Local Fiji Media Criticised By Fiji’s Anti-Corruption Commission

Posted: September 24, 2008 | Author: | Filed under: Analysis, Breaking News, Community, Current, NZPacific, Politics, South Pacific Region | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

This email landed in my inbox this afternoon and sent to a few Pacific journalists in the region.

From Fiji’s Independent Commission Against Corruption, Maraia Vavaitamana and directed to Fiji Times.

Ms Silaitoga,

I refer to the questions sent to FICAC yesterday and to your article today on the front page titled ‘Sacked – FICAC duo face the music for leaking information’

It is rather unfortunate that you have decided to write a speculative piece rather than waiting for an official response from FICAC. Read the rest of this entry »

Case Against Fiji’s Ousted Prime Minister Adjourned

Posted: September 24, 2008 | Author: | Filed under: Breaking News, Community, Current, NZPacific, Politics, South Pacific Region | Tags: , , , , | 1 Comment

Fiji’s ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has appeared before Magistrate Amani Rokotuinaviti this morning.

The deputy Director for Public Prosecutions, Mr. Anthony Elliot stated that he had looked at the case file but would need more to time to complete assessing the files and discuss with FICAC lawyer, Mr. Paul Madigan.

Mr. Qarase was represented by Ms Peniana Salele. The case has been adjourned to 27th October.

Information from Fiji’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC).