Media7 examines the reporting of the ongoing saga of Fijian politics
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Fiji (sometimes called the Fiji Islands), is a Melanesian country in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand and consists of an archipelago that includes 332 islands, a handful of which make up most of the land area, and approximately 110 of which are inhabited. Fiji straddles the 180 degree longitude line (which crosses land on a remote tip of Vanua Levu and again near the centre of Taveuni), so the international date line jogs east, placing Fiji all in one time zone and "ahead" of most of the rest of the world. Fiji is the product of volcanic mountains and warm tropical waters. Its majestic and ever-varied coral reefs today draw tourists from around the world, but were the nightmare of European mariners until well into the 19th century. As a result, Fijians have retained their land and often much of the noncommercial, sharing attitude of people who live in vast extended families with direct access to natural resources. When it came, European involvement and cession to Britain was marked by the conversion to Christianity, the cessation of brutal tribal warfare and cannibalism, and the immigration of a large number of indentured Indian laborers, who now represent nearly half of the population, as well as smaller numbers of Europeans and Asians. Today, Fiji is a land of tropical rainforests, coconut plantations, fine beaches, fire-cleared hills. For the casual tourist it is blessedly free of evils such as malaria, landmines ...
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Fiji's President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has approved decrees that formally de-establish the Great Council of the Chiefs (GCC)—an institution created by the British during colonialism, and one that in modern times has become politicised to the detriment of Fiji's pursuit of a common and equal citizenry. "The Great Council of the Chiefs is a product of our colonial past and Fiji must now focus on a future in which all Fijians are represented on the same basis," said Prime Minister Bainimarama. "If all Fijians are to have their say during the consultations for Fiji's new constitution, we must ensure every voice is equally heard and equally represented", Prime Minister Bainimarama said. In 1875, the British under colonialism created an elite body of iTaukei Chiefs known as the "Native Council" to directly and indirectly implement its rule over Fiji. The members of this body, which later came to be called the Great Council of Chiefs, held certain privileges. Prime Minister Bainimarama said that over the last 20 years or so, the GCC, including its secretariat, became highly politicised, with its members having political affiliations and membership in political parties. Unfortunately, this resulted in the GCC and its members unduly involving themselves in national politics and/or taking advantage of the GCC's traditional role to assert personal or political agenda. "Fiji's iTaukei heritage is a distinct and fundamental aspect of Fiji—this cannot be denied; however, as an ...
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Trade sanctions by the European Union against Commonwealth nations are of grave concern. Trade works better than aid. www.williamdartmouth.com
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Fiji will not be represented when the Pacific Islands Forum - 40 years old - meets in Auckland, New Zealand. Pacific correspondent Sean Dorney reports Fiji's absence - after it was suspended following a military coup in 2006 - has cast doubts on the organisation's relevance.
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A request to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to assist the Pacific in increasing the number of women in Pacific parliaments.
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June 2011 The ongoing tension between the two Pacific nations nearly turns military, as dispute shifts from the Tevita Mara issue to Minerva Reef dispute.
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Media7 continues to examine the reporting of the ongoing saga of Fijian politics
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A video montage of the political crossroads which the South Pacific nation finds itself.
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SPEECH BY COMMODORE JOSAIA VOREQE BAINIMARAMA, CF(Mil), OStJ, MSD, jssc, psc PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER FOR FINANCE, STRATEGIC PLANNING, NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND STATISTICS, PUBLIC SERVICE, PEOPLES CHARTER FOR CHANGE AND PROGRESS, INFORMATION, I-TAUKEI AFFAIRS, PROVINCIAL DEVELOPMENT, SUGAR INDUSTRY, LANDS AND MINERAL RESOURCES AT THE OPENING OF FIJI'S HIGH COMMISSION PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA, FRIDAY. 29TH JULY, 2011 11.00 AM Your Excellency, Francis Moloi, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Bula Vinaka and good morning. It gives me immense pleasure to be here this morning to open Fiji's High Commission to South Africa and indeed the first resident mission on the African Continent. First and foremost I must thank most sincerely the Government of the Republic of South Africa through His Excellency Moloi for facilitating the establishment of this Fijian High Commission. The warm and kind courtesies extended to me and my delegation is most appreciated and acknowledged. No doubt our High Commissioner-designate Salacakau and his staff have been indulged and look forward to continued assistance and co-operation. Excellencies Ladies and Gentlemen Fiji of course has many similarities with South Africa; including our respective colonial experiences; our grouping in the South countries; our membership of Non-Aligned Movement of which Fiji is a new member; our challenge to remove ethnic politics and discrimination and our need to grow our ...
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China respects Fiji's sovereignty June 10 2011: China respects Fiji sovereignty, not like countries that continue to bully Fiji, says the outgoing Chinese ambassador Dr Han Zhiqiang. Dr Han said China believed Fiji had the right to resolve its own issue as a sovereign nation. China will not take sides in continuously condemning and pressuring Fiji to make decisions like Australia and New Zealand. "Fiji and China are perfect brothers in the international arena and we respect each other's sovereignty," he said. "My government (China) attaches great importance to our bilateral ties. It is our determined policy and we are committed to do so. "No matter what may happen in the international politics, China will always be pro --Fiji and support Fiji and treat Fiji like a friend indeed." He said Fiji and China could work together to address a lot of issues affecting both countries. "Fiji and China are both developing countries and face similar challenges and tasks, thus we understand each other," Dr Han said. Minister for Foreign Affairs Ratu Inoke Kubuabola said Dr Han needed to be commended for playing a pivotal role in developing our bilateral relations. "China's support to the Engaging the Pacific meeting hosted by our Prime Minister in 2010 and the support for the Melanesian Spearhead Group Summit hosted in March, are instances of China responding to short term needs of Fiji that came outside of any agreed framework of development cooperation, and that this was possible is ...
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Media7 presenter Russell Brown talks to AUT Pacific Media Centre's director Dr David Robie, TVNZ's Pacific affairs reporter Barbara Dreaver and managing director Robert Khan of Radio Tarana about the state of post-coup Fiji and press freedom. Their verdict: Fiji under Bainimarama's military-backed regime is highly complicated and the only thing worse than a coup is a failed coup. Uploaded with the permission of Media7. 5 February 2009. Part 2 of 3. tvnz.co.nz Background: pacificmediacentre.blogspot.com
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Australia's Parliamentary Secretary, Richard Marles is interviewed by Whitney Fitzsimmons on Business Today program- a production by Australia Network. Marles remarked on Australia's policy for the Pacific region and Fiji, including the independent and disputed opinion poll conducted by Lowy Institute. stuckinfijimud.blogspot.com http
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