Posts tagged Bainimarama

It’s Pirate of the Fiji Islands, the third sequel. The first two starred Sitiveni Rabuka but he was dethroned by George Speight for the third movie, which really crashed and burned at the box office. Despite the apparent failure of the brand, the producers have... [+]

I finally broke my silence and spoke out in the media against the repressive Fijian regime. And now I probably cannot come back home. Who would want to go back to Fiji in this state? People are not too happy, but as an academic, I do... [+]

They raided the law society in Fiji, sacked the judiciary, put journalists in jail, punched and deported academics. I have a BA in Political Science, an MA in International Relations, currently a law school candidate and enthusiastic blogger. What am I supposed to do when... [+]

Dear Illegal PM of my country, I hope this email gets to you or gets published in a medium that can reach you. Unfortunately, you seem to have isolated yourself from the press instead of using it to gain leverage over your opposition. I supported your coup... [+]

Now illegal Prime Minister of Fiji, Voreqe ‘Coupster’ Bainimarama has totally pissed me off with his detention expulsion of leading academic Dr. Brij Lal from the Fiji Islands. An Australian academic of Indo-Fijian descent, Brij Lal was detained by the military in Suva yesterday and given... [+]

The latest press freedom index rankings released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has Fiji plunging 73 places to 152 after a crackdown on the media by Fijian dictator Frank Bainimarama. No criticism whatsoever is allowed of Commodore Bainimarama or the military regime. Under Section 16 (1)... [+]

While Fiji does not have the best record on ‘freedom of religion,’ the U.S. Department of State report is overwhelmingly balanced on the issue even though it notes instances of persecution. There was some concern the religious crusade instituted by the Police Commissioner resulted in coercion... [+]