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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

7 years

I'm no hero, I'm allowed to have a voice & I know how to treat people with humility & respect. #veilomani

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

3 years

Pacific Island Represent. #COP26

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1 year

Breaking - Fiji’s kingmaker party Sodelpa will form a coalition with the People’s Alliance-National Federation Party to form new Fijian govt, bringing an end to Frank Bainimarama’s FijiFirst dominancein Fiji politics. #FijiVotes2022

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese was given a tabua during the traditional welcome to Fiji's Black Rock Army Camp on Wednesday. He received it, unsure what to do with it, kissed it and passed it to the military spox. #Pacific

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His first session with Fiji7s under @benjaminryan , he hid in a bush cos he couldn’t cope with the training intensity. He then went on to be part of Fiji’s history-making Olympic gold medal winning team in 2016. Today, he led a team and defended that medal. Jerry Tuwai. #Olympics

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Met 2 Fijians in security team at #COP26 . Former army officers. Spent 10+ yrs in Glasgow. Saw me in bula shirt, knew exactly where I was from. We talanoa a bit, they had lunch break. I was sitting in media room. Then Dino, one of them, brings me lunch and snacks. #veilomani

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Breaking - Sitiveni Rabuka speaks to media first time after being elected Fiji’s new prime minister. He says he feels “humbled” as he makes his way to the President’s office to get sworn in. #FijiPol

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@kelvinfiji

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Breaking - Frank Bainimarama thanks the FijiFirst supporters and says “this is democracy and this is my legacy. The 2013 Constitution.” #FijiPol

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

The PAP-NFP-Sodelpa coalition had one MP vote in favour of FijiFirst. I asked Aseri Radrodro if he voted for the coalition as he was leaving the parli precinct with FijiFirst MPs. #FijiPol

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Breaking - Fiji’s kingmaker Sodelpa has announced it’s joining Sitiveni Rabuka-led People’s Alliance- National Federation coalition to form the next govt for a second time in 72hrs. The party’s board voted 13-12 against Frank Bainimarama’s FijiFirst party. #FijiPol

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Fiji’s former president and speaker, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, first pic, at Bau Landing, waiting in line to get to Bau Island. KA: Ratu Epeli, how significant is this day? RE: Don’t ask me. I’m just a villager. Ask the officials? *as he chuckles away*

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1 year

Rabuka looks like he is in control. Most media have followed him here. Other party officials also look confident and another senior PAP source has confidence to me. The PAP-NFP-Sodelpa coalition is happening. #FijiVotes2022

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

1 year

Personal news: I’m officially starting in a new role at @RNZPacific . Absolutely humbling to be part of @radionz . Hoping to make a difference in #Pacific journalism. DMs open for news tips 🙂 #ancoraimparo

Moera TuilaepaTaylor

@Mtuilaepataylor

1 year

Look forward to @kelvinfiji joining the team in the @RNZPacific Wellington office from next month. Kelvin is our new lead digital and social media journalist. 👏👏👏

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Prime minister of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka with First-lady Adi Folimena Katonivere and Mrs Rabuka at State House ready for the swearing in ceremony. #FijiPol

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Suva is going nuts as if Christmas came early. #FijiVotes2022

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Breaking - People’s Alliance-NFP-Sodelpa have agreed Sitiveni Rabuka will lead the new coalition govt as prime minister. “Leaders are pleased to be able to give the people of Fiji a Christmas present of a strong and united coalition govt.” NFP leader Biman Prasad #FijiVotes2022

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Breaking - Fiji coalition holds on a knife-edge electing People's Alliance leader Sitiveni Rabuka as the new prime minister of Fiji by 28 votes to 27. Frank Bainimarama's reign as leader of the country ends after 16 years. #FijiPols

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

People’s Alliance HQ. Jubilant scenes in Suva. #FijiVotes2022

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1 year

PA-NFP have concluded their meeting with Sodelpa board. They’re still confident coming out of the discussions. PA leader Sitiveni Rabuka says “Stay calm. Merry Christmas.” #FijiPol

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

9 months

Crazy story: I went to cover the Melanesian leaders meeting in Port Vila. I was offered an exclusive interview with an Indonesian diplomat after they wanted to set the record straight on West Papua issue. And then they attempted to offer me more.

RNZ Pacific

@RNZPacific

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A Radio Zealand journalist says an Indonesian govt official attempted to bribe and intimidate him at the recent 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders' meeting in Port Vila. Jakarta has responded on Monday saying it will "surely look" into the claims.

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1 year

Rabi community members in Aotearoa from #Fiji telling the story of how they were fooled by colonists. Displaced from their lands in Banaba. They share their journey as a people who continue to be left behind—neither of Kiribati or Fiji. They ask for justice.

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

3 years

In the not too distant future, she’s going to be a president, a high-level diplomat or a hugely influential Pacific leader. So I thought get one photo with @kathykijiner while I can. #COP26

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Breaking - Fiji President has issued proclamation for Parliament to convene at 9.30am FJT tomorrow. Political parties have been notified. Parliament staff on their way to prepare for the session. #FijiPol

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

1 year

Missed an interview with new #Fiji PM today cos my Signal app wasn’t updating and by the time I received confirmation it was too late. But to get comms from PMs team that RNZ had a slot to ask him questions is a rarity. An audience with the PM was impossible in the FijiFirst era.

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

2 years

Best fans in the world! Never disrespect Fijian rugby supporters. @Fijian_Drua #SuperRugbyPacific

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Signed/Sealed: Rabuka is sworn in as FijiPM. #FijiPol

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1 year

Sources telling me PAP-NFP-Sodelpa already signed the deal. Big announcement to come after church service at FTA. #FijiVotes2022

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

1 year

Goodnight 🤙🏽 📷 @barbaradreaver

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

FijiFirst has concluded itself meeting with Sodelpa. No comments from Frank Bainimarama or Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. #FijiPol

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Unofficial sources claim Fiji Police operations chief/assistant ComPol Abdul Khan has resigned after disagreeing with ComPol Qiliho’s decision to involve military to work with police undermining the work of the force. Both Qiliho and Khan contacted for verification. #FijiPol

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

If there’s one day in the entire history of FijiFirst where they should’ve shown up on time anywhere, it was today. Ladies and gentlemen, they’ve missed that opportunity. #FijiVotes2022

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

PAP-NFP have come out of the meeting. Rabuka says “ball’s in Sodelpa’s court and we’ll know outcome today.” #FijiansVote2022

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Sitiveni Rabuka successfully leads a three party coalition to end Frank Bainimarama’s 16yr hold on power. A smooth transition of power was a major concern ahead of the election as the country has never had a trouble-free change of govt. #FijiPol

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Hundreds of voters line up to vote at the John Wesley polling venue in Raiwaqa. I spoke to a fifth time voter Mereani Tuibua. She says this election is different. “The last one, this polling venue was empty and we could just walk in. People really care,” she says. #FijiVotes2022

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1 year

Sodelpa have three main demands. If you see anything else it’s misinformation: 1. Re-establish Great Council of Chiefs 2. Education policy, which is free tertiary and the forgiveness of the student loan (TELS) 3. Set up an Embassy in Jerusalem #FijiVotes2022

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When Frank Bainimarama walked out of parli for the first time as an ordinary MP on the even of Christmas 2022, he said “This is my legacy. The 2013 constitution.” This week has spotlighted that paying cronies ridiculous money while the poor suffered is also his legacy. #FijiPol

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Fiji’s newly appointed finance minister and co-deputy PM Biman Prasad told @RNZPacific “I can't tell you the timetable, but the university will receive the appropriate funding…the [coalition] govt will pay what is due.” #FijiPol

Fiji government to reinstate University of South Pacific grant contributions

Fiji's new government is committed to re-instating the country's multi-million-dollar grant contributions to the University of the South Pacific.

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@kelvinfiji

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Sodelpa's youth arm has written to party's management board denouncing a Sodelpa-FijiFirst coalition. Move to consider a coalition with FF was made by the party’s board. Leader Gavoka’s played no part in this as he was leaning toward PAP. #FijiVotes2022

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

3 years

I've never heard anything negative about the work FRIEND Fiji does for the poor. As soon as the NGO receives a FJ$770k grant from Australia to help families affected by Covid, the economy minister says it's doing what it does to get political mileage. In parli.🤦‍♂️ #Fijipol

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

5 years

Who’s gonna tell the story of the man who leaked the video footage of FijiPM assaulting the parliamentarian? He’s been forced to resign. A hard working man who was supporting his single-mother, who’s a market vendor. Elephants fight, ants suffer.

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Sodelpa’s Faith Grace says they collected 600 signatures from the petition drive and the party’s youth president has delivered it to the board at Yue Lai. #FijiVotes2022

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1 year

Thread 🧵 "Our country is experiencing a great and joyful awakening," says Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka. "It gladdens my heart to be a part of it. And I am reminded of the heavy responsibilities I now bear. I do this willingly for you and for Fiji." #FijiPol

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Some delay at State House. President and Rabuka meeting and sorting out admin. MPs having a tea break. Media waiting. Need this to end by 5pm. Have to buy Christmas gifts. #FijiPol

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1 year

Fiji’s new PM Sitiveni Rabuka’s first #Christmas message: “Let us be kind and accepting of those with different religious beliefs. Let us live as good neighbours and acknowledge we are duty bound to forgive our enemies and those who hurt us.” Read 👇

Fiji Government

Christmas Message 2022 To The People of Fiji From Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka In this season of Christmas, I reach out to all Fijians in the spirit of this wonderful celebration. On that first...

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

An excerpt from former #Fiji PM, the late Laisenia Qarase’s memoir. Here he shares the brutal actions of now ComPol Sitiveni Qiliho: “Qiliho grabbed my neck, trying to choke me. I was in pain and if he had continued, I could have been a goner.” #Prisoner302

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Breaking - Fiji's ex-PM Frank Bainimarama suspended for 3 years for making seditious comments as MPs clashed Friday late into night. Bainimarama is out until February 2026. PM Sitiveni Rabuka appealed for the FijiFirst leader to be forgiven and his suspension reduced. #FijiPol

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

The Great Council of Chiefs convened for the first time in 16 years on Bau Island. The Council has been branded racist, political and having a role in past coups in the past. But after two days of meetings, the “new GCC”, leaders say, will be “for everyone”.

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

8 years

The peoples team is about to leave for Rio @Olympics #Fiji7s #rugby #RoadToRio

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

“We hope that the new coalition govt will adhere to the rule of law,”said FijiFirst general-secretary and former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s after the election of Sitiveni Rabuka as FijiPM. #FijiPol

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

3 years

The WORST decision ever! That can’t be right. Absolutely disgraceful. Arguably the best @wallabies player sent off the field. #AUSvFRA

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

1 year

Moce mada, Fiji 🙏 Please be nice, Wellington🤞 #ancoraimparo

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

“Together we’ll rediscover the heart of this great nation of ours,” Rabuka says in what sounds like a victory speech to supporters of the People’s Alliance church service in Suva. #FijiVotes2022

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1 year

Sodelpa sources aren’t confident after today’s meeting they’ll have the same outcome i.e. the party to side with PA-NFP. The feeling is FijiFirst has a real chance to turn it in their favour because of personality politics at play. It’s no longer about the people. #FijiPol

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Whether you're into politics or not, if you're Fijian or follow Fiji politics you must tune in for Fiji's new coalition govt PM Sitiveni Rabuka's inaugural address to the people at 7pm FJT tonight via @FijianGovt Facebook page. It'll be worth it. #FijiPol

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka is the first Pacific leader in 16 years to have an audience with United Liberation Movement for #WestPapua president @BennyWenda . Wenda told @RNZPacific he was overwhelmed seeing Rabuka hold the Morning Star flag. "This is the beginning," he says.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka

@slrabuka

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Today I held fruitful discussions in the lead-up to the Special Retreat of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders in Denarau, Nadi with a delegation from West Papua.

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Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka says latest claims by opposition leader Frank Bainimarama "shows the breadth of his level of education" and "it is unfortunate Bainimarama is only reading what he has been told to read, like a parrot." #FijiPol

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

The Fiji Sun has sacked two of its most senior editors Nemani Delaibatiki and Jyoti Pratibha. Both have been widely criticised for being principal supporters of ex-Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama's administration. No official statements from the newspaper yet. #FijiPol

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

3 years

Vinaka Australia. It’s been the privilege of my life to have had the chance to study and work in a country that’s blessed with abundance. The kid in me still can’t believe it. Moce mada 🙏🏽 #ancoraimparo

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Covered 2014/18 polls as an extra with a lighter role - was learning mostly. For 2022, got to lead it from the front for my fantastic @RNZPacific team. This pic captures my entire experience - think fast, react faster. Only regret: didn’t attend a FijiFirst presser. 📷 @kazukuru

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@kelvinfiji

3 years

“The Fiji Times does not exist to create positive headlines for the Government. It exists to publish all views and to ensure there is balanced coverage of the news and balanced political debate. This isn’t an easy thing to do daily. But it has to be done!” editor, Fred Wesley.

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1 year

IN GOOD SPIRITS: Opposition leaders are meeting at the People’s Alliance HQ to dialogue about next steps re FEO results app glitch. Sitiveni Rabuka, Biman Prasad, Mahendra Chaudhary and others will be holding a joint press conference at 3pm. #FijiVotes2022

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

3 years

A seasoned sports editor has passed away this week. His name was Osea Bola, commonly known as OB. I got to know/work with him as a cadet many years ago. He was a no nonsense type. His one advice that stuck with me: “No one should dictate what we put in the papers.” 📷 @Siteri1908

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1 year

Fiji will have 3 deputy PMs in Biman Prasad (finance), Viliame Gavoka (tourism), and Manoa Kamikamica (external trade) under the coalition arrangement. Siromi Turaga is new FijiAG. Lynda Tabuya is women’s minister. Pio Tikoduadua on charge of home affairs. #FijiPol

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

3 years

On road/air since Tuesday. Last connection before get to #COP26Glasgow . This will be my 3rd COP. First in Brazil was frustrating and didn’t make sense. Second in Poland had more adventure. This one seems like I am most prepared. Understand how I fit in and what I can contribute.

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4 months

Rabuka says Radrodro didn't listen. Radrodro says he followed the law. Viliame Takayawa says Rabuka is senile. Gavoka says he "could've communicated better" but backs Rabuka. Radrodro says he didn't check emails. Jale says Radrodro should take Rabuka's decision "like a man".

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1 year

Pacific affairs journalism royalty, the brilliant @barbaradreaver - here straight off the plane…to CID lane in Suva to cover the Fijian election. #FijiVotes2022

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1 year

When in a foreign country and #Pacific gang from Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga, Solomons, PNG, need to realise their favourite social activity to fight the cold but there’s no tanoa/basin/bucket or bilos/bowls and being innovative is the only way. True kava connoisseurs will understand.

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3 years

The men have their story. Then there’s #Fijiana , who have their own tales of struggles to be able to represent the country. Go Fijiana! #Rugby

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Jotame Raisele, 85, is the first to cast his vote at the Suva Grammar School polling venue. He got up bright and early this morning and after casting his ballot “I’m going back to work,” he says. #FijiVotes2022

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@kelvinfiji

2 years

. @Fijian_Drua CEO said on-the-record Fijian fans should “not sit at home and drink grog and watch it on TV” for their game in Suva on Saturday. Wow.

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Historic moment: Official swearing in for FijiPM and cabinet underway at State House in Suva. #FijiPol

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6 years

THREAD | Hear this story. This is Ronald Ryan, 23yo, from Vaturova village in Savusavu. He works at Korovesi Sunshine Villas in automotive/mechanical. He left his village at 7am to get to Savusavu town with one purpose- to make an application for higher education. #TeamFiji

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@kelvinfiji

9 months

Some Fiji diplomats, like Mosese Tikoitoga, need media training. Don’t act like military hard men. If the PM is willing to talk to media then let him. Don’t raise your voice at Pacific journos and be condescending. We’re only doing our job to hold leaders accountable.

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Fijian elections is a reminder that what people say and do on social media does not represent much of what happens in real life. Conversations on social platforms would have you believe ‘most’ people care about voting. Reality is different. #FijiVotes2022

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

NO DEAL: Sodelpa leader Viliame Gavoka confirms no deal confirmed. He says offers from all parties “well received but no decision until another round of discussions.” They decide on offers by Wednesday 2pm. #FijiVotes2022

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@kelvinfiji

2 years

“One of the things that frightens me is the number of young people who’ve said to me, if this govt comes back, we’re leaving...young people who are frustrated bc they’re not allowed to speak up. Anything they say, any new idea they put up is treated as criticism.” @RichardKNaidu

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Sodelpa is now a headless chicken. It doesn't have a party leader and its board - made up of over 40 people - is split along personal petty politics and high emotions. #FijiVotes2022

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@kelvinfiji

4 years

The #BulaBubble is as fictional as the Avengers or Santa. It’s an imaginary thing that’s supposed to make Fijians feel good about the upcoming months. As far as Australia is concerned, it’s citizens are not travelling anywhere in the near term.

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1 year

Fiji political turmoil: The ruling FijiFirst party has refused to concede the 2022 election and its general secreaty Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says under the country's constitution the govt is still in place and Frank Bainimarama remains the prime minister. @RNZPacific #FijiPol

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1 year

FijiPM Sitiveni Rabuka’s govt end ban on late Dr Brij Lal, noted Fijian scholar, exiled by former PM Frank Bainimarama. Dr Lal passed away on boxing day in 2022. FijiFirst govt refused to allow his family to return his ashes to his birth place in Labasa in Vanua Levu. #FijiPol

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As MPs are swearing in, we can see in the background some FijiFirst MPs yawning/stretching out - perhaps signs that the past few days of intense politicking and likely long nights has taken its toll on their mental and physical selves. #FijiPol

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3 years

I’ve been in Suva less than 48 hours and observing the number of people moving around, lining up at banks, mobile outlets, supermarkets etc, it doesn’t feel like the city‘s the Covid capital of the Pacific. Elimination def not a strategy. Living with the virus is. #Covid19Fiji

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1 year

Hoping for a response from Fiji Police re concerns from last week that minority groups (Indo-Fijians) were being targeted due to the political process that was unfolding - for which ComPol decided to call in military assistance - and if any arrests have been made. #FijiPol

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1 year

Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum arrived with his security entourage, sneaked in through the back gate. There were no signs of the PM or any other FijiFirst MPs - just ASK and his bodyguards. Anyone has prob with 👇 tweet pls feel free to unfollow. I’m allowed to be sarcastic.

Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

1 year

FijiFirst’s powerpoint preso will be delivered by it’s negotiating team made up of Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and…his bodyguard. FijiFirst is ASK and his security. #FijiVotes2022

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A privilege to be covering this. When it comes to big events for iTaukei, nothing is bigger than this, I’m told. I’m the only Indo-Fijian at the media briefing rn and I’m terrified because I have so much respect for the vanua/Bau Island for letting me into this space.

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2 years

“The Bainimarama-led 2006 coup was labelled “the coup to end all coups”. Today, Fijians live in uncertain times. We live in fear. It is dangerous to speak your mind for truth and justice. I have been threatened for speaking out”, Peter Loy Chong, head of #Fiji ’s Catholic Church.

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1 year

Women’s Crisis Centre coordinator Shamima Ali says pollies dragging coalition talks on formation of the next govt is not fair on Fijian people who turned out to vote. “I hope parties come to an understanding for a peaceful Fiji whee human rights are respected.” #FijiVotes2022

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1 year

Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama arrives with his attorney-general and MPs for the parliament session. This could be the last time walks in as leader of government after the a new PM is elected today. #FijiPol

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4 years

About 2.5 years ago, I was told by an executive director to quit employment at his org and go find work in a supermarket and pack groceries, if I wanted to highlight injustice in my country. It’s amazing how much has changed since then. #trusttheprocess

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@kelvinfiji

1 year

Nice surprise to finally start receiving @FijiGovernment press updates—that was quick and is appreciated much. Thank you to whoever from the info department is on Twitter and is listening 🙏

Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

1 year

If there’s anyone from @FijiGovernment info office on here, please add my email to the media list. I’ve sent many requests (FijiFirst era) and first one (for coalition govt) before tweeting this. I’ve been waiting for years to receive #FijiPol press updates. Vinaka 🙏

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

3 years

Glasgow had a major protest march today. 1000’s turned up—climate, BLM, socialists etc., with banners and placards. The #Pacific islanders showed up with our country flags. Dislike regional politics. This stuff from the young people though. Goosebumps. #COP26

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

5 years

The two men who’ve lost their jobs: 1/ Iliesa Raiduduva – admin & civic education officer 2/Wise – cameraman & editor Wise, who filmed the footage, says he's back in the village caring for his two daughters. Iliesa says he’s manning his elderly mum’s stall at the Nakasi market.

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

5 years

The Fiji mainstream media outlet that is bold enough to report about the video footage exposing FijiPM attacking an opposition politician. Vinaka for operating within the boundaries of repressive media laws but still doing your job of informing people, @fijitimes 📰

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

2 years

I support Drua 100 percent. I’m even privileged now to be able to buy a ticket. But this comment from Drua CEO that he’s “disappointed” and the game won’t be televised live cos ticket sales is slow shows he doesn’t understand who the fans are.

Drua CEO disappointed with ticket sales for Suva home match

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua CEO Brian Thorburn says if they cannot get a sell-out for their home match against the Highlanders at the end of this month

www.fijivillage.com

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

2 years

From midnight tonight, curfew will be lifted completely. Nightclubs will operate at 80 percent capacity until 1am. CareFiji app/VaxCheck tool is no longer necessary and will not be used. "Worst of Omicron variant behind us. Treat Covid as an endemic not a pandemic," says FijiAG.

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

3 years

It appears Fiji’s attempt to contain Covid is no longer a response led by public health officials. It’s a military response led by army officials who are trained to plan and carry out ‘surgical operations’ against enemies. Enemy in this case is Covid. #TargetedSurgicalApproach

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

1 year

Breaking - Fiji’s coalition govt will offer back to school assistance of $200 per child to families whose combined income is $50,000 or less, FijiPM @slrabuka announces. $50 million under allocated for this program via redeployment of funds within the current budget. #FijiPol

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

1 year

Fiji Military Forces commander Ro Jone Kalouniwai’s message to his troops at the end of year parade in Suva ahead the national election next Wednesday. #FijiVotes2022

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

2 years

I received an award for my contribution to journalism as a young journo in the Pacific at the 10th Global Festival of Journalism held in Noida, India. Congrats to @ShailendraBSing too! We were two of 19 recipients. Vinaka to Fiji’s High Comm for nominating me. #ancoraimparo

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Kelvin Anthony

@kelvinfiji

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While Rabuka and Biman were updating the press about the meeting, FijiFirst’s Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum sneaked in through the back gate with his entourage. No sign of FijiPM. #FijiVotes2022

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