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 …
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 …
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 …
Fijians have flocked to the polls, with the country's opposition parties increasingly confident they can beat Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and win power in the Pacific Island country. Key points: Frank Bainimarama and former prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka cast their ballots in Suva Voters want "skyrocketing" living costs, unemployment and social welfare to improve The first results are expected to …
Australia looks set to sign up to a joint statement from Pacific Islands Forum leaders that is expected to declare a "climate emergency" and calls for rapid and deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming. Key points: The PIF communique repeatedly calls for accelerated and drastic action to reduce emissions Anthony Albanese says Pacific leaders praised the …
Pacific Island leaders at the Glasgow climate conference have pressed Scott Morrison to make sharper cuts to Australia's emissions this decade as they grapple with the impacts of global warming. Key points: Australia's funding for neighbouring nations will increase to $2 billion over the next five years Scott Morrison told the conference technology would be crucial to achieving net zero …