Tag: Voreqe Bainimarama

By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist Regional leaders will meet this week at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Special Leaders Retreat in Fiji. "We have come...

By Shayal Devi in Suva FijiFirst leader Voreqe Bainimarama remains as Leader of the Opposition despite his suspension from Parliament on Friday for breach of...

RNZ Pacific Fiji's opposition leader Voreqe Bainimarama has been suspended for three years as an MP for breaching parliamentary privilege. It comes after the ex-prime minister...

The first time Sitiveni Rabuka was elected into office was more than 30 years ago. Today marks a little over a month since he...

RNZ Pacific Police interviewing of FijiFirst Party general secretary and former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has reportedly been suspended but will continue later. FBC News reports the...

By Shailendra Bahadur Singh in Suva Fiji’s 14 December 2022 election will go down as a momentous occasion in the nation’s history -- including for...

Pacific Media Watch Fiji's military commander stirred a wave of anxiety today with an extraordinary statement claiming concern over the "ambition and speed" of...

By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva Fiji's opposition leader Voreqe Bainimarama has been warned to provide evidence of allegations he has made against the coalition government...

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms termination of the Corvis contract. Video: The Fiji Times By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva Qorvis Communications and Vatis -- the...

By Felix Chaudhary in Suva The opposition FijiFirst party still "seems to be confused" about the role of its general secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, says prominent...

ANALYSIS: By Professor Steven Ratuva The highly anticipated 2022 election last month was a very close, emotionally charged and highly controversial affair. All that is behind...

By Felix Chaudhary in Suva FijiFirst Party general secretary and former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is no longer a Member of Fiji's Parliament, says Speaker Ratu...

By Serafina Silaitoga in Suva Fiji's coalition government has every right to "appoint and disappoint" under the 2013 Constitution, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. While responding...

RNZ Pacific Former coup leader and ex-prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka was today elected Fiji's new prime minister, winning 28 votes to Voreqe Bainimarama's 27. The secret...

By Timoci Vula in Suva "Merry Christmas Fiji!" This was the message to Fiji from kingmakers Social Democratic Liberal Party (Sodelpa) management board member and MP...

ANALYSIS: By Steven Ratuva, University of Canterbury When the final election results were announced around 4pm on Sunday, many Fijians, at home and around the...

By Felix Chaudhary in Suva The incumbent FijiFirst government's appeal was beginning to wane and voters deserted the party “because of what they saw as...

RNZ Pacific The ruling FijiFirst party is refusing to concede the 2022 general election, saying it can only be called after the election of the...

By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific journalist The Social Democratic Liberal Party (Sodelpa) has emerged as the kingmaker in Fiji's contentious 2022 general election and its...

By Talebula Kate in Suva Former opposition Sodelpa member Mick Beddoes has appealed to the party's management board to end the 16-year rule of Voreqe...

RNZ Pacific The final results of the 2022 Fiji general election are in and there appears to be a "hung" Parliament The make-up of the new...

RNZ Pacific The official count for the 2022 Fiji general election is now underway and there are early signs incumbent Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama could...