Comment: It is best that you stay Frank. As per the above news item, LQ and MC are calling for a firm date of a general election. The events leading to the establishment of this dialogue forum as I understand is not about setting a date for elections and as such, MC & LQ have got it wrong unless misreported by the media. The longer you stay, the better Frank. Stuff these Aussies and Kiwis. Look towards SE Asia.

Comment: Frank is the only hope for Fiji. You are the saviour of Fiji.

Comment: This is not a dialogue forum. It is an authoritarian briefing where the interim PM will communicate to the political parties the directions of how Fiji will move forward in case the Interim Government has been misunderstood by these political parties. The contributions to the forum by these political parties will be on how they can add value to the pre-conceived directions of the interim PM. Any suggestions outside these pre-conceived directions will certainly end up in the Interim PM's trash can.

Comment: We prefer you to stay as long as it takes Frank so that all the 'clean-up' is done. When all would be political leaders can prove that they will lead clean ... keep up the good work.

Comment: I 100% agree with you Joe.

Comment: VB is doing a very good job. Both Qarase and Chaudhry play race cards. If they don't abide in the best spirits, VB should continue for years.

Comment: This is another strategy to please the world rather than having a real heart to move things forward. IG does not need a dialogue with politicians to move things forward. Give Fiji back to the people.

Comment: Well said Frank. There should be no hurry for elections.

Comment: I hope these politicians understand an army officer and his directions. Maybe they have never been to a O group. Now this is a bit of a O group where things will be discussed in regards to the country's future and its advancement. Past politicians should know they cannot demand a fixed date for polls, but in other words they can express their views towards the elections in getting together with the Commodore and utilising the resources which is available to better Fiji. As far as MC and LQ is concerned, if you don't comply with what the Commodore demands, consider your political career over as this guy means business.

Comment: Most will be disappointed here, anything else is just speculative. When all agree to the Charter proposals then we will see optimistic values. For now it is FB against the rest. The media is playing a volcanic game opener. Burst or bust.

Comment: Mr Prime Minister, you are the leader who can lead Fiji to a brighter future. As for MC and LQ, I thinks it's high time they retire from politics as they will come back with the "My Race" card in future. Why can't some new educated leaders who represent Fiji as a whole and not just for one major race be appointed? My personal opinion is that we must continue with the current Government until the Charter is fully endorsed by all the communities in Fiji. Through dialogue, all issues can be resolved and then only we can talk about elections.

Comment: Democracy is overrated, look at Bush and Helen Clark as examples. Stay Frank stay. Fiji is better of with you in charge.

Comment: How does it feel like to be ruled by a military commander now for those who supported the 1987 coups and supported Rabuka? As for those whose government was thrown out in 1987 and in 2000, events of 2006 is just another coup, another leader, another prime minister, another oppression, no elections, dictatorship, etc, etc, etc. Why should we complain now because whatever we are facing is due to the seed that we sow valiantly in 1987 and 2000. History repeats itself!

Comment: Let me paraphrase: Abide by my desires for an exit strategy or I stay.

Comment: Just get your agenda and let these politicians judge it. If you think you are doing a good job that they can not do, don't call them for a meeting. Remember the word dialogue, it means to listen and share ideas and best way forward. I hope you as a man will listen to others as well to solve the problem.

Comment: Listen to Frank. Past politics in Fiji has been disastrous; Fiji can no longer afford the divisive politics as Frank makes it abundantly clear. Racial politics has no place in the world, let alone tiny Fiji.

Comment: You're the boss Frank ... change their mindset now, show them what God has sent you to do, and that is love and fairness for all. Rid them off all the dirt and show them the way to go.

Comment: One Nation. One People. Neither MC nor LQ understand this. They will go back to their old style politics before the ink has dried on any election results. I don't believe there is anyone in the current crop who are fit to carry out this bold new vision for Fiji. We need the younger generation, the educated, to bring us out of this cycle of gutter politics and carry out this bold new vision for Fiji. Unfortunately we continue to see the best minds leaving Fiji for greener pastures oversees, and that won't change until we can provide them with opportunities to keep them at home, and the only person that seems to be trying to make that happen is Bainimarama. Frank, you are a legend, and you will go down in history as the man who had the courage to change the course of Fiji's future for the better.

Comment: If you want good governance, practice what you preach before you try to dictate what is good for Fiji.

Comment: Frank should stay because Sitiveni Rabuka did!

Comment: C'mon fellas, bring on the election! That's the real voice of the people, no matter what the election result is the people's choice.

Comment: Good. You should stay until you die. We'll change the rules after that! In the long run, the country wins - so everybody just be patient and look at the opportunities now for other better occupations! The future will be better.

Comment: Well, MC and LQ are not asking for an election but really they are asking for their jobs so they can enter Parliament, fight, create issues and earn a salary. So how can we expect them not to ask for elections? It's high time that MC and LQ retire and rest - let new people come and lead. You guys will keep fighting forever. As for Frank, keep up the spirit and destroy all aspects of racial agendas, create a race-free Fiji in the true spirit of Rt Sir Kamisese Mara.

Comment: Stay on Frank you are the right person for the job.

Comment: Frank, take your time and sort everything before you hand over the power to politicians. They are only interested to create a job for themselves. The democratic election in Pakistan is not working as their President was a corrupt husband of the former PM.

Comment: Fiji does not need a parliamentary government. What Fiji needs a good, smart chief executive to run the country. You're a tiny country in size, in economy, population and the country's basic infrastructure do not justity to have such a big government. An administrator is needed to run the country where millions can be saved. Politicians are power-hungry, corrupt and they are for themselves only. We have already started to hear from both the corners of their mouth. Who needs them? Ask the people of the country through a referendum. If you highlight the savings country will make, I bet, majority of the people will favour this type of government.

Comment: Keep up with the good work PM - keep the strain on the rope and never ever let it go until and unless the so called clean up campaign is over. You are doing everything right for Fiji. Do not let LQ, MC, Kinivuwai or anybody else to dictate things for you and the IG.

Comment: We don't care majority or what, we care about the nation and everyone is born equal. No mind set. Chaudhry is another reason Indians are suffering. We need to work together with a clear vision.

Comment: This is another strategy to please the world rather than having a real heart to move things forward. The IG does not need a dialogue with politicians to move things forward. Give Fiji back to the people.

Comment: Question to VB is what he thinks "what is right for Fiji". I'd believe the answers of LQ and MC than VB's to this question - as they at least have mandates for people they represent. The fact remains, & well put by col N koroi, let the people decide who should run the country - no dictatorship on any terms pls.

Comment: Fijilive, c'mon, bring on the other sides of opinions. Not everybody supports Frank, let their views be heard as well.

Comment: Isa, our leaders have now embarked on a political journey to that crossroad where a decision will have to be made to determined the destiny of our beloved Fiji. We can only hope that they can all come together and engage harmoniously in a true political dialogue where no one comes in with the pride and arrogance that they command the majority of support from the people, or it is that same old divisive politics that continues to drag us far behind. I pray that all our political leaders can exercise a lot of wisdom and focus to promote unity, a true spirit of trust, confidence and respect amongst themselves, and serve our nation and its people, rather than creating friction which will only result in division amongst themselves. If this forum, does not work now, what other forum will. I hope they can just bring it in, because the challenges and opportunities are far greater than themselves.

Comment: Job well done Frank Bainimarama. You are the only leader to move our beautiful Fiji forward. Do not worry about any one else. You have been to overseas countries and do understand the politics of the world.

Comment: Didn't you learn from past history that the chiefs of Bau and Viwa are the source of evil leadership in Fiji. This results in the Battle of Nakorowaiwai and the arrest and persecution of Navosavakadua families and descendants until the present day. The British colonisers passed a law which is the removal of disaffected persons and their localities in 1887. First he was sent to be gaoled in Lau. The Vere Vaka Bau in that was for the Tui Lau to shoot him. When the Tui Lau was given the order to kill him. He turned around and said he can't do such a thing like that. The Navosavakadua heard what he said and then he gave him a gift and said to the Tui Lau that in years to come his descendants will be the leaders of Fiji. So what happened when you asked Ratu Mara inside the Navy Ship to step down now what happened to the country?

Comment: This is a no-nonsense leader indeed. I like him upfront honest. That is all what we need ... no beating around the bush. So smarten up non believers. If you do not want him in power then do what we all need - come up with something different and effective for the nation that can truly bring about prosperity, peace and hope for our children. Anything less is just stale air. PM, please stay on life is better now till we have a change of hearts.

Comment: I don't think the PM wants to have the election soon coz he knows who will win. Whether you have it, next year ... or after 5 years, it won't change anything coz the majority of the people know who to pick.

Comment: Frank, u r the boss mahn, as they would say in Jamaica.

Comment: I think Jeremia Ratuvou nailed the point. Our past has been so violent that we moved into humanity and now we have a problem. Ask Ratu Mara to step down and see what happens? LQ and MC needs to know that they are now done. Fiji should move towards a Presidential system.