Address to the Nation
Fellow citizens, bula vinaka and greetings to you all. I am still here, your Prime Minister ....more

8th Attorney-General’s Conference 2006
I shall not be making a lengthy speech this morning. My remarks will be centred on just four words, the rule of law ....more

Minutes of the Wellington meeting
The meeting between Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and Commodore Frank Bainimarama ....more

PM's letter to the Commander
I want to thank you again for our meeting in Wellington ....more

PM Discussions with Republic of Fiji Military Forces
I want to speak to you today about the results of the talks I had in Wellington yesterday with Commander ....more

PM ready for talks with the Commander
The Prime Minister, Hon. Laisenia Qarase, has again confirmed that he is ready to meet with the Commander ....more

BUDGET 2007
Mr Speaker, Sir, I rise to express my strong support for the 2007 Budget....more

PM’s Exporter of the Year Wards 2006
I am elated to be here tonight to officiate in the presentation of awards of the 2006 Exporter of the Year Awards....more

Remarks To Great Council Of Chiefs - 9 Nov, 2006
I am grateful for this opportunity to speak to the Chiefs and representatives of the Fijian and Rotuman people (na i Taukei kei Viti kei Rotuma) at this Great Council....more

Nodra Vosa Ena Bose Levu Vakaturaga - 9 Nov, 2006
Na i naki levu duadua ni Matabose cecere oqo me vakatulewataka na veika kece e baleti keda na i Taukei kei ira na Rotuma....more

Address to the Nation/Comments at Press Conference
I address you this evening about events involving the Republic of Fiji Military Forces that are causing so much anxiety, uncertainty, and fear in our land....more

Message For Diwali
Very happy Diwali greetings to you all, wherever in Fiji you may be....more

National Economic Summit 2006 Communiqué
The National Economic Summit was held on the 28th and 29th of September, 2006 at the Tradewinds Convention Centre, Lami....more

Remarks at FNPF 40th Anniversary Celebrations
Let me begin by offering FNPF, our hosts this evening, my congratulations and very best wishes on their organisation’s 40th birthday....more

Remarks at the launch of Vodafone Hibiscus 2006
Like most Suva residents, and countless others around Fiji, I am delighted our favourite festival is set for a comeback. The organisers propose the biggest and best Festival in Hibiscus history....more

Towards a new era of India-Fiji cooperation
I am very pleased indeed to extend a message of goodwill to the Government and people of India for the
celebration of their 60 th anniversary of Independence....more

Address at Symposium
Ladies and Gentlemen from our tertiary and academic institutions. I was happy to accept the invitation by Dr Akanisi Kedrayate to deliver the opening address at this symposium...more

Statement on Sugar Industry
As at 31st July 2006, the crop is still projected to be 3.18 million tonnes of cane producing 331,994 tonnes of sugar...more

Remarks at Launch of Fiji’s First Productivity Charter
Our country is at the threshold of what should be one of the greatest periods of social and economic progress in its history...more

Remarks at Joint Session of National Advisory Councils for the Indian and Minority Communities
I extend greetings to you as we begin this joint session of the National Advisory Councils, representing our Indian and minority communities....more

Joint Statement By The Three Political Leaders
Following the invitation from the Prime Minister, Hon Laisenia Qarase, to the Leader of the Fiji Labour Party, Hon Mahendra Chaudhry, as the entitled party in the Multi Party Cabinet...more

Media Briefing on Human Rights Commission Report on Government's Affirmative Action Programmes
I have invited you to this briefing to express my strong feelings about a Fiji Human Rights Commission Report on Government's affirmative action programmes...more

Address at an Induction Programme for Members of Both Houses
This meeting is vital for Fiji as we celebrate the beginning of another five year term of Parliament, following our recent successful General Elections...more

Making Fiji a True Homeland for all its Citizens
I extend my greetings to the new Members of the House and those who have been re-elected. We are here as colleagues for the common cause of the betterment of the nation and its people. ...more

Address at the Opening of the New Parliament
I extend my warm greetings to Members of the House of Representatives and members of the Senate. I also thank the members of the last Parliament for their services...more

Address at the Fiji Law Society 50th Anniversary Convention
Mr President, distinguished guests, members of the Law Society, and friends. I am pleased that my first outside official engagement since the return of the SDL to office, and my appointment as Prime Minister, is this 50th anniversary convention of the Fiji Law Society....more

Comments at Press Conference
The full list of Ministers has been circulated to you. There are 24 Ministers in Cabinet and 12 Ministers outside Cabinet. I have given them the title of Ministers of State....more

Media Briefing by Prime Minister
There has been a lot of publicity about security arrangements for the Elections. I want to comment about this as a matter of public interest. I will also comment about some issues relating to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces...more

Facts about the Government – Public Sector Unions Pay and Industrial Relations Agreement
The allegation by the Citizens Constitution Forum that Government's recent agreement to pay "$235 million over the next twelve months" is an Election gimmick, is a gross distortion of the truth, and it is highly irresponsible of CCF's idiosyncratic Director...more

Remarks at the launch of Vodafone Hibiscus 2006
Hello everyone. Like most Suva residents, and countless others around Fiji, I am delighted our favourite festival is set for a come-back. The organisers propose the biggest and best Festival in Hibiscus history...more

Address at the 2006 Convention of Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam
I thank the Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam for inviting me to address this annualconvention. I extend my warm greetings to all the delegates...more

Launch of Suva Declaration on Education
It is a great pleasure for me to be with you to launch the Suva Declaration on Education that lays out our country’s education goals for the next 10 years...more

Fiji Indigenous Business Council 2006 Symposium
I thank the Council very much for inviting me to be the chief guest at this 2006 symposium. You have a good agenda with a theme that captures very well the basic element of our joint endeavours...more

PM's meeting with Commander and acting President
“I issue these comments in support of the statement today from His Excellency the Acting President, following a meeting at Government House...more

PM's statement on Mahendra Chaudhry
The statement issued this afternoon by the Leader of the Opposition is, as usual, full of lies and distortions... more

PM's statement on the army
“I met this morning at Government House with the Acting President, His Excellency Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi. I was accompanied by the Minister for Home Affairs...more

PM's statement on the army
“I met this morning at Government House with the Acting President, His Excellency Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi. I was accompanied by the Minister for Home Affairs...more

Response to comments by UPP Member of Parliament, Hon. Mick Beddoes
Mr Mick Beddoes, leader of the United Peoples Party, does not understand Constitutional procedures governing the work of Ministers...more

PM's remarks during his meeting with the Public Service Unions (English)
My recent Christmas and New Year holiday gave me an opportunity to think further about some issues affecting the Public Service...more

A Partnership for Fiji
As the main stakeholders, the Government, on behalf of the people; the Public Service Commission, as the employer; and the Public Service Unions...more

PM's New Year Message for 2006 (Fijian)

PM's New Year Message for 2006 (English)
We are at the start of a New Year, with all its fresh promise and hope. 2005 has slipped away and becomes part of our past. It was an eventful 12 months...more

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