"BACK TO DEMOCRACY FOR FIJI"

You are invited to share and pen your ideas, views or opinions that will facilitate/assist our country back to democracy. All positive and/or negative ideas and comments to steer us back to the road of democracy are welcome.

Whichever way one looks at our current situation back home, democracy has been completely raped. The rape of democracy in Fiji is a virtual degradation of the populus of Fiji. Their human rights are being deprived:

1. the right to decide their government;
2. who they want to represent them;
3. their right to free assembly;
4. free protest;
5. free to organise into groups so that they can talk about what is pertinent to their daily lives;
6. protest on issues they do not agree with....with no fear of intimidation from anybody.

With this military regime in place, the concept of freedom per the Constitution is a total myth!

And, we, the people of Fiji need to come together and be vehement about our total disagreement with the military regime. So give us liberty or death! The reality of the issue is that democracy in Fiji has been raped...from top to bottom...left to right....inside and out and vice versa!

Here we have a military regime that talks about freedom to the people and yet the very same military regime randomly arrest people, torture them, inflict unnecessary harrassment and emotional stress to those that seem a threat to them. The military regime talks about racial unity.......the communal concept of togetherness and yet Fiji is far more racially divided today than it ever was.

The so-called advisors, viz-a-viz, John Samy, these are rejects from their adopted countries and yet they are being rewarded with exuberant amount(s) of money by these rogue military regime who have no idea what they are doing. Lying to the international community does not augur well with this interim government and yet the interim Prime Minister continuously talks with a forked tongue when addressing international issues. The ministers talk about internal securities as if Fiji is going to be invaded.

All around it is clearly seen that the economy is in tatters and the Constitution is just a useless piece of paper. The rule of law is as what the military regime wants it to be.

The above are just some of my views (from a pro-democracy viewpoint). But, do not let that deter you from penning your comments if you share otherwise.

So, let us come together and voice our views/comments, whether they be for or against the military regime and have a very healthy discussion here so that in the end we can factually understand what our role is, what we need to do and how we can come up with ideas to help restore democracy back in our beloved Fiji!

Please feel free to write what you like or dislike about the military regime. Be sincere and honest about your thoughts, without getting personal or spiteful.

Kindly note, this "topic" will expire as soon as we have an election.

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Permalink Reply by Samuela Tawakilai on September 6, 2009 at 9:51pm: Suli and Friends,
Sa oti e 20 na yabaki na noda "coup" tiko. Ka da sa vakadinadinataka ni seg ni dua na "coup" vinaka.
Nai matai ni "coup"(1987), e ulubaletaki kina me veiliutaki ga nai taukei. Ia na matanitu e vuaviritaki e liutaka o Dr. Bavadra, ka ra veicurumaki na lewena.
E muri eda qai kila, ni sa oti e vica na yabaki, ni vuaviri era a bukia na kena vere o ira na noda turaga era a veiliutaki tiko mai ena Alliance Party...ka kena i liuliu na turaga na tui Lau sa bale.
Na vuaviri ni 2000, a cava a kena i naki... ia era sa vesu na vakavuna ka so vei ira era sa tiko ga vakavesu e dai...ka ra kaci tiko mai me ra vesu yani o ira na nodra i tokani era a vakaitavi vata, ka wili kina na dictator!
Na vuaviri ena 2006, e ulubaletaki kina ni sa rui levu na "corruption", me ia na sasamaki. Me yacova mai 'qo, o ira na dodonu me ra samaki era sa wavoki voli ga 'qo, ni sega ni dua nai vakadinadina ni veibeitaki. O ira na via veisamaki, era sa ogaoga tiko ena ubia na nodra duka, de mani dua e mai samaki ira ena "hose-pine", ena levu ni kedra i boi!
Vakacava me ra sa lai sili mada i Wainadoi...me kua na sapo...sulu tavoi ga!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mike on September 6, 2009 at 9:41pm: Fiji’s ousted PM could face conspiracy charges

Fiji Live
Mon, 7 Sep 2009
SUVA, Fiji

Fiji’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) wants to turn abuse of office charges against former Fiji prime minister Laisenia Qarase into conspiracy charges in a case relating to his former membership of Fijian Holdings Ltd (FHL), reports Fiji Live

The FICAC prosecutor told the court they wanted to jointly charge Qarase and former Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) chairman Sitiveni Weleilakeba as the foundations for the charges were the same.
Mr Qarase is alleged to have transferred Class A shares from the FHL to his family company Q10 Investments during the time he was a FHL board member.

While Mr Weleilakeba’s lawyer Ceasar Lateef has filed his submissions against the appeal, Mr Qarase’s lawyer Qoriniasi Bale told Justice Daniel Goundar that his client had not been charged yet and he therefore had not filed any affidavits.

The court also today granted Mr Weleilakeba bail to travel to New Zealand from 17 to 22 September to attend a parent’s interview for his daughter. The case will now be called for hearing on the appeal on 27 November.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Fanny C on September 6, 2009 at 10:02pm: Qori sa ratou qai..... Sa sega na evidence ni corruption.. sa toki sara me conspiracy charges..

What will be next, loitering charges..??; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mike on September 6, 2009 at 11:04pm: Fanny,

How long have we been waiting and asking for proof of what was their excuse for overthrowing the govt? I am not the least surprised that even with their Kangaroo Court and loop sided justice system they still could not piece together any evidence for corruption. It is evidently clear now from what we're seeing that they had an ulterior motive right from the start. ratu suguraki must be spewing and don't be surprised if these charges gets reversed in the next couple of days as he gets more paranoid. He will hold somebody responsible for this as he has been quite vocal about the corruption charges against Qarase.
If they have everything in their favour and they still cannot put together any evidence then it must be saying something for how incompetent they are. Loitering with intent to cross the road on a zebra crossing will be the next charge!!!! What a bunch of nitwit!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Joe Bardy on September 7, 2009 at 6:19am: Segai charge ni vorosi i Sukuna Park!! qori .. tau Fanny ... ha!ha!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Joanne Campbell on September 6, 2009 at 10:30pm: .....and so begins another saga!!! I wonder if FICAC will be able to have it's blinkers removed to be able to take note of the corruption Bainimarama and his hoons wallow in as our beloved Fiji plummets even further south.....My poor Fiji...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ox™ on September 6, 2009 at 11:06pm: $70m loan approved

Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo

The Housing Authority has today confirmed that the Exim Bank of China has approved the 70 million dollars loan for the authority and Public Rental Board based on the condition that a company from China carries out all the works.

Acting Housing Authority Chairman, Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo said the soft loan with an interest rate of 2 percent will see the Housing Authority getting 50 million dollars and PRB getting 20 million dollars.

Nawalowalo clarifies that they will not receive the actual 70 million as the contract has already been awarded to a company called China Railway.
Nawalowalo said they are hoping that the Fiji and Chinese governments, the Housing Authority, PRB, Exim Bank of China and China Railway Company sign off the contracts by the end of the month.

Through the Exim Bank China loan, the Housing Authority is planning to develop 1,500 blocks and build 350 houses in Tacirua while the PRB is planning to build 500 multi unit flats in Raiwai and Raiwaqa for low income earners.

Nawalowalo said they are fortunate that the government has guaranteed the loan from China.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Loruama Tawawili on September 6, 2009 at 11:33pm: Mr Nawalowalo I wonder if you are thinking of how this illegal govt is going to come up with ways to repay the Loan to the Chinese Govt? As it stands now Joe I do not think the Illegal govt has any funds to repay this loan. Then if Fiji returns to democratic rule Nawalowalo the democratic govt has no obligation to repay the loan of an illegal regime.have you thought of that Joe or are you just shooting your mouthy off.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Suliasi Daunitutu on September 6, 2009 at 11:48pm: THIS IS A POOR ATTEMPT TO GET BROWNIE POINTS FOR THEMSELVES (REGIME). WE CANNOT JUST GO AROUND BUILDING HOUSES AND BLOCKS OF FLATS IN URBAN AREAS.

THE INFRASRTUCTURE CANNOT SUPPORT THIS PROJECT, THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM IS POOR AND ELECTRICITY, ROADS, OVERCROWDED SUBURBS, CRIME LEVELS ARE SOME OF THE THINGS THAT HAVE TO BE TAKEN INTO SERIOUS CONSIDERATION BEFORE GOING AHEAD WITH SUCH PLANS.

500 MULTIUNIT FLATS IN RAIWAI RAIWAQA....UMMM...THIS JUST SOUNDS LIKE A BAD IDEA, ONLY BECAUSE, I DON'T THINK THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE QUALIFIED TO MAKE DECISIONS CONCERNING THIS HOUSING PROJECT.

IN FIJI, WHEN IT COMES TO BUILDING PROJECTS, WE TEND TO DO THINGS BACK TO FRONT. WE SHOULD BUILD ROADS FIRST, DIRECT ELECTRICITY AND WATER TO THE AREA, THEN LASTLY, BUILD HOUSES. NOT BUILD HOUSES THEN CONSTRUCT ROADS THAT NEGOTIATE THROUGH THE PROPERTIES, AND HOUSES STEALING WATER AND ELECTRICITY FROM NEIGHBOURS AND LAMPOSTS.

SA KUA GA NA VOSA !!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ox™ on September 6, 2009 at 11:52pm: hahahaha Only in Fiji !!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Viti N on September 7, 2009 at 12:24am: maybe thats where we get the term liumuri from LOLs....anyways, please read the very interesting article below :

"The Chinese Drywall housing crisis is spreading across this country. Tens of thousands of homeowners are suffering from contamination in their homes causing health problems and plunging property values. Defective Chinese drywall wrecks electrical systems, at conditioning systems, and exposed metal throughout your home. The sulfur contamination causes a terrible odor that will not go away, and creates a corrosive atmosphere that requires immediate attention. The members of our legal team are fighting for our clients across the country, including the battleground states of Florida and Virginia. Hidden legal deadlines in the construction or closing documents are shutting off many victims for making any recovery for this catastrophe. Don't let your dream home become a permanent nightmare: contact us for immediate legal assistance.

Chinese Drywall Symptoms

Frequent replacement of air conditioning systems or refrigerator components (such as air coils) may be a sign that your home is contaminated. DANGER: If you have experienced loss of "freon" or refrigerant from your a/c system, it may have leaked into your home from sulfur eaten pinholes in your equipment.

Wiring that has turned black and/or is corroded
Piping that has turned black and/or needs replacing
Silver jewelry that turning black
Electrical problems
Respiratory problems
Nose bleeds
Headaches
Eye irritations
Allergies

The defective drywall, also known as wallboard, gypsum board, or plasterboard, arrived at about 2 dozen ports around the country with 7 of them in Florida, but including New York, Texas, New Orleans, and California. During the housing boom after Hurricane Katrina, among other storms, from 2004 through 2006, the strain on the supply of domestic drywall required many builders to resort to international suppliers to fill the demand.

Many imported drywall from a German-based company, Knauf, with subsidiaries in China (such as Knauf Tianjin). Reports are showing that millions of pounds of Chinese drywall entered the US during this time frame and that is was used across the country in thousands of homes, condos, and office buildings. Most foreign manufacturers stopped shipping drywall to the US in 2007, after the building boom was over.

However, it has been discovered that another manufacturer, Taian Taishan (based in Taian, China), continued to ship large quantities of drywall to New York and Port Everglades into the summer of 2007. It appears that at least 550 million pounds of Chinese drywall have arrived at US ports since 2006. That is enough to construct 60,000 average-sized homes.

Hydrogen sulfide, the compound that causes rotten egg smell, was not found in the air quality reports. However, tests administered directly from the Chinese drywall material itself, revealed that higher concentrations of hydrogen sulfides were indeed present. Knauf Tianjin, a Chinese drywall manufacturer who has had reports of problems with their drywall, reported that test administered on the drywall in 2006 also found high concentrations of hydrogen sulfides.

Property Values Plunging Deeper
Homeowners across the country are worried about declining home value from the housing crisis. Homeowners with defective Chinese drywall have twice as much to worry about. Realtors across the country are lining up to make homeowners disclose on a mandatory basis any history of defective drywall contamination. The Chinese drywall lawyers on our legal team are fighting for our clients to protect them from this catastrophe."

http//:www.chinesedrywallclaims.com//

This info should give us enough warning as to the quality of housing the chinese will be building here. They have been well known to maufacturers of toxic toys that led to the removal of thousands of "made in China" toys off shelves in US toy stores. We should be very wary even more when it comes to the quality of housing they will be putting up here.....; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by boso on September 7, 2009 at 6:24am: What a Joke? Better use the millions to buy ship to service Kadavu, Vanua levu and the Yatu Lau..; ▶ Reply to This