Muddy tracks from Fiji.

News of Fiji Police Arms Shipment raises eyebrows with the intentions of Fiji Home Affairs Ministry who have taken their loggerheads with Fiji Army to a new level.

This Fiji Sun article sums up the frustrations of Fiji Landowners with the abusive Native Lands Trust Board.

Chief attacks NLTB's existence

The Native Land Trust Board general manager Kalivati Bakani is expected to make a statement on accusations that the institution is not capable of doing its job.
The Viti Landowners and Resource Owners Association interim president, Ratu Osea Gavidi has said the NLTB is a leftover from the colonial period, where it was set up as a monopoly agency, which the Government used to control all leasing of native lands.

Ratu Osea said the NLTB has developed into an inefficient bureaucracy through the protection its monopoly status has given, and that it makes money from its services.
Such a monopoly violated the rights of free choice by the landowners to decide on the conditions, uses and administration of their own land, private and commercial assets, said Ratu Gavidi.

Added to Fiji's conundrum is the state of corruption within Fiji Government that only short changes citizens of social services.


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Wrong priorities in Fiji Government.

Fiji's Ministry of Information is applauded on the introduction of another T.V Channel in Fiji.
Along with Fiji Audio Visual Commission's attempts to lure film makers to Fiji all revolves around land and the local talent in Fiji.
Without those pre-requisites these organizations cannot hope to succeed.

Stuck in Fiji Mud is hopeful that the landowners get their fair share in Yaqara Holdings and the development of a local creative core in Film making via competitions and festivals to establish a pool for skilled personnel in Fiji.

It's a dam shame that after numerous warnings nothing has been done to improve Prison conditions in Fiji, giving Judges an excuse to offer parole.

I guess the Judge was applying the same rationale, since the Coup instigators were released early why not these individuals?

This leads to the standoff between Fiji Military and the Home Affairs Ministry who is now accused of lying to the nation. This incident arrives in the wake of new relevations by Fiji Police into 6 companies and individuals involved in the planning and financing of the 2000 Coup.

S.D.L party is definitely in damage-control because of links to potential candidates due to this major development in the investigation, prior to 2006 Elections in Fiji.

All these investigations into the coup must also lead to the Mahogany Plantations suspects Stuck in Fiji Mud.

Despite reassurances by Fiji Hardwood Corporation on the landowner's benefits but being a born cynic. Stuck in Fiji would like to hear that straight from the Horse's mouth.

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Treading in mud.

Pacific Fishing Corporation's Tax-Free warehouse is not a good idea for State Treasury especially after V.A.T was removed from essential food items in Fiji.

Police Force are also after their pound of flesh from the Government of Fiji, in terms of remuneration.

And the Diplomatic wrangle between P.N.G over the Private Security is another dagger in the back.

Wait that's not all.

The Judiciary are also throwing in their two cents worth for a salary increase.
Native Lands Trust Board's comments is not the
issue or the solution to Native Fishing Grounds says Viti Resources Owners Association.

Divorce cases are officially on the rise claims Fiji Family Court.

Stuck in Fiji Mud enquires on the absence of any empirical data correlating the root causes to this disturbing trend. Breakdown of Family values is just a peripheral cause.

Maybe Asian Development Bank can employ their Academics to deliberate on this statistic too!

Double Standards in Drunk Driving is an embarrassment and only underlines the dual system of justice in Fiji.
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Difficult times ahead for Fiji Citizens.

Fiji Ambassador to Papua New Guinea defends his presence at a Planning meeting prior to the 2000 Coup.
This Fiji Sun news article only confirms the suspicions of Army Commander Bainimarama in combating this layer of opportunistic Old Farts in Fiji Government.

Viti Resources Owner Association is raising historical issues of land that has been glossed over by consecutive Fiji Governments, at the expense of landowners.

It is already known that the excessive Telecommunications rates is hampering business in Fiji, exclaims Asian Development Report.

Stuck in Fiji Mud wonders, How many reports did A.D.B publish on Fiji?

The vast in-experience of Fiji media reporters; is demonstrated in their reference to this untitled A.D.B report and the erroneous quoting of Academic or Policy Initiatives; without acknowledging the Author(s) or Institutions that funds the report or even verifying the date when this A.D.B report was published.

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The nation of Fiji longs for Strong and Honest Leadership in 2006.

Fiji export earnings is not going to be dented by Festive season retail shopping, suggests Fiji Chamber of Commerce President.

The Asian Development Bank recommendations to adopt a single land leasing system in Fiji land laws, needs to be tweaked to fit the local environment.

Stuck in Fiji Mud will only accept the unbundling of the Native Lands Trust Board so that the landowners can establish their Trust foundations that will be responsible for negotiations. The single land leasing regulating function will be entrusted to Fiji Lands Department.

This letter to Fiji Times Editor scrutinizes the P.R of Native Lands Trust Board.

NLTB cut

I thank Gul Zaman for his contribution on the subject.

The NLTB never stated (FT 23/12) that all monies will be disbursed to the landowners with no cut for administration.

Rather, NLTB representative Sevanaia Tabua had stated that the majority of the land is owned by the NLTB, adding that the Ministry of Housing had already selected eligible tenants who will be liable to pay the $200 per lot to the landowners.

If Mr Zaman could read the article again, he will agree that it appears in the article that there are two landowners - the NLTB and the respective clan.

And the title of the article says "Landowners to earn $60,000". My concern is how much will actually go into the respective clan's account.

With all due respect to Mr Zaman, it's not that I know something else but its that I believe that the NLTB knows something that I and Mr Zaman do not know about.

Tevita Bevu
Suva

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Muddy Rhetoric from S.D.L Party in Fiji.

S.D.L Minister named as one of the planners for the 2000 Coup. It is predictable that S.D.L Political party will use their authority as standing Government to water down the links to influential individuals. That dubious interference in the Prosecution of suspects; is the catalyst for the present standoff between Ministry of Home Affairs officials and the Fiji Army Commander.

Stuck in Fiji Mud recognizes that Fiji Army Commander is seeking to bring to justice these elements of danger; who are responsible for Fiji 2000 coup. It is these layers of Old Farts in Fiji Civil Service that are culpable for delaying Justice.

This public display of logger heads between Government Agencies does not bode well for impressing potential investors, interested in Fiji.




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Layer of Old Farts are driving the Nation of Fiji off the cliff.

Speaker of Fiji Parliament approves political mudslinging in the institution.

Fiji Police prosecuting officer cadre is combining resources to fight crime.

Stuck in Fiji Mud would like to ascertain if that new model will eventuate in the arrest in Fiji Coup 2000 protangonists and financiers, who still enjoying their freedom.

Asian Development Bank reports announces an alarming statistic that is the by-product of ill-planning and execution by entrenched institutions like the Native Lands Trust Board.

Fiji Army's standoff with Ministry of Home Affairs is an indication that the credibility of Fiji Government officials is rapidly deteriorating due to their track record of dishonesty.

S.V.T Party secretary's comments is irreprehensible and just attempts to erode International Laws of Human Rights to facilitate class warfare and the rule of the Aristocrats who have not actively contributed to Fiji's economy and have absolutely no idea of what transparent democracy entails.

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Rotten State of Native Administration in Fiji.

Justice Ministry of Fiji must open dialogue on the issue of Native Fishing grounds for all stake holders.
Not that tiny minority of Old Farts who meet in smoke filled rooms, led by Fiji's crooked Attorney General.

Stuck in Fiji Mud advises the landowners in Fiji to seek a Judicial injunction against all deliberations on Native Land Issues, to determine who calls the shots and who has the ground roots support.

Native Lands Trust Board jumps onto the flawed findings of Asian Development Bank report. Yet demonizes the other pile of
reports identifying the N.L.T.B as the source of indigenous frustrations and poverty. Clearly the organization can't have their slice of cake and eat it too!

Fiji Police do not have the right to shelve Fiji Coup 2000 investigations due to the lack of funds. These irresponsible remarks from Inspector Driver, clearly infers he is interfering and should be cut down to size.

This is not acceptable by Stuck in Fiji Mud and only excerberates the culture of coups in Fiji.

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More muddy rhetoric.

Fiji Sun article calls like it is in Fiji Politics.

Stuck in Fiji echos the sentiments of United People Party President Mick Beddoes.

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Muddy roads of Fiji.
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Muddy state of cronyism in Fiji. Part 2

S.D.L Coalition is clearly on the ropes on the eve of Fiji General Elections 2006. This is due to the
release of coup protangonists not withstanding the numerous allegations of corruption.
Fiji members of Parliament are not under Fiji Public Service jurisdiction says Speaker of the House. However,

Stuck in Fiji Mud would like to point out
that when Civil Servants get pay rises, so does the Parliamentarians.

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Muck raking in the Great Council of Chiefs.

Fiji's 1987 Coup leader is again commenting on democratic matters that
he has no expertise in.

It is unfortunate that Fiji media continue to give him, the time of the day.

Fiji Tourism Resources Owner Association are up in arms at the Great Council of Chief's (should be'Thieves')
proposal to legislate the Native Fishing grounds, under the abusive organization: Native Lands Trust Board.

Stuck in Fiji Mud identifies with the Fiji Tourism Resource Owner Association's sentiments.

Their recent conference titled: "Cry of the Land" has identified many areas that are directly linked to N.L.T.B's price-mongering and obnoxious way of conducting business; which continues to chain Fiji's indigenous community in poverty.
Then the crafty Politicians with agendas subsequently incite the racial overturns in Fiji; for their own advancement.

Stuck in Fiji Mud is adamant that these Traditional Fishing grounds in Fiji; should be administered by the Native family units. Not another institution.

If the Great Council of Chiefs thinks otherwise; then that archaic institution; are the greatest stumbling block for social mobility in Fiji. Deriving from the independence declaration statement-if any institution becomes a menace and a tyrant; they should be forcibly removed.

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Christmas Bang for Home Affairs Ministry in Fiji.

Fiji Army Commander throws down the Gaunlet at the layer of old farts within the Home Affairs Ministry who have been interfeering with the Army matters.

As a result, Justice is denied in Fiji; by the conflict of individuals with an extra-large Ego and those who carry a huge chip on their shoulders. Very dangerous combination indeed!

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Politics of Merry makers.

Fiji Landowners raise the issue of pathetic double-standards in land deliberations within the Cry of the Land conference hosted by Fiji Tourism Resource Owners Association.
It is now clear that Fiji Landowners have realized the abusive nature of Native Lands Trust Board and the dealings involving Fiji Mahogany plantations.

Stuck in Fiji Mud wishes every citizen of the Planet Earth -Peace and Merry Christmas.

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Hoodlums of Politics.

Fiji landowners get a meagre return from Native Land Trust Board projects.

Stuck in Fiji Mud will continue to express attention on their dubious history. Keeping in mind their astronomical poundage rate of 25%.

That poundage can be eliminated altogether if, N.L.T.B is transformed into a Regulating body than their carte blanche decision making that has kept Fijians in the doldrums of ignorance.

Christmas gifts to Public Servants and donation seeking for parties is raising many eyebrows in Fiji lately. Stuck in Fiji Mud wonders if Political Fundraising Laws will be ever legislated.
The dogs of Nationalism continue to bark their displeasure in investigations into the 2000 Coup.



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Capitalizing on the incompetence in Qarase's circle.

Hooked up in Traditional Attire in Fiji.
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Public Works Department must face culperbility for the lack of water pressure in fire hydrants
and the National Fire Authority should also be taken to task for not-inspecting commercial buildings, as well as the non-maintenance of fire-fighting equipment. The least they could do, to fit the property owner's definition of safety net.

The insurance industry and transport sectors of Fiji must be given a warning in addition to increasing penalties in stern repercussions for violators of Safety and mechanical inspections of all vehicles in Fiji, including boats.

Fiji Government relations with Army Commander Bainimarama has reached epic proportions.

Stuck in Fiji Mud believes that Messr Bainimarama is being victimized by the layer of Old Farts within Fiji Public Service Commission for opposing the passage of the controversial R.T.U Bill in Fiji Parliament.

A person involved in the 2000 Fiji Coup has
revealed the connections within the S.D.L party and describes the involvement
of the corruption laced dealings leading up to the calamities where ordinary villagers have been used and abused for the agendas of the elite group of Fijians.


Looking for Brownie points prior to 2006 elections_Minister and M.P Tailevu Provincial seat Messr Samuela Tikonaisau [centre with blue shirt]( formerly Sam Speight, a.k.a brother of Geroge Speight 2000 Coup point man.)


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Case in point is the Minister for Lands who is already mis-representing the
land issue by glossing over the abuse of landowner's fiduciary interests by Native Lands Trust Board.

The argurement of ALTA vs NLTA is the biggest Red-Herring at the expense of social mobility in Fiji.

Former Fiji resident running for Canadian parliamentary seat is an indication of the wealth of ties Fiji has overseas individualswith outstanding caliber which only be a motivating factor to the Youth.


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Trading blows with Resistors to Change in Fiji.

Fiji Public Service commission is cracking down on the indulgence of Kava during office hours. It is a
concern that the zero-tolerance label is being over-used like it's application to corruption in Fiji which is still rife.

"Cry of the Land" themed conference organized by Fiji Tourism Resource Owner's Association raised frustrations with the performance of the archaic Great Council of Chiefs.

It is prudent that these Indigenous Pressure Groups in Fiji should really focus their concerns on stopping the rape of their ancestral land by the policies of Native Lands Trust Board and not dwell on the workable framework of Fiji's judiciary system.

Fiji Army Commander is still raising Hell with Government departments in Fiji, whom he suspects of interfering with his style of leadership.


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Circling in Muddy Politics in Fiji

Fiji Public Service Commission is defending their own inadequacies by eliminating Police investigations into corruption is nothing more than a dangerous precedent.

More juicy allegation into the financiers and brains behind Fiji's 2000 coup is being unravelled by a turn coat now residing in Australia.

Stuck in Fiji Mud calls on the relevant authorities to reign in these elements of danger; especially in light of Fiji Elections 2006.

Fiji Government should acnowledge that Indigenous people in Fiji are being held captive by archaic laws which is the very catalyst for unrest in Fiji, suggests National Allicance Party of Fiji.
It is apparently clear that the decision for Chiefly office holders is now being interfered by greedy Political agents and calls into questions the integrity of these same native institutions(Fijian Affairs Board, Native Lands Commission) that don't have any checks and balances.

Now the legal question is being presented to Fiji Courts of Law as an acceptance by Fijian Landowners; that the court is the final guaranteur. Not Native institutions.


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Changing Mindsets in Fiji Politics.

Volunteers going to church in Fiji.
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Fiji's Audio Visual Commission, an entity without any knowledge base or experience in film production as seen in their
archaic policies detrimental for local content. Further to that the
issues of Intellectual Property of that particular animation project using the free labour of students.

National Allliance Party of Fiji President announces a cohesive approach in Politics that the nation of Fiji is desperate for.

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Twisted pair- Native Administration in Fiji.

Fiji Beer.
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Reports of nepotism in Mahogany Plantations that are linked to S.D.L Political party including the Prime Minister is only the tip of the ice-berg of corruption in Fiji, that are being overlooked by authorities in Fiji.

I guess they are one and the same entity.

It is unfathomable that Fiji Affairs Board has not been operating out of the ambit of Public Service Commission and has escaped the necessary reforms that every other department has undergone.

Lakeba foreshore.
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