A three-day state funeral has begun in Suva for Fiji's former leader Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara. The capital of the South Pacific nation was brought to a standstill by thousands of well-wishers who turned ...

The mother of the Sanders boys also has a heartfelt message beaming with pride after both make it to the pros. Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) and safety Shilo Sanders (21) pose ...

“Fiji’s five-year nationhood earlier to PNG and its near-century experience of living under British administration gave latitude to our Founding Father, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, to call on the ...

“Fiji’s five-year nationhood earlier to PNG and its near-century experience of living under British administration gave latitude to our Founding Father, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, to call on the ...

Today is the 24th anniversary of renegade and failed businessman George Speight’s coup in 2000 Fiji. The elected coalition government ... I remember the late President and Tui Nayau [Ratu Sir Kamisese ...

1920 - All labour indenture agreements in Fiji end. 1970 - Fiji becomes independent with Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara of the AP as prime minister. 1987 - Indian-dominated coalition wins general election ...

Also known as Roko Ului, the next paramount chief of Lau is the son of the late Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, Fiji’s former president and prime minister Roko Ului is currently residing in Tonga. The ...

In 1986, he returned to Fiji to become Permanent Secretary of Information, first under the leadership of Prime Minister Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, and then under Prime Minister Dr. Timoci Bavadra.

Of the 14 PICs, Fiji and Papua New Guinea (PNG ... the post was upgraded to that of High Commissioner after independence. Fiji’s Prime Minister Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara visited India in 1971 and Prime ...