Fiji's already weak economy has worsened since military chief Commodore Frank Bainimarama was installed as prime minister last week, analysts say. Fiji's military leader, Commodore Frank ...

After repeated threats and a protracted buildup, Commodore Frank Bainimarama finally seized control of Fiji’s government this week, suspending civil liberties, claiming presidential powers for ...

He became a key ally of armed forces chief Commodore Frank Bainimarama, who overthrew the elected government in a December 2006 coup. Bainimarama seized the president's powers in the coup ...

Commodore Frank Bainimarama says he was intoxicated when the Australian defense minister called to threaten him. "We had a heavy grog session the night before, and I was still doped," he explained ...

Today marks 10 years since Fiji's 2006 military coup, which saw then-Commodore Frank Bainimarama take control of the island nation in a controversial move that frayed its ties with Australia and ...

Commodore Frank Bainimarama told a news conference that he was using special powers under the constitution to assume the powers of the president and replace Premier Laisenia Qarase. He said he ...

Commodore Frank Bainimarama, who seized power by claiming presidential powers and dismissing the elected government, swore in political novice Jona Senilagakali as caretaker prime minister at a ...

PETER CAVE: Fiji's military dictator Frank Bainimarama says his country's future will be decided by Fijians and Fijians alone. Commodore Bainimarama and the main spokesman for the interim ...

Commodore Frank Bainimarama sacked Lieutenant Colonel Jone Baledrokadroka on Friday after he called on Bainimarama to step down over his political attacks against Fiji's government. Bainimarama's ...

Commodore Frank Bainimarama promised to be "a true and faithful prime minister," during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Fiji's capital, Suva, which was broadcast live on national radio.

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