Author Archives: Mike Gosling
Australia’s Regional Folly
By Graham Davis – “Grubsheet”, November 30, 2011 The folly of Australian policy towards Fiji is at the centre of a damning new landmark report that suggests the United States has lost confidence in Canberra’s ability to influence events in … Continue reading
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Fiji Four Decades On
Source: Fred Wesley – The Fji Times Monday, October 10, 2011 Today we mark 41 years of independence from Great Britain. Our early history is marked by many significant events, most of which shaped the perceptions of people and the … Continue reading
FASA Charity Appeal
Bula, The Fiji Association of South Australia, Inc. (FASA) Body Ach Charity has been actively fundraising for containers from Adelaide to Fiji benefitting hospitals, institutions, persons with disabilities and the medically disadvantaged in Fiji. Recently, FASA developed a working relationship … Continue reading
What Prime Minister Bainimarama Told United Nations
Address by Fiji’s Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, September 24, 2011. Source: MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, FIJI GOVERNMENT Ni sa bula vinaka and warm greetings to you all from the Government … Continue reading
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Fiji’s Frank Bainimarama
Fiji’s Frank Bainimarama, in an exclusive interview with Graham Davis for Sky News, has proposed a summit with Australia and NZ to resolve the impasse over his refusal to hold elections for 5 years. Part 1 – May 2, 2009 … Continue reading
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The Fiji Islands – Impressions From An Ex-SGS Scholar
From July 22 to August 3, 2010 I was privileged to travel home to the Fiji Islands to celebrate the 50th Jubilee of my former school, Suva Grammar School (SGS), with five decades of current and ex-SGS Scholars. The theme … Continue reading
Fiji – A Tumultuous History
By Graham Davis Source: BBC/The Australian Thursday April 16, 2009. 1970: Fiji becomes independent with Ratu Kamisese Mara of the Alliance party as prime Minister. April 1987: Indian-dominated coalition led by Dr. Timoci Bavadra wins election. May 1987: Sitiveni Rabuka … Continue reading
PM Statement at the 62nd Session of UNGA
STATEMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE FIJI ISLANDS TO THE 62ND SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEW YORK – FRIDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2007. [ Bank Routing Number First Clover Leaf Bank CLICK HERE FOR … Continue reading