Tag: Biman Prasad
Fiji’s Biman Prasad calls out ‘dire straits’ Bainimarama government
By Venkat Raman in Auckland
Fiji's National Federation Party leader and Member of Parliament Dr Biman Prasad is confident that the incumbent Voreqe Bainimarama government...
Prasad confident ‘fed up’ Fijians will make a change in this...
By David Robie in Auckland
Opposition National Federation Party leader Professor Biman Prasad is confident there will be a change of government in Fiji this...
Prasad warns Fiji government will end 2021 as ‘laughing stock’ over...
By Luke Nacei in Suva
National Federation Party leader Professor Biman Prasad has asked if the Fiji government inquiry into the Office of the Auditor-General...
‘Shame on you, Fiji’, says human rights advocate over Professor Lal’s...
By Christine Rovoi, RNZ Pacific journalist
A human rights advocate in Fiji says the country should be ashamed of the exile of the now dead...
COP26 climate trip branded ‘junket’ – Prasad slams 36-strong Fiji team
By Luke Nacei in Suva
Opposition National Federation Party leader Professor Biman Prasad has hit out at the Fiji government, calling on Prime Minister Voreqe...
Bainimarama’s covid bragging rebuked as ‘shameful and despicable’ by Prasad
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
Fiji's opposition National Federation Party has blamed 1150 pandemic deaths on the Bainimarama government’s "shameful and despicable" ego-driven leadership.
“Stop bragging and...
‘My way or highway’ bill a product of Fiji dictatorship, says...
By Luke Nacei in Suva
Fiji's pposition National Federation Party leader Professor Biman Prasad told Parliament yesterday that the Electoral Registration of Voters (Amendment) Bill...
Fiji’s Constitution Day? Nothing but a ‘national joke’, says Prasad
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
Fiji celebrated Constitution Day today virtually due to the ongoing civid-19 pandemic crisis, but many see the day as a hollow...
Fiji news media ‘acted responsibly’ in questions over AG’s ego, says...
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva
Fijian Media Association president Stanley Simpson says a journalist who asked Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to respond to comments made against...
Fiji’s climate of fear deepens in time of covid pandemic crisis
By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific journalist
As Fiji struggles with an unprecedented health and economic crisis, the country's already limited democratic space is being choked...
Fiji opposition MPs pledge not to be silenced, despite arrests over...
RNZ Pacific
Fiji's opposition MPs who were arrested after their criticism of a government land bill say they will not be intimidated or silenced.
Police have...
Fiji’s covid horror is too late to fix, yet still our...
COMMENT: By Professor Biman Prasad
Pictures and videos emerging about the shocking and deplorable conditions for covid-isolated patients in Fiji hospitals are no surprise. Nor...
Fiji government accused of ‘losing plot’ as covid cases soar past...
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
Opposition National Federation Party leader Professor Biman Prasad has accused the Fiji government of "losing the plot" and "meekly surrendering" its...
NFP leader Prasad warns against Fiji ‘catastrophe’ by stubborn government
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
The leader of Fiji's opposition National Federation Party has condemned the government’s strategy for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic as having...
Fiji’s government goes quiet as covid crisis spirals out of control
By Christine Rovoi, RNZ Pacific journalist
Calls for more action from the Fiji government are growing louder, as authorities appear to be losing their grip...
NFP’s Dr Prasad accuses Fiji of threatening stability of USP
Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk
National Federation Party leader Dr Biman Prasad has accused the Fiji government of threatening the long-term stability of the Suva-based regional...
Prasad challenges $1m for Fiji’s ‘questionable’ PR firm Qorvis
By Nasik Swami in Suva
The Fiji government has called for expressions of interest from public relations firms since the contract for the US-based Qorvis...
Fiji’s National Federation Party suspended for 30 days over accounts
Report from Fiji Village
By Vijay Narayan in Suva
Fiji's opposition National Federation Party has been suspended for 30 days with immediate effect for contravening the...