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2016 Country Review
Fiji 2016 Country Review http://www.countrywatch.com Table of Contents Chapter 1 1 Country Overview 1 Country Overview 2 Key Data 4 Fiji 5 Pacific Islands 6 Chapter 2 8 Political Overview 8 History 9 Political Conditions 10 Political Risk Index 42 Political Stability 57 Freedom Rankings 72 Human Rights 84 Government Functions 87 Government Structure 92 Principal Government Officials 100 Leader Biography 101 Leader Biography 101 Foreign Relations 104 National Security 109 Defense Forces 111 Chapter 3 114 Economic Overview 114 Economic Overview 115 Nominal GDP and Components 117 Population and GDP Per Capita 118 Real GDP and Inflation 119 Government Spending and Taxation 120 Money Supply, Interest Rates and Unemployment 121 Foreign Trade and the Exchange Rate 122 Data in US Dollars 123 Energy Consumption and Production Standard Units 124 Energy Consumption and Production QUADS 125 World Energy Price Summary 126 CO2 Emissions 127 Agriculture Consumption and Production 128 World Agriculture Pricing Summary 130 Metals Consumption and Production 131 World Metals Pricing Summary 133 Economic Performance Index 134 Chapter 4 146 Investment Overview 146 Foreign Investment Climate 147 Foreign Investment Index 151 Corruption Perceptions Index 164 Competitiveness Ranking 175 Taxation 184 Stock Market 184 Partner Links 185 Chapter 5 186 Social Overview 186 People 187 Human Development Index 188 Life Satisfaction Index 192 Happy Planet Index 203 Status of Women 213 Global Gender Gap Index 215 Culture and Arts 225 Etiquette 227 Travel Information 228 Diseases/Health Data 237 Chapter 6 243 Environmental Overview 243 Environmental Issues 244 Environmental Policy 252 Greenhouse Gas Ranking 253 Global Environmental Snapshot 264 Global Environmental Concepts 275 International Environmental Agreements and Associations 289 Appendices 314 Bibliography 315 Fiji Chapter 1 Country Overview Fiji Review 2016 Page 1 of 327 pages Fiji Country Overview FIJI Fiji became independent in 1970 after nearly a century as a British colony. -
Fiji 2019 Was Remarkable—We Pivoted Toward the Health of Our Oceans and This Year’S Annual Meeting Looked Into Ways We Can Save and Protect Them
HIGHLIGHTS Preparations for ADB’s 52nd Annual Meeting in Fiji. HIGHLIGHTS Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO license (CC BY 3.0 IGO) © 2019 Asian Development Bank 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City, 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines Tel +63 2 632 4444; Fax +63 2 636 2444 www.adb.org Some rights reserved. Published in 2019. Publication Stock No. ARM190241-2 The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by ADB in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. This work is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO license (CC BY 3.0 IGO) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/. By using the content of this publication, you agree to be bound by the terms of this license. For attribution, translations, adaptations, and permissions, please read the provisions and terms of use at https://www.adb.org/terms-use#openaccess. -
Theparliamentarian
100th year of publishing TheParliamentarian Journal of the Parliaments of the Commonwealth 2019 | Volume 100 | Issue Two | Price £14 The Commonwealth at 70: PAGES 126-143 ‘A Connected Commonwealth’ PLUS Commonwealth Day Political and Procedural Effective Financial The Scottish Parliament 2019 activities and Challenges of a Post- Oversight in celebrates its 20th events Conflict Parliament Commonwealth anniversary Parliaments PAGES 118-125 PAGE 146 PAGE 150 PAGE 152 64th COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE KAMPALA, UGANDA 22 to 29 SEPTEMBER 2019 (inclusive of arrival and departure dates) For further information visit www.cpc2019.org and www.cpahq.org/cpahq/cpc2019 CONFERENCE THEME: ‘ADAPTATION, ENGAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION OF PARLIAMENTS IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING COMMONWEALTH’. Ū One of the largest annual gatherings of Commonwealth Parliamentarians. Hosted by the CPA Uganda Branch and the Parliament of Uganda. Ū Over 500 Parliamentarians, parliamentary staff and decision makers from across the Commonwealth for this unique conference and networking opportunity. Ū CPA’s global membership addressing the critical issues facing today’s modern Parliaments and Legislatures. Ū Benefit from professional development, supportive learning and the sharing of best practice with colleagues from Commonwealth Parliaments together with the participation of leading international organisations. During the 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, there will also be a number of additional conferences and meetings including: 37th CPA Small Branches Conference; 6th triennial Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference; 64th CPA General Assembly; meetings of the CPA Executive Committee; and the Society of Clerks at the Table (SOCATT) meetings. This year, the conference will hold elections for the Chairperson of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP), the CPA Treasurer and the CPA Small Branches Chairperson for new three-year terms. -
Thursday 28Th June 2018
PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES DAILY HANSARD THURSDAY, 28TH JUNE, 2018 [CORRECTED COPY] C O N T E N T S Pages Minutes … … … … … … … … … … 1879 Communications from the Chair … … … … … … … 1879-1880 Bills – First Reading … … … … … … … … … 1880 2018-2019 Appropriation Bill 2018 … … … … … … … 1880-1908 2018-2019 Budget Consequential Bills 2018 … … … … … 1908-1910 Adjournment … … … … … … … … … … 1910 THURSDAY, 28TH JUNE, 2018 The Parliament met at 7.37 p.m., pursuant to notice. HONOURABLE SPEAKER took the Chair and read the Prayer. PRESENT Hon. Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, Prime Minister and Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Sugar Industry and Foreign Affairs Hon. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Public Enterprises, Civil Service and Communications; Minister for Education, Heritage, Arts & Library Services and National Archives of Fiji Hon. Rosy Sofia Akbar, Minister for Health and Medical Services Hon. Parveen Bala Kumar, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Environment, Infrastructure and Transport Hon. Mereseini Rakuita Vuniwaqa, Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Hon. Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, Minister for Defence and National Security Hon. Dr. Mahendra Reddy, Minister for Waterways Hon. Commander Semi Tuleca Koroilavesau, Minister for Fisheries Hon. Osea Naiqamu, Minister for Forests Hon. Lt. Col. Inia Batikoto Seruiratu, Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management and Meteorological Services Hon. Jone Usamate, Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Hon. Faiyaz Siddiq Koya, Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism and Lands and Mineral Resources Hon. Lt. Col. Laisenia Bale Tuitubou, Minister for Youth and Sports Hon. Alexander David O’Connor, Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services Hon. Lorna Eden, Assistant Minister for Local Government, Housing and Environment Hon. -
Parliament of the Republic of Fiji Parliamentary Debates Daily Hansard Friday, 31St August, 2018 [Corrected Copy]
PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES DAILY HANSARD FRIDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2018 [CORRECTED COPY] C O N T E N T S Pages Point of Order … … … … … … … … … … 2489-2490 Speaker’s Ruling … … … … … … … … … … 2490-2491 Nominations for the Appointment of the President of the Republic of Fiji … … 2491-2492 Acknowledgement of the Appointment of the President of the Republic of Fiji … 2492 Adjournment … … … … … … … … … … 2492-2493 FRIDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2018 The Parliament resumed at 9.33 a.m., pursuant to notice. HONOURABLE SPEAKER took the Chair and read the Prayer. PRESENT Hon. Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, Prime Minister and Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Sugar Industry and Foreign Affairs Hon. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Public Enterprises, Civil Service and Communications; Minister for Education, Heritage, Arts & Library Services and National Archives of Fiji Hon. Rosy Sofia Akbar, Minister for Health and Medical Services Hon. Parveen Bala Kumar, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Environment, Infrastructure and Transport Hon. Mereseini Rakuita Vuniwaqa, Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Hon. Dr. Mahendra Reddy, Minister for Waterways Hon. Commander Semi Tuleca Koroilavesau, Minister for Fisheries Hon. Osea Naiqamu, Minister for Forests Hon. Lt. Col. Inia Batikoto Seruiratu, Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management and Meteorological Services Hon. Jone Usamate, Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Hon. Faiyaz Siddiq Koya, Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism and Lands and Mineral Resources Hon. Lt. Col. Laisenia Bale Tuitubou, Minister for Youth and Sports Hon. Alexander David O’Connor, Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services Hon. Lorna Eden, Assistant Minister for Local Government, Housing and Environment Hon. -
Tuesday 18Th June 2019
PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES DAILY HANSARD TUESDAY, 18TH JUNE, 2019 [CORRECTED COPY] C O N T E N T S Pages Minutes … … … … … … … … … … 1888 Communications from the Chair … … … … … … … 1888-1889 Consideration of Bills … … … … … … … 1890 Resumption of Debate on the 2019-2020 Appropriation Bill 2019 … … … 1890 List of Speakers: 1. Hon J. Saukuru (Pgs 1890-1896) 2. Hon. V. Pillay (Pgs 1896-1901) 3. Hon. L.D. Tabuya (Pgs 1902-1907) 4. Hon. V. Prakash (Pgs 1908-1910) 5. Hon. Professor B.C. Prasad (Pgs 1910-1915) 6. Hon. Dr M. Reddy (Pgs 1916-1922) 7. Hon. Ro F. Tuisawau (Pgs 1922-1928) 8. Hon. Lt Col. I.B. Seruiratu (Pgs 1928-1934) 9. Hon. P.W. Vosanibola (Pgs 1935-1939) 10. Hon. R.R. Sharma (Pgs 1939-1943) 11. Hon. Dr. Ratu A.R. Lalabalavu (Pgs 1943-1949) 12. Hon. J. Sigarara (Pgs 1949-1952) 13. Hon. Ratu N. Lalabalavu (Pgs 1952-1955) 14. Hon. A. Sudhakar (Pgs 1957-1964) 15. Hon. M.R. Leawere (Pgs 1964-1970) 16. Hon. J. Usamate (Pgs 1970-1977) 17. Hon. A.M. Radrodro (Pgs 1978-1984) 18. Hon. G. Vegnathan (Pgs 1984-1986) 19. Hon. M.R. Vuniwaqa (Pgs 1986-1992) 20. Hon. Dr. I. Waqaainabete (Pgs 1992-1999) 21. Hon. A. Sayed-Khaiyum (Pgs 1999-2012) Committee of Supply 1. Office of the President (Pgs 2014-2018) 2. Office of the Prime Minister (Pgs 2018-2028) 3. Office of the Attorney-General (Pgs 2028-2036) 4. Ministry of Economy (Pgs 2036-2045) 5. Ministry of iTaukei Affairs (Pgs 2045-2052) 6. -
Pm's Walk Raises $61K
WEDNESDAY APRIL 10, 2019 l 16 PAGES l ISSUE 7 VOL 10 l WWW.FIJI.GOV.FJ FijiFocusKORO’S j FIJIANS TAKE A-G WARNS OF SEVEN ABUSE OF ADVANTAGE ACRES OF E-TICKETING SYSTEM OF HEALTH TOLL-FREE SWEET 2 157 NUMBER 10 SUCCESS PM’S WALK RAISES $61K Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama “walks the talk” for youngsters as he participated in a seven-kilometre walk to raise over $61,000 for the Sigatoka School for Children with Special Needs. He was joined by Fijian medallists from the recent Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi with PM Bainimarama reiterating Government’s commitment to persons living with disabilities. FULL DETAILS ON PAGE 3. Photo: LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA CLIMATE BATTLE Fiji, Norway work with ‘mutual sense of urgency’ NANISE NEIMILA be outsized –– “warming is accelerating for us, this menacing worldwide threat is Norwegian brothers and sisters to put even OUR nations are faced with a mutual at a particularly alarming pace in Scandi- even more dire.” more emphasis on the “Blue Economy” in sense of urgency to address climate navia, and stronger tropical cyclones have “That’s why Norway, like Fiji, has led the future international negotiations.” “change, as the consequences of rising ravaged Fiji in recent years”. world as we work to curb climate change. PM Bainimarama says all this efforts to seas and heightened temperatures are al- Speaking at the welcome reception for I thank the government of Norway for its combating climate change requires inter- ready being felt by Fijians and Norwegians Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of the ambitious advocacy in this fight, and for its national consensus and Fiji is looking for- alike.” Kingdom of Norway at Grand Pacific Ho- generous financial support of Fiji’s own ef- ward to working in partnership with other Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, a tel in Suva this week, he said, “Our agri- forts, including the Ocean Pathway.” countries. -
Government of Fiji Gazette Supplement
269 EXTRAORDINARY GOVERNMENT OF FIJI GAZETTE SUPPLEMENT No. 22 THURSDAY, 25th SEPTEMBER 2014 [LEGAL NOTICE NO. 43] CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI (Section 92(3)) ________ MINISTERIAL ASSIGNMENT To : Rear Admiral (Retired) Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama Prime Minister, and Minister for iTaukei Affairs and Sugar Industry IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to myself in my capacity as Prime Minister, and Minister for iTaukei Affairs and Sugar Industry, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)— Business Departments (a) Office of the Prime Minister Office of the President Coat of Arms of Fiji Office of the Prime Minister Commissions of Inquiry -Cabinet Office Constitution of the Republic of Fiji Honours and Awards Human Rights Commission* Human Rights Constitutional Offices Commission* Other minority groups (e.g. Kioa Island, Melanesian Community) Peoples Charter Promissory Oath Rabi Island Affairs Rotuma and Rotuman Lands (b) iTaukei Affairs Ministry of iTaukei Affairs Disputes Resolution -iTaukei Affairs Board Education and Training -iTaukei Development Fund Board iTaukei Affairs -iTaukei Fisheries Commission iTaukei Fishing Rights -iTaukei Lands Appeals Tribunal iTaukei Lands -iTaukei Lands Commission (c) Sugar Industry Ministry of Sugar Industry Sugar Reform -Sugar Unit [Note: * indicates the responsibilities and is subject to any provisions as to independence of office] 270 (d) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the following business of (a), (b) and (c) above including in particular, the following Acts and Decrees and the subsidiary laws made thereunder— Office of the Prime Minister Banaban Lands Act (Cap. -
2018 Fiji Election Results: Patterns of Voting by Provinces, Rural-Urban Localities, and by Candidates
The Journal of Pacific Studies, Volume 40 Issue 2, 2020 55 2018 Fiji Election Results: Patterns of Voting by Provinces, Rural-Urban Localities, and by Candidates https://doi.org/10.33318/jpacs.2020.40(2)-3 Haruo Nakagawa1 Abstract Akin to the previous, 2014 event, with no data on voter ethnicity, no exit polls, and few post-election analyses, the 2018 Fiji election results remain something of a mystery despite the fact that there had been a significant swing in voting in favour of Opposition political parties. There have been several studies about the election results, but most of them have been done without much quantitative analyses. This study examines voting patterns of Fiji’s 2018 election by provinces, and rural-urban localities, as well as by candidates, and also compares the 2018 and 2014 elections by spending a substantial time classifying officially released data by polling stations and individual candidates. Some of the data are then further aggregated according to the political parties to which those candidates belonged. The current electoral system in Fiji is a version of a proportional system, but its use is rare and this study will provide an interesting case study of the Open List Proportional System. At the end of the analyses, this study considers possible reasons for the swing in favour of the Opposition. Keywords: 2018 Fiji Election Results; Ethnic Vote; Rural Vote; Urban Vote; Voting Patterns 1 Fellow, School of Government, Development & International Affairs, The University of the South Pacific, email: [email protected] 56 The Journal of Pacific Studies, Volume 40 Issue 2, 2020 Introduction The Fiji general election of 2018 was the second held under the Open List Proportional (OLPR) electoral system, with a single, nation-wide constituency introduced by the 2013 Republic of Fiji Constitution, which supposedly discourages race- or region-based political parties. -
A-G Tells the World of Climate Action Measures
WEDNESDAY APRIL 24, 2019 l 16 PAGES l ISSUE 8 VOL 10 l WWW.FIJI.GOV.FJ Fijij FocusWOMEN FIJI CHAIRS WORLD FIJIANS URGED TO BANK’S SMALL STATES REGISTERED TAKE UP ROUNDTABLE WITH NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT BOAT MASTERS 3 TRAINING 8000 CENTRE 13 CLIMATE CHANGE’S SOMBRE REMINDER PRIME Minister Voreqe Bainimarama shares a light moment at Wainawaqa village after issuing a sombre reminder of the impact of climate change. Fiji continues to undertake adaptation and mitigation measures for communities affected by climate change. Prime Minister Bainimarama commissioned two such adaptation measures in Naitasiri through the Riverbank Protection Projects recently. In commissioning these projects, Prime Minister Bainimarama reminded the villagers of Wainawaqa and Nadakuni of the effects of climate change and the vulnerability of their livelihood. Fiji has been vocal on the need for climate financing to meet the daunting task of adapting to the impacts brought about by climate change. FULL DETAILS ON PAGE 5. Photos: ERONI VALILI $9.4b for resilience A-G tells the world of climate action measures PRASHILA DEVI Ministerial Finance Dialogue 2 – Mobiliz- they have put the cost, it will cost approxi- it out because once you are able to get that ing finance for climate action at the United mately $9.4 billion over the next 10 years level of analysis and clarity then you will IJI will need close to $9.4 billion Nations, New York, said the Fijian Govern- to be able to build resilience in our infra- be able to attract a while plethora of financ- over the next 10 years to be able to ment was already putting in place measures structure,” the A-G said. -
CLIMATE ACTION PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE a PACIFIC TALANOA for RESILIENCE, AMBITION and URGENCY 25 - 27 JULY 2018 Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva, Fiji
CLIMATE ACTION PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE A PACIFIC TALANOA FOR RESILIENCE, AMBITION AND URGENCY 25 - 27 JULY 2018 Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva, Fiji WEDNESDAY 25 JULY Pre-CAPP Conference Events 1. FCEF “Global Employers Climate Action Forum” (GECAF) as part of Marrakech Business Action for Climate – MBA4Climate following Fiji Declaration, Holiday Inn. Opened by Fijian Attorney-General, closed by Climate Champions Fiji. Themes: a. Scaling up Private Sector Climate Finance b. Promoting climate insurance and building resilient businesses c. Support for blue & green business 2. Pacific Regional NDC Hub meeting and dedicated CAPP working group meetings 3. CAPP Leaders welcome ceremony (5.30pm at GPH), all registrants welcome followed by Heads of Delegation only dinner (7pm GPH) + joint GECAF/CAPP reception (GPH) THURSDAY 26 JULY Day 1 TIME ITEM LEAD/SPEAKER 07.30 Registration opens Secretariat 08.30 OPENING & INTRODUCTIONS Fiji Arts Council Choir 08.35 Opening devotion MC 08.40 Garlanding of Guests Secretariat 08.45 Welcoming remarks – Fiji COP23 High-Level Champion Hon. Inia Seruiratu 08.50 Official Opening COP23 President and Prime Keynote address Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Hon. Frank Bainimarama 09.00 Setting the Scene H.E. the Honourable Baron Divavesi Waqa, President MC of the Republic of Nauru, Chair of the PSIDS Ms. Naomi Navoce, Pacific Disability Forum Ambassador William Crosbie, Canadian Government (Focus on climate, security and the blue economy) TIME ITEM LEAD/SPEAKER 09.20 State of the Science Dr Morgan Wairiu, Deputy Tracking for 1.5C, challenges and opportunities Director PACE-SD, University South Pacific, Author IPCC 1.5C Special Report 09.30 Taking Climate Action –globally and in the Pacific Global Climate Action towards COP24 - Poland COP24 Mr Tomasz Chruszczow, High-Level champion Poland Special Climate Envoy Climate Action in the Pacific: the Climate Action Pacific Hon. -
REACH Mobile Services During the Fiji National
RIGHTS, EMPOWERMENT AND COHESION (REACH) FOR RURAL AND URBAN FIJIANS PROJECT REPORT June 2017 REPORT 19 June 2017 Location & Dates Suva, Fiji. 12 June (Studio 6) and 14-16 June 2017 (Vodafone Arena) (Pre-Expo) 1. Awareness-Raising and Service-Delivery Workshop; (During Expo) 2. REACH Service Activities Delivery Sessions; 3. REACH and UNV Project Booths; 4. REACH Videos and 5. REACH Press Conference On 12 June, 100 women from the Eastern Division gained awareness on the REACH Project and on the workshop’s theme of gender-based violence as well as protection of child rights. Services were Key Result 1 provided on-venue by the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Legal Aid Commission and the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission. The Fiji Police Force contributed to the awareness-raising session, in addition to the above enlisted service providers. During the Expo, 137 women from the Western, Central and Eastern Divisions of Fiji participated in the REACH Project service-delivery sessions held at designated timeslots from 14-16 June, and gained Key Result 2 information on the services provided by the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Legal Aid Commission and the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission. At the Expo, 137 participants and 79 visitors obtained information and services from the REACH Booth Key Result 3 and REACH Bus situated at the venue respectively. Visitors also acquired information on the UN Volunteers Programme through advocacy materials and discussions at the UNV Booth. REACH videos were played at regular intervals in the Vodafone Arena, to 475 stallholders and an Key Result 4 estimated 10,000 people who visited the Expo over three days.