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29 March: Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka announces that the Media Industry Development Authority will repeal a controversial 2010 law which strictly controlled media in the country. [2] 14 June: Fiji and New Zealand sign a defence pact in Suva, including military cooperation and humanitarian aid. [3] Scheduled. 2023 Super Rugby Pacific ...
On 7 December, Rabuka resigned from Parliament and his position as Opposition Leader of Parliament. He made the announcement while responding to the opening of the 2020–2021 Parliament Session by President Jioji Konrote. [41] [42] On 25 July 2021, he was arrested by Fijian police after criticising government moves to amend land legislation. [43]
Mara previously served as Fiji's first and only chief minister, from 20 September 1967 (while Fiji still was a British colony). Mara's first term as prime minister lasted until 13 April 1987. He returned to the office for the second term on 5 December 1987, serving until 2 June 1992. As of 2014, Mara is the longest-serving prime minister of Fiji.
By Kirsty Needham. SYDNEY (Reuters) - Fiji will strike a deal with Australia to upgrade ports and shipbuilding infrastructure, months after its prime minister said it was likely to partner with ...
Lt Col Pio Tikoduadua (born 12 September 1966) is a Fijian politician, cabinet minister and member of the Parliament of Fiji. He is the current president of the National Federation Party . Early life and military career
5 December – The Parliament of Fiji passes a bill establishing the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate coups and other instances of political violence in the country. [10] 14 December – Seven tourists staying at the same resort in the Coral Coast are hospitalised for suspected alcohol poisoning. [11]
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He joined the Republic of Fiji Military Forces in 1982 and served in the Fiji Navy. [1] In 1994 he was the Captain of the newly commissioned RFNS Kula. [2] During his time in the military, he served as the Commander of Fiji Navy, Director Finance and Logistics and Commander. [1] While serving as Navy Commander, Naupoto was arrested drink-driving.