Tag: Voreqe Bainimarama
Fall of a Fijian trafficker exposes previous government’s blind eye to meth
By Aubrey Belford, Stevan Dojcinovic, Jared Savage and Kelvin Anthony in an OCCRP investigation
The operator of a Pacific-wide network of pharmacy companies, Aiyaz...
Fiji PM Rabuka downplays ‘loyalist’ nepotism allegations
By Kelvin Anthony
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has played down criticism he is leading an administration that practices nepotism and favouritism.
The Rabuka-led three-party coalition...
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...
Fiji’s Bainimarama, suspended police chief plead not guilty to abuse of office charges
By Meri Radinibaravi in Suva
Former Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho appeared before Suva Magistrates Court judge Justice Seini...
‘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 military chief’s sharp criticism of ‘ambition, speed’ of changes sparks anxiety
Pacific Media Watch
Fiji’s military commander stirred a wave of anxiety today with an extraordinary statement claiming concern over the “ambition and speed” of...