Great Council of Chiefs meeting to discuss the Qoliqoli Bill is another indication of their prior negligence. However, the Viti Tourism Resource Owners Association highlights their concern of the abuse of grass roots landowners by native institutions. Even though the V.T.R.O had erred in choosing their financial backers; their objective of creating a landowner's bank, is morally right. In addition, to creating a positive paradigm shift that empowers Fiji landowners.
It must be pointed out that G.C.C is only interested in the Aristocracy but the V.T.R.O are more inclined to voice the concerns of those who have been abused by the archaic cultural system in Fiji, in favor of the Nobles.
The following Fiji Live article examines the M.U.D that Fiji faces when the Great Council of Chiefs deecide to change a democratic document to facilitate patronage of un-elected and un-democratic entity.
Obviously the G.C.C are trying to butter both sides of the proverbial slice of bread. Or in other terms, living in the lap of luxury under the undemocratic and obsolete institution that, contravenes the existing Fiji constitution precepts of equal standing for all Fijians. There is two Fiji's. One for the Have's and the other for Not's.
Chiefs to discuss Constitution change
Thursday March 09, 2006
The Great Council of Chiefs will today discuss whether the Constitution should be amended to allow other chiefs in public office to join them in decision making.
The matter is part of a review of the Fijian administration that will be tabled in a report at the chief’s meeting in Lami, outside Suva.
Current law does not authorise public holders to hold a second public office as member of the GCC.
This means that high chiefs such as Transport Minister Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, Education Minister Ro Teimumu Kepa and Assistant Fijian Affairs Minister Ratu Suliano Matanitobua can only sit in the meetings as observers.
The President and Vice President, Speaker of the Lower House of Representatives, Senate President, Cabinet Minister and Members of Parliament are also not permitted to be GCC members.
Other issues on the GCC agenda are the election of five members to the boards of the Native Land Trust Board and Fijian Affairs Trust, the progress on the fishing rights, indigenous claims tribunal and the controversial Reconciliation Bill.
It will also discuss a recommendation to increase royalties on minerals instead of transferring Mineral Rights to indigenous Fijians as approved by a GCC meeting in November 2003.
The GCC yesterday re-elected President Ratu Josefa Iloilo and Vice President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi for five year terms.
Fijilive
Fiji Women also voicing their concerns on International Womens Day.
S.I.F.M is adamant that, all Women are a gift for God. Where would mankind be in their absence?
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