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Epeli Ganilau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ratu Epeli Ganilau (born 10 October 1951) is a Fijian soldier and statesman, who currently heads the National Alliance Party of Fiji. Ganilau first aired his opposition to the bill on 4 May 2005, saying that it was an unwarranted interference in the judicial process and represented a naïve and uncaring attitude to people who had suffered as a result of the coup. Ganilau hails from the village of Somosomo, in Taveuni. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Epeli_Ganilau   (2428 words)

Ovini Bokini - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia On July 21, 2004, he succeeded Ratu Epeli Ganilau as Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs, and was reelected to this post for a full three-year term on 27 July 2005. Many politicians feared that Ganilau was compromising the neutrality of the Council, and it is thought that government pressure played a role in the decision of the Cakaudrove Provincial Council to replace him as their representative with the less controversial Bokini. A formal gathering of mostly traditional chiefs chosen by the country's 14 provincial councils, along with some appointees of the national government and the Council of Rotuma, the Great Council of Chiefs functions as an electoral college to select Fiji's President, along with 14 of the 32 members of the Senate. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ovini_Bokini   (553 words)

Epeli Ganilau - AddAQuote Ratu Epeli Ganilau is a Fijian chief, soldier, and politician. www.addaquote.com /index.php/Epeli_Ganilau   (274 words)

Fiji - A New Order Ratu Epeli Nailatikau was himself a member of the Military Council that ruled in the weeks after martial law was declared, as was Brigadier General (retired) Ratu Epeli Ganilau. Ganilau is another son-in-law of Ratu Mara, a former commander of the FMF, and the son of former Deputy PM, and former Governor General, the late Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau. Ratu Epeli Nailatikau is moving to assert his chiefly authority over the many chiefs of the Bau Confederacy, and has called a gathering of all those chiefs to elect and install a new Vunivalu, or paramount chief. maorinews.com /karere/fiji/fiji048.htm   (747 words)

Sitiveni Rabuka - Wikpedia Ganilau and Mara did not feel strong enough to dismiss Rabuka, but the public support they enjoyed as high chiefs was such that he did not feel strong enough to depose them. When, however, Ganilau attempted to reinstate the abrogated constitution, Rabuka carried out a second coup on 28 September that year. He handed over power on December 5 to an interim administration, headed by Ganilau as President and Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara">Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara as Prime Minister, but remained Commander of the Army and Minister of Home Affairs. www.bostoncoop.net /~tpryor/wiki/index.php?title=Sitiveni_Rabuka   (625 words)

Ateca Ganilau - Wikiquote She is best known as the daughter of the late Prime Minister and President, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, and as the wife of National Alliance Party founder Ratu Epeli Ganilau. Ganilau is a vocal opponent of the government's controversial legislation to establish a Commission empowered to compensate victims and pardon perpetrators of the coup d'état which deposed her father from the Presidency in May 2000. Adi Ateca Ganilau is a Fijian public figure. en.wikiquote.org /wiki/Ateca_Ganilau   (281 words)

Vice President should step aside - GCC Ratu Epeli believes that the law should be fair to all the people; he said that if a civil servant is involved in a scam then he or she is suspended till the case is over. Ratu Epeli felt it was his obligation to advise the president on the procedures to be followed as far as Ratu Jope was concerned. He said since GCC is responsible for appointing the president and the vice-president, it was in the best interest of the nation as a whole that they be informed. www.flp.org.fj /n030605a.htm   (173 words)

GCC replaces Rabuka Ratu Epeli Ganilau was elected without any opposition this morning when the GCC met. Ratu Epeli was invited to the GCC meeting as a nominee of the Qarase regime Minister for Fijian Affairs. Ratu Epeli is a former military commander who resigned from the military to contest the 1999 General Election for the Christian Democratic Party (VLV). www.fijihosting.com /pcgov/hot_press/no565.htm   (178 words)

All words on Penaia Ganilau Ganilau was married three times, and had two daughters and six sons, of whom one, Ratu Epeli Ganilau, has followed in his footsteps in pursuing a political career of his own. Ganilau, Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, Ratu Sir Penaia pl:Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau Ratu Ganilau was Governor General at the time of the 1987 coups carried out by Lieutenant Colonel Sitiveni Rabuka. www.allwords.org /pe/penaia-ganilau.html   (681 words)

Strategic Marriages Ratu Sir Penaia's son is Brigadier General (retired) Ratu Epeli Ganilau, a former commander of the Fijian Military Forces, and a member of the military council that ruled Fiji in the aftermath of the attempted coup. Ratu Epeli Ganilau is married to another daughter of Ratu Sir Kamisese and Adi Lala Mara. Her daughter, Adi Koila Mara Nailatikau (married to Ratu Epeli Nailatikau) is a qualified lawyer and was Minister for Tourism in the Chaudhry government. maorinews.com /karere/fiji/stratmarr.htm   (1504 words)

GCC says chiefs accountable to law Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs, Ratu Epeli Ganilau, has made it clear that chiefs involved in the May 2000 coup cannot escape the arm of the law by hiding behind their chiefly status. On chiefs implicated in the act of treason, Ratu Epeli said they could not hide behind the security of their chiefly status. He was responding to a statement by close supporters of coup-maker Speight that they were prepared to apologise to the victims of the coup and the people of Fiji for what they had done, and the losses and suffering inflicted on them as a result. www.flp.org.fj /n030402.htm   (238 words)

Radio Australia - Pacific Beat - Stories - FIJI: Proposal to grant chiefs legal immunity Ratu Epeli Ganilau, a former Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs, says the government's proposed Outside Dispute Resolution legislation could damage the country's social fabric. The idea of exempting the country's traditional leaders from the laws which apply to others is not one which impresses Ratu Epeli Ganilau, himself a leading chief and former Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs. Fiji TV says that if a similar law had already been in existence, chiefs who were charged over their role in the 2000 coup would not have had to face a courtroom. www.abc.net.au /ra/pacbeat/stories/s1354379.htm   (661 words)

Alliance opts out of unification Party founder, Ratu Epeli Ganilau said the main reason for not taking part in the Fijian unity talks is because the Alliance party will focus on multi racialism. Ratu Epeli Ganilau has confirmed that they have already applied for the registration of the Alliance Party. Said Ratu Epeli: "The Alliance Party is a multi racial concept... www.fijivillage.com /cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi?archive=24&num=17024   (216 words)

Radio Australia - News - New political party launched in Fiji Ratu Epeli Ganilau, the former commander of the Fiji military, is interim president of the National Alliance party. Ratu Epeli told the gathering the country had been living for far too long in the shadow of fear and suspicion, and said it was time to project a new vision that would inspire hope. Ratu Epeli says his party stands on a platform of multi-racialism and a top priority will be resolving Fiji's outstanding land lease problem. www.radioaustralia.net.au /news/stories/s1341404.htm   (256 words)

Indians attend meeting of Fijian chiefs Great Council of Chiefs chairman Ratu Epeli Ganilau said the chiefs were touched by an Indo Fijian delegation visiting the meeting. Ratu Epeli said the chiefs' advice to everyone is to earn and save money, make use of the land and live peacefully with others to create a Fiji where people of different races and cultures live and work together for the good of all. Ratu Epeli said the chiefs were also touched by the traditional presentation by the Vasu Ni Taukei, the general voters who have maternal links with the Fijians. www.hellopacific.com /news/general/news/2001/09/29/29h.htm   (242 words)

Fiji Troubles Browne says this was confirmed by former army Commander Ratu Epeli Ganilau. Ganilau is Mara's son-in-law and was believed to be in the group. It is not known whether another former army commander Ratu Epeli Nailatikau was in the group. www.lookinglassdesign.com /fijicoupmay2000/may2000/30martialaw-fl.html   (436 words)

Ratu Epeli deserves to be on the receiving end Ratu Epeli Ganilau well deserves to be at the receiving end of numerous warm congratulations from across the Fiji communities for an address to the FTU Conference which amounts to a call for inclusive leadership in the country. Now Ratu Tevita Bolobolo said that Ratu Epeli is entitled to his own opinion and comment prepared for a specific audience. If this were true the coming June Supreme Court to decide the constitutionality of hi SDL Government would be pointless; the legal mandate for the SDL Government not to invite the FLP in a power sharing arrangements Is yet to be decided. www.ccf.org.fj /artman/publish/printer_39.shtml   (613 words)

Calvillo . 2000 Ratu Epeli Ganilau born 10 October 1951 is a Fiji Fijian soldier and statesman, who currently heads the National Alliance Party of Fiji. Ganilau previously served as List of Chairmen of the Great Council of Chiefs Fiji Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs Fiji Bose Levu Vakaturaga Great Council of Chiefs, a position he held from 2001 to 2004. There are eight Associate Justices on the United States Supreme Court, and eight Puisne Justices on the Supreme Court of Canada. www.uk.fraquisanto.net /Calvillo   (278 words)

Café Pacific: Asia-Pacific Network: Daily Post However, a prime time television interview with Brigadier Ratu Epeli Ganilau, who is now contesting the elections, caused a much bigger fuss. Ganilau, because of his high chiefly status, connections and popularity, is widely regarded as a serious political threat to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, a commoner. In fact, Ganilau's interview was the prelude to a new FijiTV weekly current affairs programme, Close-up, featuring wide-ranging interviews with politicians and public figures. www.asiapac.org.fj /cafepacific/resources/aspac/post4.html   (1229 words)

NZOOM - ONE News - World The Chairman of Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs, Ratu Epeli Ganilau, has appealed to indigenous Fijians and ethnic Indians to work towards national reconciliation and unity. Ratu Epeli says Indo-Fijians are Fiji citizens with the same rights as indigenous Fijians and all that is needed between the two races is understanding of each other's cultures, traditions and lifestyles. On Fijian unity, Ratu Epeli says this is entirely dependent on indigenous politicians' ability and willingness to learn from the past, and sacrifice personal gain for the good of the nation. onenews.nzoom.com /onenews_detail/0,1227,37765-1-9,00.html   (1034 words)

1774.html SUVA: The commander of the Fiji Military Forces, Ratu Epeli Ganilau, was among senior civil servants present at the launching of the new Christian Democratic Alliance Party in Suva yesterday, the Sunday Post reports. Ratu Epeli has applied for a ticket under the new party for next year's elections. www.sidsnet.org /pacific/usp/journ/nius/docs/oct98/1774.html   (274 words)

Print Article: Queen still chief of Fiji Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs has declared that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is still Queen of Fiji, council chairman Epeli Ganilau said yesterday. Mr Ganilau said the royal "Tui Viti" and the "Vunivalu" titles had been bestowed upon the English throne in a traditional installation procedure in 1902 and confirmed in 1937. Queen Elizabeth, buffeted by allegations concerning her family, has received an unexpected boost from a corner of the Pacific Ocean. www.smh.com.au /cgi-bin/common/popupPrintArticle.pl?path=/articles/2002/11/20/1037697676385.html   (274 words)

Radio Australia - Asia Pacific - Programs - FIJI: Great Council of Chiefs opposed to processing centre Speakers: Ratu Epeli Ganilau, Chair of the Great Council of Chiefs, Suva. GANILAU: "Yes indeed, some are of that view and we've already seen the problems with our Indian population who were originally brought in as labourers and the troubles and some are seeing it like that in that light." GANILAU: "The majority of them think we have enough internal problems of our own to sort out yet, and we also have our own refugee problems that have arisen during the events of May last year. www.abc.net.au /ra/asiapac/programs/s405397.htm   (696 words)

Epeli Ganilau - Wikiquote Ratu Epeli Ganilau (born 10 October 1951) is a Fijian chief, soldier, and politician. It has divided this country, apparently and sadly along racial lines." (on the government's controversial Reconciliation, Tolerance, and Unity Bill, which Ganilau opposes). He is the founder of the National Alliance Party (NAP). en.wikiquote.org /wiki/Epeli_Ganilau   (1259 words)

Listed Company Announcements - Fiji Capital Markets Development Authority Ratu Epeli Ganilau is the Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs- Bose Levu Vakaturaga and is the GCC Fijian Trust Fund nominee to the Board. Ratu Epeli is a graduate of Wanganui College (NZ), the USP and Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. The Brigadier General has served in many parts of the world in his military career and resigned from the RFMF after serving as the Commander of the RFMF to pursue his present career. www.cmda.com.fj /content/publish/page_829.shtml   (223 words)

Meeting called to decide Seniloli’s position In the case of Ratu Epeli’s removal, we can see again evidence of the hidden hands of Bale and Kotobalavu. These are the same people responsible for advising the PM to exclude the F.L.P unconstitutionally from the government and thus setting in train the unnecessary litigations expense on the multiparty government issue. Commander Bainimarama had in fact publicly accused Kotobalavu as a threat to national security. www.ccf.org.fj /artman/publish/article_215.shtml   (463 words)

Laetoday The Daily Post newspaper says the New Alliance is led by the former chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs,Epeli Ganilau, who was ousted from his position last year because of his criticism of the Qarase government’s policies. Mr Ganilau is quoted as saying the New Alliance is a multi-racial party aimed at reviving the legacy of Sir Kamisese which will put Fiji first, considering long-term stability and national unity before self-interest. The new party comes at a time when the ruling SDL and its coalition partner, the pro-coup Conservative Alliance, are talking of fighting the next election under one banner to ensure indigenous political control. www.postcourier.com.pg /20050124/pacific02.htm   (169 words)

Wansolwara Online: News (USP) VUDA, Fiji islands: The Great Council of Chiefs says its chairman, Ratu Epeli combat Ganilau, will conduct HIV/AIDS advocacy work on its behalf, using the same traditional structure and networks used successfully in its fight against drug use last year. Ratu Epeli says the statement was never meant to antagonise the church, which has been vocal about its preference for preaching abstinence rather than advocating condom-use. Ratu Epeli also confirmed his backing of Speaker Ratu Epeli Nailatikau’s statement on Tuesday supporting condom-use rather than the traditional argument of abstinence because “when two consenting adults want to get it on, they will get it on”. www.usp.ac.fj /journ/docs/news/wansolnews/2004/March/wansol2503041.html   (452 words)

Fiji Update GCC chairman Ratu Epeli Ganilau said the GCC will be unanimous in its support for Ratu Iloilo's decision. Ratu Epeli said the individual members of the council have expressed their support for the Interim Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and his Interim Administration. Ratu Epeli further stated that it was his opinion that the "best way forward for Fiji is the one that will ensure that we all go forward together as a Nation and not as separate groups based on ethnicity or political affiliation." www.antenna.nl /ecsiep/conflict/fiji/14-3-01.html   (1703 words)

Nomoa.com :: FIJI CHIEF SAYS CULTURE CAN COMBAT CRIME Ratu Epeli also agrees that there are many Fijian parents today who are born and bred urban dwellers and many have very little to do with their roots. Epeli said the chiefs council could use its influence through the Fijian Affairs Board, provincial to village councils, and the family to teach the Fijian people customs and ways they treasure which should bring back respect. Speaking on Radio Fiji One this morning, Ratu Epeli said the problem of lawlessness amongst the indigenous population is a facet of poverty and unemployment but agrees that curbing it can fall back to the GCC. nomoa.com /index.php/news/FIJI_CHIEF_SAYS_CULTURE_CAN_COMBAT_CRIME?...   (347 words)

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