Different strokes for different folks in Fiji Governance

Tebutte Polls Inc touts it's capabilities in surveying Fiji public's view of Politicians.

How about a survey on the Fiji public view on the
Digital Divide in Fiji or services provided by Government, to justify the S.D.L Governmental policies of division. Now Fiji P.M Qarase is
learning about the assistance, the nation of Fiji can gain from Indian Government.


Unfortunately it's corruption laced cases, like the
Local Governments like Suva City Council
need oversight mechanisms by public groups to scrutnize money transfers like this incident. As well as non-performing Government agencies, Which adds to the national debt levels and only deters potential foreign investors due to lack of
confidence in the Fiji's unstable huge debt created by the political and economic arena.
Monasavu landmark ruling attracts all claimants. Like greed, that is harmful human behavior.


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Dual standards for dual segments in Fiji society.

Fiji Elections 2006 preparations are underway says Electoral Commission and adds this one is a real test of democracy.
Fiji Employers Federation want tax reflief, take a number and get in line says Government officials.

Monasavu landmark case has reverberations in future land deals by Government. As well as in transparent deliberations for
the reverting traditional Fishing boundaries proposed to be managed by mataqali or family units.

Rare Seaweed found of the coast of Kadavu may offer some bio-chemical compounds that act as a counterweight against H.I.V and establishing this new cooperation between Georgia Institute of Technology and Fiji.


High fuel prices in Fiji has forced some officials to consider hybrid vehicles in Fiji. Manufacturing industry has never
been capitilized by indigenous Fijians until now. The qualities of entrepeneurial mindset shown by
this enterprising Taukei says it all hinges in the planning phase.


Fiji civil service reforms have been commented on STUCK IN FIJI MUD for awhile. It is only
fair to give their official's perpsective on the situation covered in this Fiji Island Business article on
Performance based renumeration policies.

Fiji export track record is getting more attention by Fiji Government after comments by Reserve Bank Chairman recently.
Despite the litany of export awards which has not dented the statistics much.
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Chickens come home to roost for Fiji Electricity Authority.

Monasavu Landowner's lawyer castigates critics and urges Fiji landowners to take their grieviances to Court, highlighting the empowerment that the knowledge of law can bring to rural dwellers who have been dis-enfranchised by the very institutions that have state authority over native lands.




Other Fijian provinces have now adopted capitalism with much enthusiasm exceeding other Government affirmative action programs or pseudo voter-buying schemes which are artificially geared to maintain the social status of the untalented Fijian Aristocracy.

The public funds wasted on propping up these native instruments should be re-directed to state capital projects or human empowerment programs that benefits all segments in Fiji society. Not the chosen few!

Fijians living in low-income projects, that are due to be demolished will NOT be evicted claims Housing and Squatter Resettlement Ministry. But will the demolishment still take place?
It is about time that a demarcation between Disease control and the treatment of patients, administration of Government Hospitals which is the primary mission of the Ministry of Health.

It is only logical to have the Government fund a specialised Unit of scientists in Fiji that researches Communicable Diseases, especially in light of the Bird- Flu threat.

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For whom the Bell tolls.

Fiji Electricity Authority finally gets a Fiji Supreme Court order to pay $F52 million, as a penalty for short-changing landowners as well as leading them on.

Signifying that traditional Fijian ( Taukei) verbal contracts are valid and legally binding under Fiji's law.

New legislation on regulating Real Estate agents and Consumer Credit in Fiji is another milestone in positive progress in Fiji. Ensuring equal and open economy that is absent of cronyism is perhaps the biggest barrier to these new laws without an enforcement agencies other than the Fiji Police.




Chiefly office holder disputes places the spotlight on the authorities and their hidden agendas carefully camouflaged in their flawed decision making abilities.

This archaic governance framework of Native Instruments are not transparent and often use culture to create more bureacracy in Government like this proposed concept of a Fijian Court System raised by Fiji's crooked Attorney General, Qoroniasi Bale.



Another contentious issue is the reverting back of native fishing grounds to the indigenous guardians; which will have to negotiated in an open forum.

Fiji Chamber of Commerce President has already raised the issue of Fiji traditions being a stumbling block to progress.

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Endless supply of Arrogance in Fiji Governance.

Minister for Provincial Development admits the Fiji Government laxity in maintaining rivers that are notorious for flooding.



Cumbersome equipment management and procurement highlights the neglect by state agencies in Fiji. Diplomatic trade negotiations between Australia and Fiji moves at a snail's pace, perhaps even slower due to entrenched positions as well as Fiji's shaky political track record.


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Hypocrisy of Fiji's Politicians.

Threats against turncoats by the shadowy private security firm headed by former British 22 SAS veteran of 20 years demonstrates the perilous security in Fiji.

Fiji Association of School Prinicipals is advocating a proactive mentality within their ranks.

Fijian Holdings congratulate themselves for a successful year of ripping off consumers with their trade that mirrors anti-trust type of dealings.

Laisa Vulakoro's produced indigenous music competition has embarked on
a pioneering voyage of empowerment.

Stuck in Fiji Mud welcomes the initiatives
of this individual and wishes her well in her future undertakings in the realm of entertainment, that has been dis-enfranchised by succesive Fiji Governments. Especially in light of the potential for local produced films in Fiji.

However, care must ne taken that the wage framework of royalties does not escape attention of the local stakeholders.
Stuck in Fiji Mud advocates the establishment of Entertainment Law provisions in Fiji Intellectual Property legislations.

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Turmoil in Qarase's circle.

Excessive costs for a Civil Service award ceremony, is an example
of missed priorities by Qarase's Government.

Fiji Customs Authorities are following up closely, on the case of Turkish nationals demanding from Yachties, a passage to New Zealand.

Reserve Bank of Fiji's monetary policy has supply side ecconomic theory attached to it.

Voter Education prior to 2006 elections leaves alot to be desired from officials. Flood victims in Fiji's Suva area, say Government officials are insensitive to the poor.

Minerva Reef between Tonga and Fiji is in dispute, which will have to resolved at the United Nations claims Fiji Attorney General.

Parliamentry standing orders has been routinely flanked by Polticians says Senator Atu-Bain.

Fiji cannot fight the Drug wars, as well as the fight against poverty says Senator Viliame Navoka.

Highlighting the scourge of economic realities that Politicians have failed to rectify; dis-enfranchising rural dwellers in Fiji; who are already struggling to cope; against flawed policies of consecutive Fiji Governments.

Unfortunately, not eveyone in Fiji enjoys the luxury of vacation time.

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Beating around the Bush.

Fiji Governments's rhetoric about free education is false says Association of Pricipals.

Price structure of Calling cards are daylight robbery.

100 Million dollars to re-tool Fiji Sugar industry is a nice gesture that requires more study.
THe call by Fiji Labour Party to investigate Fiji National Provident Fund is a breath of fresh air.

Fiji Electricity Authority is under fire for outstanding tax bills.
Removing Value Added Tax is the objective of Fiji Council of Social Services.

The Tebbutt research poll on contenscious political issues in Fiji Governance is a good measure on the public's sentiment.

Remanants of plots post-2000 coup are unravelling by turn coats.
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Fiji rocks of inconsistencies.

Fiji Electoral Commission in a tail spin by roping in a senior officer away on overseas studies.

It's a noble cause to examine the financial records of Fiji Parliamentarians.

Fiji Attorney General is calling his own strikes on matters regarding the constitution.
The issue of bringing law into Fijian villages needs to be examined with open dialogue.


Prawn Hatchery project by University of South Pacific in conjunction with private farm entrprise is an example of new strategies.



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Missing link in Fiji Governance

Fiji Electoral Commission is under fire for flaws in registration.

Fiji Ministry of Information is practising big-brother techniques on overseas Christian broadcasts.



Poverty in Fiji is a product of poor development for rural dwellers. Added to that
is Fiji's hug debt derived from the rot of corruption within all sectors of Fiji Governance.
The biggest barrier to Fiji's progress is flawed affirmative action for political agendas.

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Winds of Change for S.D.L party.

S.D.L political party is blaming a rugby match for their loss in the local Government elections in Fiji. A strong indication of the public's frustrations with the ruling S.D.L party. Meanwhile Fiji's P.M dances the night away with cohorts.

Fiji Labour Party has it's own ideas about reform Fiji Civil Service.


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Poor Accountability - A product of chained progress in Fiji.

Fiji Government is in a poor fiscal position says experts due to overspending and corrupt civil service.


Fij P.M is making the rounds of diplomacy and neglecting his own responsibilities. Some Fijians are chained to
the archaic feudal system that prevents social mobility and entrepeneurial progress of rural dwellers.

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Entrenched corruption and endless Denials by Qarase.

Fiji P.M still has his head buried in the sand andignoring reports of corruption and screw ups in Fiji civil service.


Qarase questions civil servants COLA demands and glosses over wastage like these exorbitant celebrations.


Another exercise in futility is the concept of a Fiji traditional court system. Fiji Commerce Department has acquired new legislative teeth to it's arsenal.

Maybe if Fiji Government could fund a national dramatic arts programs like U.S.P's Dance Theatre concept.

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Endless cycle of Denial in Fiji Governance.

It's been made official from unbiased sources of the level of corruption in Fiji public service.
Although in some circles of the top echelon, there still is some denial. Scape goats touted by the leaders of
over staffing is also their own fault of those executives. As such they should be the first to go. Unfortunately accountability is a scarce commodity at that level in Fiji.



Some areas in tourism are reserved for locals, a new ruling by Fiji Governemnt. A welcome move, that has to be enforced by some entity.

The monopoly status quo of television in Fiji is held in place by fear of the establishment in Fiji. This is the same type of underhand dealing that
has kept the telecommunications monopoly in place in Fiji.
Alternatives in negotiating Qoliqoli or Fijian traditional fisheries framework is welcomed in by Hotels Association head. Studio City in Yaqara is now a white elephant despite P.R.

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Reforms in Fiji- Takes the 'slow boat to China'.

Native Lands Commmission has no ounce of compassion for lease defaulters.

Reform in Fiji Pubic Service is in the pipeline of promises.

Fiji Labour Party boss correlates the S.D.L Government's performance with the state of Fiji's trade imbalance and general
attitudes of incompetance. Highlighting the catch 22 situational issues of skilled migration and introducing a living wage levels in Fiji.

Solutions to the dichotomy of culture and international fishing restrictions. This is also evident in
the cronyism laced rulings of the Speaker of the House.


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Dual systems in Fiji.

There are different rules for Chiefs in Fiji. As described
by the cronies in Fiji Senate and the misapplication of Fiji Law.

Poor are chained to the lifesyle because of the absence of social mobility programs offered by Fiji Government.


That is why more skilled migration from Fiji, the same people contributing to personal remittances to supplement Fiji's export imbalance.


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