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Why Fiji's new anti-corruption commissioner was arrested on her first day in the job
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Fiji's new anti-corruption commissioner was arrested on her first day in the job

ABC  

Even by Fijian standards of high political drama, the arrest of the country's new anti-corruption commissioner on her first day in the job was extraordinary. "The public needs to know that the appointment was done in haste," said Ms Puleiwai, who promptly resigned as acting deputy after Ms Malimali's arrest. "FICAC can be used to protect the interests of Fiji, …

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Fiji’s former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama jailed for a year
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fiji’s former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama jailed for a year

Al Jazeera  

Judge says Bainimarama abused his power to shut down an investigation into alleged corruption at the University of the South Pacific Frank Bainimarama, who was Fiji’s prime minister for some 15 years until losing power in 2022, has been jailed for a year after he was found guilty of using his position to shut down a corruption investigation into a …

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Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama to spend night in police custody after abuse of office charge
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama to spend night in police custody after abuse of office charge

ABC  

Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama will spend the night in police custody after being charged with abuse of office. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Fiji's former attorney general In a detailed statement of charges released on Tuesday evening, police allege the three men "failed to comply" with statutory requirements for tenders as stipulated under Fiji law. Former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama …

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'Shoot the dogs': Shania celebrated a new Fiji, but one year on a decision left her 'shocked'
1 year ago

'Shoot the dogs': Shania celebrated a new Fiji, but one year on a decision left her 'shocked'

ABC  

On Christmas Eve last year Shania Singh was in celebration mode. Mr Rabuka acknowledged Ms Singh's concerns and noted that the agriculture minister's comments were a "kneejerk reaction" to the problem. Fiji gets a coalition government Photo shows Fijian politicians Biman Prasad, Bill Gavoka and Sitiveni Rabuka Fiji will have new political leadership after two days of tense negotiations following …

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China in the Pacific: The Fiji Case
1 year, 7 months ago

China in the Pacific: The Fiji Case

The Diplomat  

Much has changed in the Pacific in the year since Solomon Islands signed a security agreement with China in April 2022. When Bainimarama grasped power in a 2006 military coup, his ostracism by Fiji’s traditional partners in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States was China’s great gain. In turn, Bainimarama adopted a “look north” policy that embraced China’s growing …

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Under New Leadership, What’s Next for Fiji?
1 year, 10 months ago

Under New Leadership, What’s Next for Fiji?

The Diplomat  

New Fijian leader Sitiveni Rabuka proclaimed he was “humbled” as he was confirmed in late December to become the small island nation’s 12th prime minister. Dr. Sanjay Ramesh, a senior fellow in the Department of Social and Political Science at the University of Sydney, told The Diplomat that “poverty amongst Indigenous Fijians is very high, as much as 70 percent …

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Fiji suspends national police chief
1 year, 10 months ago

Fiji suspends national police chief

The Hindu  

Fiji suspended its police chief "effective immediately" on Friday, shunting aside an ally of the former prime minister who was defeated in general elections last month. The sidelined police chief, Sitiveni Qiliho, is regarded as a close supporter of former prime minister Frank Bainimarama, who ruled the Pacific nation for 16 years after leading a 2006 military coup. Prime Minister …

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After Fiji’s Election: From One Coup Leader to Another
1 year, 11 months ago

After Fiji’s Election: From One Coup Leader to Another

The Diplomat  

Fiji’s December election initially produced an unclear result, with both the FijiFirst Party of Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and the alliance between the People’s Alliance Party and the National Federation Party winning 26 seats each. After several days of negotiations with the Social Democratic Liberal Party – which despite its collapse in support ironically became the Parliament’s kingmaker – a …

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AP: WHO knew of past sex misconduct claim against doctor
1 year, 11 months ago

AP: WHO knew of past sex misconduct claim against doctor

Associated Press  

LONDON — When a doctor tweeted that she was “sexually assaulted” by a World Health Organization staffer at a Berlin conference in October, the U.N. agency’s director-general assured her that WHO had “zero tolerance” for such misconduct. The U.N. health agency said in an email that it could not comment on individual cases for confidentiality and due process reasons, but …

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The week in 5 charts | Taliban’s ban on women’s education, biodiversity agreement, and more
1 year, 11 months ago

The week in 5 charts | Taliban’s ban on women’s education, biodiversity agreement, and more

The Hindu  

Taliban bans women from universities Afghanistan’s young women can no longer study in universities after the Taliban administration in Afghanistan banned girls from private and public universities on Tuesday. The total number of pending cases concerning crimes against women relating to “harassment, dowry cruelty and death, eve teasing, domestic violence” are 283 according to data from the Integrated Case Management …

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'Rambo' Rabuka returns as Fiji Prime Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

'Rambo' Rabuka returns as Fiji Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Former military commander Sitiveni Rabuka was on Saturday, December 24, 2022 confirmed as Fiji's Prime Minister, after accusing the outgoing government of stoking "fear and chaos" to derail his return to power. The two-time coup leader and former prime minister ¬ nicknamed "Rambo" ¬ narrowly triumphed over Bainimarama by 28 votes to 27 in a secret ballot held in Parliament, …

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PM Modi congratulates Fiji's new premier Sitiveni Rabuka, hopes to further bolster ties between two nations
2 years ago

PM Modi congratulates Fiji's new premier Sitiveni Rabuka, hopes to further bolster ties between two nations

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, extended his best wishes to Sitiveni Rabuka, the newly elected premier of Fiji. Earlier on Saturday, December 24, Rabuka, the former military commander, was sworn in as Prime Minister of Fiji, ending a tumultuous week in a fragile Pacific democracy. Rabuka's rise to the country's top post Rabuka, the head of the People’s Alliance …

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Sitiveni Rabuka installed as Fiji's prime minister after new coalition's vote of support
2 years ago

Sitiveni Rabuka installed as Fiji's prime minister after new coalition's vote of support

ABC  

Sitiveni Rabuka has became Fiji's prime minister after a coalition of parties voted, narrowly, to install him as leader of the strategically important Pacific nation, signalling an end to Frank Bainimarama's 16 years in power. Key points: The secret parliamentary vote was closer than expected, with 28 members of parliament voting for Mr Rabuka and 27 for Mr Bainimarama The …

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Sitiveni ‘Rambo’ Rabuka confirmed as Fiji’s new prime minister
2 years ago

Sitiveni ‘Rambo’ Rabuka confirmed as Fiji’s new prime minister

Al Jazeera  

Outgoing Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said after losing nomination vote: ‘This is democracy and this is my legacy.’ Sitiveni Rabuka has become Fiji’s 12th prime minister, ending a tense political stalemate that had gripped the small Pacific island nation in the days following an undecisive election outcome this month. The 74-year-old said he felt “humbled” as he made his way …

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Leave quietly: The Hindu Editorial on a new round of political crisis in Fiji
2 years ago

Leave quietly: The Hindu Editorial on a new round of political crisis in Fiji

The Hindu  

Fiji, the tiny archipelago nation in the South Pacific that has seen several coups since it got independence from the British in 1970, is facing a new round of power struggle and political instability. The latest crisis broke out after the December 14 general election produced a hung assembly with the ruling Fiji First party of Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama …

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Fiji’s military called in to maintain order after disputed polls
2 years ago

Fiji’s military called in to maintain order after disputed polls

Al Jazeera  

The prime minister, who has refused to concede, said the military was deployed to ensure security. The Pacific nation’s longtime Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama confirmed the move on Thursday, citing unsubstantiated reports of post-vote ethnic violence as the reason for the military deployment. The opposition leader, Rabuka, led Fiji’s first military takeover in 1987 and later served seven years as …

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Cheers for Fiji’s ‘new PM’ but parliament swearing-in delayed
2 years ago

Cheers for Fiji’s ‘new PM’ but parliament swearing-in delayed

Al Jazeera  

Fiji’s police force has called for calm and urged ‘all Fijians to respect the political process’ amid power transition. Fiji is expecting a new leader to take office for the first time in 16 years after national elections resulted in three parties joining to form a coalition government to dislodge longtime Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama. “Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama …

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Tears of joy as opposition reach deal to unseat veteran Fiji PM
2 years ago

Tears of joy as opposition reach deal to unseat veteran Fiji PM

The Hindu  

Ecstatic Fijians poured onto the streets to celebrate the end of Frank Bainimarama's 16-year rule, after election opponents reached a deal on Tuesday to form a coalition government. Former rugby international and coup leader-turned-democrat Sitiveni "Rambo" Rabuka, is set to be the country's next Prime Minister, after securing the support of a minor party and enough seats for a parliamentary …

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Vote counting finishes in Fiji election with no clear winner
2 years ago

Vote counting finishes in Fiji election with no clear winner

The Hindu  

Vote counting finished in Fiji's general election on Sunday but there was no clear winner, and various political parties are now negotiating to form a coalition government. Mr. Rabuka's People's Alliance Party and allies the National Federation Party won about 45% of the vote combined. "We're watching and waiting for what is on offer, then we'll make the decision based …

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Fiji: Final results show general election deadlocked with all votes counted
2 years ago

Fiji: Final results show general election deadlocked with all votes counted

Firstpost  

Incumbent Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama’s Fiji First party and a coalition led by Sitiveni Rabuka were both projected to secure 26 seats in the 55-seat legislature, according to a Fijian Election Office tally posted online Suva, Fiji: Final results showed Fiji’s tumultuous general election deadlocked Sunday, with two rival ex-coup leaders failing to win a clear majority of seats in …

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Vote counting finishes in Fiji election with no clear winner
2 years ago

Vote counting finishes in Fiji election with no clear winner

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vote counting finished in Fiji's …

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Election deadlock in Fiji after all votes counted: Vote monitor
2 years ago

Election deadlock in Fiji after all votes counted: Vote monitor

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and political rival Sitiveni Rabuka are projected to win 26 seats each in parliament. Final results show Fiji’s general elections deadlocked, with neither incumbent Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama nor his political rival Sitiveni Rabuka heading for a majority of seats in parliament. Bainimarama’s Fiji First party and a coalition led by his rival Rabuka are projected …

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Fiji’s opposition lodges complaint over election results
2 years ago

Fiji’s opposition lodges complaint over election results

Al Jazeera  

Move comes after Fiji’s electoral authorities took down a provisional tally that showed the opposition holding a very early lead. Sitiveni Rabuka’s coalition was ahead in the early count from Wednesday’s vote when authorities took down the election results app early on Thursday, citing technical problems. When the results came back online four hours later, Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama’s Fiji …

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Fiji’s Bainimarama vows to respect election result as polls close
2 years ago

Fiji’s Bainimarama vows to respect election result as polls close

Al Jazeera  

Frank Bainimarama pledges to respect result as he faces off with a rival looking to end the prime minister’s 16-year stint in power. Polls have closed in the Fiji with Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama vowing to respect the outcome of the election, which is being seen as a test of the Pacific nation’s democracy. Bainimarama’s FijiFirst party went on to …

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