if its citizens don't start taking responsibility for their actions, Transparency International (TI) PNG says.
Deported publisher wins Fiji's top prize (The West Australian)
An Australian newspaper publisher deported from Fiji for being a security threat to the military government has won the South Pacific country's top journalism award.
Qarase lodges Fiji treason complaint (The West Australian)
Fiji's ousted prime minister Laisenia Qarase has lodged a treason complaint against dozens of people who played a role in the 2006 military coup that saw his government thrown out of office.
Fiji talks to take place in New York (The West Australian)
A commonwealth group investigating developments in Fiji since the 2006 military coup will meet in New York later this month. The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG), made up of the foreign ministers of nine countries, will meet on September 27.
Fiji coup leader plans to address UN (The West Australian)
Fiji coup leader Commodore Frank Bainimarama is preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly meeting next week.
Fiji charter consultation is 'a charade' (The West Australian)
Moves by Fiji's military government to gauge support for a document that will usher in big political changes are a charade, an Australia-based academic has said.
Fiji cops 'arresting charter opponents' (The West Australian)
Police in Fiji are finding excuses to arrest people campaigning against a plan to change the country's voting system, a political leader says. Former Fiji opposition leader Mick Beddoes said police were locking up those opposed to the draft People's Charter for Change, Peace and Progress.
Fiji coup leader under fire for trips (The West Australian)
Fiji's coup-installed leader is coming under scrutiny for his jet-setting lifestyle since taking power.
Human Rights Forum Highlights Hindu Minority Plight - San Leandro India West
Human Rights Forum Highlights Hindu Minority Plight San Leandro India West, CA - Although Fiji Indians had gone through a difficult time, there was a glimmer of hope, Narayan said. Ironically, following a coup in 2006, things are looking ... |
Rice arrives in Samoa for Fiji talks (The West Australian)
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has arrived in Samoa for regional talks aimed at urging Fiji to hold free elections next year.
Ganilau 'no problem' as meeting chair (The West Australian)
Australian officials in Fiji have moved to calm disquiet after they objected to the man chosen to lead a regional meeting on disaster management on Thursday.
Fiji's Chaudhry, Bainimarama meet (The West Australian)
Fiji's self-appointed prime minister met on Thursday with his finance minister behind closed doors, amid speculation the country faces a fresh political crisis.
No elections next year: Fiji coup leader (The West Australian)
Fiji's coup leader Frank Bainimarama has abandoned a promise to hold elections next year, local media say. Bainimarama - who overthrew the elected government in December 2006 - last year promised Pacific leaders that he would send voters back to the polls by March next year.
Smith to meet Fijian coup leader-PM (The West Australian)
Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has entered talks in Fiji that bring him face to face for the first time with the South Pacific country's 2006 coup leader, Frank Bainimarama.
Smith to quiz Fiji regime about poll (The West Australian)
Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has arrived in Fiji, putting the nation's coup leader on notice that he expects an unwavering commitment to fresh elections next year.