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 …
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 …