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US advises Americans to stay away from Fiji
Thursday, 22 February 2001, 1:14 pm | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
Yesterday's Fiji Sun reported that the US advised US travel agents to advise their clients and tourists against coming to Fiji due to the current position of instability. The US government regularly issued travel advisories to its citizens. More >>
Bomb threat in Suva & Fire-bomb in Navua
Wednesday, 21 February 2001, 1:44 pm | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
Media reports of a bomb threat in Suva, and a firebomb in Navua within the past two days have raised renewed concerns about security in Fiji. The media reported that yesterday the military sealed off a large part of Victoria Parade in Suva after receiving ... More >>
Regime can’t explain President's resignation
Wednesday, 21 February 2001, 8:59 am | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
The Qarase regime has been unable to explain to the Fiji Court of Appeal when did Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara resign from the Presidency. Pacnews reports that Sir Ian Barker, one of the five presiding judges, wanted to know whether the government's team of ... More >>
Fiji First Day a success, says organiser
Wednesday, 21 February 2001, 8:49 am | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
The organiser of the Fiji First Day, Mick Beddoes has told the media that the call for people to stay home and pray was a success. Beddoes said that despite the intimidation from the Commissioner of Police, the Public Service Commission, and two daily newspapers, ... More >>
More Fiji businesses close
Wednesday, 21 February 2001, 8:48 am | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
At least two major factories closed over the weekend laying off an estimated 1,000 workers. A leading garment factory in Lautoka, Trident, closed for business at the end of last week and removed all its machines. The machines were reportedly packed ... More >>
Fiji's first day frustrated
Tuesday, 20 February 2001, 10:41 am | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
In an expected combination of forces, the Qarase regime, the military, the police, the media, and the nation's big businesses attempted to frustrate the Fiji First day today. Fiji Employers Federation, which comprises the nation's largest businesses, ... More >>
Landmark Constitutional case underway
Tuesday, 20 February 2001, 10:38 am | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
The Qarase regime's appeal against the decision of the High Court that the 1997 Constitution still exists as the supreme law of Fiji, begins today. More >>
Fiji: Stage set for Appeal Court ruling
Monday, 19 February 2001, 9:53 am | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
SUVA (Pasifik Nius): The stage is set for the Court of Appeal sitting this week that will decide the future of Fiji in the wake of failed businessman George Speight's attempted coup last May. More >>
Commonwealth keeps tabs on progress in Fiji
Monday, 19 February 2001, 9:45 am | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
USP Pacific Journalism Online: http://www.usp.ac.fj/journ/ USP Pasifik Nius: http://www.usp.ac.fj/journ/nius/index.html More >>
Fiji military says its on full alert
Friday, 16 February 2001, 4:39 pm | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
The alert advice is in response to the call by extremist politicians for violent opposition to any result of the appeals court decision which would be against the Qarase regime. More >>
Fiji Army's CRW Unit had 'Parliament plan'
Friday, 16 February 2001, 3:33 pm | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
The Counter Revolutionary Warfare Unit had a Parliament plan, it has now been revealed Today's Fiji Sun carries an interview with the military's psychologist, Father Makario Waqanivalu who says that most of the soldiers involved in the mutiny on 2 November ... More >>
Qarase still pleading UN for Tarakinikini job
Friday, 16 February 2001, 3:24 pm | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
After demanding an explanation from the UN Secretary General for the rejection of Lt. Col Filipo Tarakinikini's application for a UN job, regime Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase is now pleading that he be offered the job. More >>
19th Feb may be a stay at home day in Fiji
Thursday, 15 February 2001, 3:26 pm | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
Police Commissioner Isikia Savua seems to say that staying home on 19 February is illegal. The Fiji First Movement has called on the people of Fiji to stay home on 19 February and pray for peace and a just solution to Fiji's crisis. Movement's Mick ... More >>
Fiji Police continue to deny illegal arms shipment
Thursday, 15 February 2001, 3:22 pm | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
According to a Radio Fiji news report last night, Police Commissioner Isikia Savua said there was no truth to the report that there was a container of arms bound for Fiji. More >>
Fiji crime wave involving police & soldiers
Thursday, 15 February 2001, 3:17 pm | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
Reports this week show that a large number of criminal offences have been committed by law enforcement officers. More >>
Australia warns tourists
Thursday, 15 February 2001, 3:12 pm | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
Media reports state that the Australian government says that the security situation in Fiji remained uncertain. It stated: "There is a possibility of renewed civil disorder or industrial action during or after the Court of Appeal hearing in Suva. More >>
Regime doesn't want pro-democracy people on boards
Thursday, 15 February 2001, 3:07 pm | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
The interim regime's Minister for Labour made the comment when he ignored the recommendations of the Fiji Employers Federation and the Fiji Trades Union Congress appointments to the Labour Advisory and the Fiji National Training Council Boards. More >>
Fiji Economy grinds to a halt
Wednesday, 14 February 2001, 12:07 am | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
Businessmen have said that their sales are continuing to fall. One wholesaler stated "business has never been as bad, not even after the 1987 coup. This year is even worse than last year. Now with the sugar season over, no one is placing orders. They ... More >>
Criminal racket at Nadi Airport
Wednesday, 14 February 2001, 12:02 am | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
Many air travellers have complained of items lost from baggage of passengers departing from Fiji. Reports claim that once the bags are checked in, they are systematically opened or ripped apart, valuable items stolen and the bags sealed with a black tape. ... More >>
Police interview Democracy group leader
Tuesday, 13 February 2001, 10:10 am | Fiji Peoples Coalition Government
Fiji police has questioned the leader of the Fiji First Movement, Mick Beddoes over a peaceful protest being organised by the Movement. More >>
