The Fiji Attorney General, Sayed-Khaiyum says there are no restrictions on religion in Fiji. Sayed-Khaiyum responded to comments by Jonathan Temm , president of the New Zealand Law Society by saying his comments are “obtuse, lack any substance and it is clear that he is seriously misinformed on events in Fiji.” On August 26 Radio New Zealand International reported Read more
Regional policy makers are reeling at the implications of a remarkable opinion poll that shows overwhelming public support in Fiji for Frank Bainimarama – widely regarded as a Pacific pariah for his 2006 coup and continuing refusal to bow to demands for an early election. The poll – commissioned by the independent Australian think tank, Read more
The Fiji squad holds nightly church services to help them bond as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup. Fiji’s strong Christian heritage had helped bind the side together since their arrival in New Zealand The 30 strong squad features 21 overseas-based players. “It’s a team literally from around the globe – all over Europe, Japan, Read more
The Sydney based Lowy Institute commissioned opinion poll, titled “Fiji at Home and in the World”, published in New Zealand on Wednesday to coincide with the Pacific Islands’ Forum Leader’s meeting shows Fiji’s coup leader scores high approval in the poll.
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New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, who will chair the 40th edition of the Pacific Forum, faces a Melanesian and Micronesian rebellion over his hard-line on Bainimarama, who seized power in a military coup in 2006. Fiji hosted a shadow summit last week and in a communiqué the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Read more
The Pacific Conference of Churches gathered for its 50th anniversary at the Malua Theological College where it all began. Delivering a pointed keynote address, Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi restated the PCC’s role in the region and its people. “The focus of the Christian churches around the world and in our region is to strengthen and invigorate Read more
The Methodist Church of Fiji has called on its members not to engage in illegal practices that could disrupt the peace in the country. The message came from Methodist Church general secretary Reverend Tuikilakila Waqairatu who said it was important for its church members to adhere to the rule of law. “I think that it’s Read more
US Cables reveal the violence of the Fijian regime. The military is unsparing in its use of violence and intimidation – but there are signs of dissenting voices, writes Philip Dorling.
Some quiet acts of defiance against Fiji’s military regime occurred this week. A large number of spray-painted anti-government slogans appeared overnight on walls around the capital, Suva.
Read the article...More than 1300 members of the Catholic Women’s league have gathered at this year’s annual general meeting in Savusavu which started yesterday.
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It has been reported that the Methodist Church annual conference is cancelled. It was due to begin on 23 August. Speaking to Fiji Live, Lt Colonel Neumi Leweni said the church senior officials have not been abiding by the permit conditions.“Let’s leave it at that for now,” he said. The Methodist Church Standing Committee met on Read more