Tag: Fiji coups
2000 Fiji coup leader George Speight applies for presidential pardon
By Vijay Narayan in Suva
Fiji’s 2000 coup leader George Speight, who has been serving time in prison for more than 20 years, has applied...
Fiji President welcomes inclusive ‘new dawn’ for Great Council of Chiefs
By Iliesa Tora and Kelvin Anthony
Chiefs are to serve people and not to be served, Fiji President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere told the Great Council...
Historic Girmit Day apology accepted as Fiji enters new era of unity and reconciliation
By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva
History unfolded live at the Vodafone Arena at Laucala Bay in Suva yesterday when the Methodist Church of Fiji and...
‘Time is right for reconciliation’ – Fiji’s Methodist Church seeks to mend race relations
By Rachael Nath
The Methodist Church of Fiji is seeking forgiveness from the descendants of Indian indentured labourers, or Girmitiyas, for the transgressions of the...
‘No Fiji TV broadcast tonight due to censorship’ – Rika recalls Fiji media intimidation
By Lice Movono in Suva
Veteran Fijian journalist Netani Rika and his wife were resting in their living room when he was suddenly woken, startled...
Fiji’s coalition trinity means ‘more cooks’ but Rabuka confident on future
The first time Sitiveni Rabuka was elected into office was more than 30 years ago. Today marks a little over a month since he...