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  President article - President title Latin chairman executive head state republic legislature - What-Means.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
President for Life is a title assumed by some dictators to ensure that their authority or legitimacy is never questioned.
Rather, he or she is called a president in an older sense of the word to denote the fact that he or she heads the cabinet.
In these countries, the sash is a symbol of the presidency's continuity, and presenting the sash to the new president is a key part of the inauguration ceremony.
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A common presidential symbol is the presidential sashes worn by Latin American presidents as a symbol of the presidency's continuity, and presenting the sash to the new president is a key part of the inauguration ceremony.
President can also be the title of the chief executive at a lower administrative level, such as the parish presidents of the parishes of the U.S. state of Louisiana, the presiding member of city council for villages in the U.S. state of Illinois, or the municipal presidents of Mexico's municipalities.
The Lord President of the Court of Session is head of the judiciary in Scotland, and presiding judge (and Senator) of the College of Justice and Court of Session, as well as being Lord Justice General of Scotland and head of the High Court of Justiciary, the offices having been combined in 1836.
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 Fiji   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Republic of the Fiji Islands occupies an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Vanuatu, west of Tonga and south of Tuvalu.
Fiji, endowed with forest, mineral, and fish resources, is one of the most developed of the Pacific island economies, though still with a large subsistence sector.
The population of Fiji is divided almost equally between native Fijians, a people of mixed Polynesian and Melanesian ancestory (54.3%), and Indo-Fijians (38.1%), descendants of Indian contract laborers brought to the islands by the British in the 19th century.
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 List of Presidents of Fiji - Definition, explanation
Although not entirely a figurehead, the President's role in government is mostly ceremonial, but there are important reserve powers that may be exercised in the event of a crisis.
He did not, however, take the title of President, and on 5 December appointed Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, the last Governor-General, as the first President of the republic.
President Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara resigned on 29 May rather than abrogate the Constitution, as the Military, supported by the Supreme Court, had asked.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/l/li/list_of_presidents_of_fiji.php   (289 words)

  
 List of Presidents of Niger|President Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
president in an older sense of the word to denote the fact that he or she heads the ''cabinet''.
Several presidents have ruled until their death in democracydemocratic countries, but they have not actually been made and/or proclaimed themselves as President for Life.
In FranceFrench legal terminology, the president of a court consisting of multiple judges is the foremost judge; he chairs the meeting of the court and directs the debates (and this thus addressed as "Mr President", ''Monsieur le Président'', or appropriate feminine forms).
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 United Nations Human Rights Website - Treaty Bodies Database - Document - State Party Report - Fiji
Fiji is a small island nation in the South Pacific with a multicultural, multiethnic and multireligious population.
Fiji has contributed to most major regional and international meetings concerned with social and economic development, and the firm national resolve to improve social and economic conditions is apparent in the agreements and commitments the Government has thereby entered into.
Fiji's Coordinating Committee on Children intends to implement the Convention on the Rights of the Child in a way that ensures the rights of Fiji's children are truly being met, and not just to satisfy bureaucratic requirements.
www.unhchr.ch /tbs/doc.nsf/(Symbol)/CRC.C.28.Add.7.En?OpenDocument   (16949 words)

  
 List of Vice-Presidents of Fiji - Definition, explanation
List of Vice-Presidents of Fiji - Definition, explanation
The position was created in 1990, to provide a constitutional successor to the President, in the event of the latter's death or resignation, or of his otherwise being unable to carry out his duties.
Initially, the Vice-Presidential office was divided between two persons, styled First Vice-President and Second Vice-President, respectively, but a single person has held the office since 1999, when the 1997 Constitution of Fiji came into effect.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/l/li/list_of_vice_presidents_of_fiji.php   (242 words)

  
 Female Presidents of Parliaments Chronological List
1979-84 President of the Vecé Republika of the Savezna Skupština Stana Tomasević Arnesen, Yugoslavia.
1984-90 President of the Odelsting Åshild Hauan, Norway
2000 President of the Bundesrat Johanna Auer, Austria
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 friendly dictators
President Carter tried to cut US ties to WACL, but Ronald Reagan received campaign funds from the group, and WACL became involved with training and supplying contras in Argentina and Taiwan.
President Reagan claimed Rios Montt was given "a bum rap" by human rights groups, and that he was cleaning up problems inherited from his predecessor, General Romeo Lucas Garcia.
Trujillo was finally assassinated by the CIA in 1961 after he attempted to have President Romulo Betancourt of Venezuela murdered because of his criticism of Trujillo's brutal regime.
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 Articles - Constitution of Fiji: Chapter 7   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The President is further declared to be the symbol of the unity of the State, and the Commander-in-Chief of the military forces.
Fiji's decision to follow a similar course was another reflection of its faith in British constitutional models: while the standard Westminster cabinet model was rejected as unsuited to local conditions, alternative models rooted in British practice were studied, and one was adopted.
Otherwise, the President is to dismiss the Prime Minster and appoint the alternate Prime Minister.
www.gaple.com /articles/Constitution_of_Fiji:_Chapter_7   (3078 words)

  
 Fiji Rugby History, 1924 - Teivovo.com
From the outset, Fiji rushed the ball to their opponents’ 25, and play hovered there for sometime, until some good play by Apia reversed to the Fiji goal line, where a score nearly resulted.
At this stage, the Fiji three-quarters were too far apart and Edward intercepted and raced for the line, but the fullback made no mistake at the same time one or two others had caught up and secured the ball and kicked out.
The speed of the Fiji men seemed to be the main reason for the success attained, but the big sturdy men of Apia will have to be reckoned with the reversal match is played in a month’s time.
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 List of Aragonese Presidents|President Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The first European president was the President of France, a post created in the Second French Republic
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 Laisenia Qarase   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Laisenia Qarase (born February 4, 1941) is the List of Prime Ministers of FijiPrime Minister of Fiji.
Qarase was appointed Prime Minister on July 4 2000, after the Fiji coup of 2000coup that led to the removal of Mahendra Chaudhry/ was quashed by the military.
On 6 August 2004, List of Vice-Presidents of FijiVice-President Jope SeniloliRatu Jope Seniloli, and the List of Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives (Fiji)Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (Fiji)House of Representatives, Ratu Rakuita Vakalalabure, were found guilty of treason and were given prison sentences of four and six years, respectively.
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 Dear Mr. Rawlings, Mr. Kufuor and Ghana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Invite President Kuffour to your house, eat with him, talk to him as a brother (and ‘senior’) and a Ghanaian who seeks the welfare of Ghanaians.
That is the mark of a good leader and a former president.
I may not be able to list all our former presidents, but I still remember Nkrumah who died a year after I was born.
www.ghanaweb.com /GhanaHomePage/features/artikel.php?ID=27999   (2773 words)

  
 List of Presidents of Fiji Details, Meaning List of Presidents of Fiji Article and Explanation Guide
Fiji became a republic in 1987, when Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom formally abdicated as Queen of Fiji, following two military coups led by Lieutenant Colonel Sitiveni Rabuka.
The last Governor General, Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, became the first President.
This is an Article on List of Presidents of Fiji.
www.e-paranoids.com /l/li/list_of_presidents_of_fiji.html   (161 words)

  
 OnlineWomen: Resources
List of research and training programs from Institute of International Studies, University of California, Berkeley.
It is a national non-partisan organization, is dedicated to advancing women's leadership across sectors, enhancing public perception's of women's ability to lead and fostering the entry of women into leadership positions, including the presidency.
Women's Voting Guide: Directory of Women in Politics in the US A comprehensive list of links to web resources on women in politics in the US that includes statistics, documents and directories of women organizations.
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 Rush
Phi Gamma Delta has been a part of North Alabama's Greek community since 1974 when it started and has built a long-lasting chain of brotherhood.
Please list your general interests, organization affiliations, year in college (or high school)
*The majority (71%) of those listed in Who's Who in America are fraternity men.
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 ABC Sport - Golf - US, global rivals gear up for Presidents Cup
Global golfing greats are making final plans for the Presidents Cup in South Africa later this month even as they prepare to duel for $US6 million in the season-ending US PGA Tour Championship in Houston, Texas.
Eight of 12 players from the International squad are in Houston for the showdown of the year's 30 top money winners, while only Phil Mickelson is absent among the US trophy defenders in the Ryder Cup-styled event for non-Europeans.
While the event lacks the history of the Ryder Cup, Goosen dismissed the idea that US players do not care about the Presidents Cup because they must play a team event every year.
www.abc.net.au /sport/content/s983518.htm   (713 words)

  
 Activities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Fiji is famous for the variety of activities available.
These include snorkelling over shallow reefs close to shore, diving, which offers a full range of a underwater experience, riding in a jetboat, trekking in the tropical rainforests, swimming in the crystal clear waters of a rushing river, or can even visit a sacred cave?
How about a full day or half day shopping tour of Suva, or a special week-long excursion around the major island where you can pilot a raft through raging rapids, sail through the magnificence of the Yasawa island chain or safari into the highlands to see rugged peaks and remote villages...
www.bulafiji.com /Sights.asp?lang=EN&sub=Wedd   (105 words)

  
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 Activities : Events - Fiji Visitors Bureau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Help us celebrate the opening of Namale's newest wonder – a world class 10,000 square foot Spa and Sanctuary that rivals anything in Fiji.
Located on a volcanic cliff with exotic rainforest at its back, the spa features walls of glass revealing a panoramic view of the Koro Sea and the spectacular Namale blowhole.
Rates: Rates in US$ include all meals and are based upon 2 adults and up to 2 children under 13yrs per bure per night.
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 wikien.info: Main_Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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Fiji became a republic in 1987, when Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom formally abdicated as Queen of Fiji, following two military coups led by Lieutenant Colonel Sitiveni Rabuka.
The last Governor-General, Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, became the first President.
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 Information Headquarters: List of countries
This is an alphabetical list of the countries of the world.
The below list contains both states and dependent territories, see country, state, nation state for some explanation of the difference between these.
There is a list of dependent territories, dependent areas should be removed from this list and moved to their proper place.
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 International Games News June 2000   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Colonel Gianni Gola, President of the Conseil International du Sport Militaire, (International Military Sports Council or CISM), earlier this month sent a letter to the Presidents of the Republic of Korea, Mr.
In April, Maccabi Australia president Tom Danos announced that Australia will not send a team to the 16th Maccabiah Games in 2001 as a result of the government's lack of progress in helping to compensate victims.
Bill Simon, a USOC member for over 30 years and president of the USOC at the time of the 1984 Olympic Games died June 3 in Santa Barbara, California at the age of 72.
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 Big News Network.com - Fiji News
Big News Network.com is a leading provider of news headlines with over 400 distinct categories of current news including Fiji News.
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Fiji plans to install warning sirens in coastal areas
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References to selected entries can be collected in a project file that can be read by a normal text editor.
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 BPR Mailing List Digest: 11/15/00
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 PSP-One: Private Sector Health Projects Database
The projects below are listed in reverse chronological order by date of submission.
Objectives are to reduce HIV/AIDS infections in the military force and in the communities surrounding eight military hospitals in Tanzania -- Lugalo, Mbeya, Mwanza, Morogoro, Tabora, Songea, Arusha, and Zanzibar; and to provide care and treatment to those people in the military force and the communities surrounding the military hospitals who are living with HIV.
Targets 4,000 Celtel employees in all operations, as well as their dependents (one spouse and up to 4 dependant children below the age of 18 years).
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