Fiji

  • Jun 3, 2005
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FIJI: Reconciliation bill makes stormy progress

The government still intends enacting the Reconciliation, Tolerance and Unity Bill, Prime...

Fiji
  • Jan 11, 2005
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CHINA/TAIWAN/PACIFIC: Rivals woo Pacific Island states

As China emerges as a major Pacific power it is becoming more assertive in its opposition to...

China
  • Jan 4, 2005
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PACIFIC: Brighter outlook for island states in 2005

Positive political and economic developments in key Pacific island states may challenge the...

  • Aug 9, 2004
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FIJI: Sentences underline Bainimarama's dominance

Vice President Ratu Jope Seniloli was convicted on August 6 of aiding the coup that took place in...

Fiji
  • Apr 8, 2004
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PACIFIC: Doubts frustrate forum's integration efforts

The Pacific Island Forum held a special summit in Auckland on April 6 to consider sweeping...

Pacific
  • Feb 4, 2004
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FIJI: Bainimarama asserts personal and military power

Commodore Frank Bainimarama was reappointed as commander of the military on January 29. A rift...

Fiji
  • Sep 8, 2003
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FIJI: Qarase's offer designed for rejection

The Fiji Labour Party (FLP) last week rejected the government's offer of cabinet representation....

Fiji
  • Jul 22, 2003
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AUSTRALIA/SOLOMON ISLANDS: Intervention in progress

Australian Prime Minister John Howard today said that the Australian-led intervention in the...

Solomon Islands