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New Zealanders Would Not Dream of Investing in Fiji

INVESTORS are being told to steer clear of putting their money into Fiji, where agents are continuing to promote holiday home and resort investments. "I wouldn't dream of it," said Auckland investor and property commenta…
EU THREATENS TOUGHER SANCTIONS FOR FIJI

Brussels (Agence Europe) - The Swedish Presidency, speaking on behalf of the European Union, has criticised the decision of the Fiji government to expel the Australian High Commissioner and New Zealand's Acting Head of M…
The Crimes Promulgation Cover Up for IMF Funding in Fiji

Dear AG,You guys are quite quick on the uptake, but this latest "announcement" did not remove the 8 ball from its place, it has merely delayed the shot been taken. Just know that we know what you are doing, and although…
Canadian Legal Eagles Should Think Thrice about Fiji

Fiji is short of judges, but any Canadian legal eagles who fancy a secondment in a South Pacific tropical paradise and get the call should think once, twice, thrice and then say "no." Seven Sri Lankan judges recently…
When will Ordinary Fijians rise against Frank Bainimarama?

Since launching Fiji's fourth coup in less than two decades nearly three years ago, Voreque Bainimarama has attempted to present himself as the misunderstood champion of his troubled country, rather than the tinpot dicta…
United States Policy on Frank Bainimarama's Roadmap Confirmed

At this point, keeping sanctions in place is the only reasonable stance the US could take. Like US Ambassador for Asean Affairs Scot Marciel said, without a fully inclusive process, which includes the party that won by…
UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY ON MILITARY REGIMES

Unfortunately, military regimes are no better and usually worse than the civilian regimes they replace. They are authoritarian, repressive and decidedly undemocratic. They are not accountable to the public; they r…
We are Not Africans We are Fiji

There is an exceptional piece written by Tears for Fiji today which aptly describes the true nature, feelings and yearning that we all have to ensure lasting peace and prosperity in Fiji and more specifically to live by…
Australia to Lead Democratic Pacific Island Nations at G20

The following information was released by the Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Assistant Treasurer of the Australian Federal Government:Assistant Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry has met with Economic Ministers from across…
United Nations WTF

The United Nations is well placed to play a more proactive role in resolving the impasse in Fiji but it must learn to apply its own principles and standards to itself. That was the message an audience in Tauranga got las…