In full swing of the 2006 election cycle, the minimization of bad news is crucial. However some news like corruption and nepotism will not be absent in the Fiji news cycle. Another detrimental factor for the standing politicians is the pathetic water service. This issue should force it's way to the forefront by enterprising politicians riding on the crest of bottled up frustrations.
The issue of voter objections to S.D.L line-up of candidates stinks of nepotism. The most alarming was the seeking of advice by Election Supervisor to the Attorney General, another S.D.L Minister. It is equivalent to the S.D.L examining itself.
Here's an excerpt from Stuff.com the website for Radio New Zealand International.
Objections against the SDL's campaign director, Jale Baba, were based on the grounds that his company has commercial contracts with the government and that he is facing bankruptcy proceedings initiated by the state-owned Fiji Development Bank.
Objections against the new SDL member, Dr Tupeni Baba, were based on his residency in New Zealand for the last few years. Radio Legend reports that the supervisor of elections, Semesa Karavaki, has confirmed that objections against the two have been dismissed after legal advice was sought from the solicitor general.
Fiji Army's Truth Campaign addresses the Ra provincial council. The only province in Fiji to think outside the box, in terms of development and attitude. Since Vatukoula and Yaqara are relatively close, the matter of Emperor Gold Mine and native royalties will come down the pike especially during an election year.
Emperor Gold Mines is closing down operations in Fiji after 70 years of milking of the profits of gold. It is has been documented that the tax concessions, given under the table to EGM is under scrutiny. Furthermore there has been a litany of abuse in Fiji by the Gold mining entity.
A comprehensive report on Emperor Gold Mine's taxation agreement with Fiji Government is an interesting read that unravels many questions relating to native wealth distribution and the assets of Fiji Government.
Online news article from United Press International confirms a fact that Fiji nationals make up the largest segment of the migrant soldiers in Her Majesty's armed forces. That makes them the majority of the minority soldiers.
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