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	Guardian \| Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
		Born in the eastern Lau islands, the son of the head of the Vuanirewa clan and paramount chief of the Lau archipelago, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba, Mara was inculcated from the cradle with the autocratic characteristics that were a feature of the Fijian ruling class.
		Mara's first major achievement as the newly independent nation's premier was perhaps his greatest: in 1971 he played a critical role in corralling the often squabbling regional nations into the South Pacific Forum.
		Mara had been playing golf with the colonel days before the first coup, but his involvement in the insurgency remains a grey area.
	www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,,4908218-103684,00.html (859 words)

	Kamisese Mara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Kamisese Kapaiwai Tuimacilai Mara was born on 6 May 1920, in Vanuabalavu in the archipelago of Lau, the son of Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba, head of the chiefly Vuanirewa clan, and his first Wife Lusiana Qolikoro, who was related to Tongan royalty and was also descended from an English missionary.
		Mara's title, Ratu, which means "Chief," was hereditary; as the hereditary Paramount Chief of the Lau Islands, he held the titles of Tui Lau, and Tui Nayau kei Sau ni Vanua ko Lau.
		Mara's character was described as a combination of the forthright and the diplomatic, the inflexible and the dexterous, the imperious and the tolerant http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2004/04/20/db2001.xml&sSheet=/portal/2004/04/20/ixportal.html.
	kamisese-mara.iqnaut.net (3589 words)

	Early Life And Education: 1920 1950 - Kamisese Mara
		Kamisese Kapaiwai Tuimacilai Mara was born on 6 May 1920, in Vanuabalavu in the archipelago of Lau Islands, the son of Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba, head of the chiefly Vuanirewa clan, and his first wife Lusiana Qolikoro, who was related to Tonga royalty and was also descended from an England missionary.
		Maras title, Ratu, which means Chief, was hereditary, as the hereditary Paramount Chief of the Lau Islands, he held the titles of Tui Lau, Tui Nayau, and Tevita Uluilakeba.
		The marriage was initially opposed by Maras family, as Adi Lala was from a rival dynasty with which the Mara family of Fiji had a history of strained relations.
	mywebpage.netscape.com /Afra2837/kamisese-mara-early-life-and-education-1920-1950.html (548 words)

	In chief, a skilled Fijian statesman - Obituaries - www.smh.com.au
		Mara cut a formidable figure at Commonwealth prime ministers' conferences, not least because he was 195 centimetres tall and wore the sulu (knee-length skirt).
		Mara, by now prime minister, realised that Britain was not prepared to offer sufficient protection for Fiji's sugar industry, even when he pointed out that France's colonies had received guarantees.
		Ratu Mara's character was a mixture of the forthright and the diplomatic, the inflexible and the dexterous, the imperious and the tolerant.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2004/04/22/1082616259137.html?from=storyrhs (1201 words)

	Kamisese Mara (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Mara was also known for his support for Taiwan.
		Mara's interests included cricket, which he played in his younger years, rugby, golf, athletics, and fishing.
		Mara's character was described as a combination of the forthright and the diplomatic, the inflexible and the dexterous, the imperious and the tolerant http://www.telegraph.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2004/04/20/db2001.xml&sSheet=/portal/2004/04/20/ixportal.html.
	kamisese-mara.iqnaut.net.cob-web.org:8888 (3589 words)

	Mara, Kamisese Kapaiwai Tuimacilai, Ratu Sir biography - S9.com
		1920 - Kamisese Kapaiwai Tuimacilai Mara was born on 6 May 1920, in Vanuabalavu in the archipelago of Lau, the son of Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba, head of the chiefly Vuanirewa clan, and his first wife Lusiana Qolikoro, who was related to Tongan royalty and was also descended from an English missionary.
		Her title, Ro, is also hereditary and is held by Rewan chiefs; like her husband, Lala Mara was a chief in her own right, as the Roko Tui Dreketi (Paramount Chief) of Burebasaga and Rewa.
		The marriage proved to be a happy one, however, and in stark contrast to the prevalence of divorce among many of Mara's relatives, it lasted for more than 53 years.
	www.s9.com /Biography/Mara-Kamisese-Kapaiwai-Tuimacilai-Ratu-Sir (499 words)

	AllRefer.com - Fiji : History (Pacific Islands Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Two years later Rabuka became prime minister, and in 1994 Mara was appointed president.
		The constitution was amended in 1997 to give nonethnic Fijians a larger voice, and in May, 1999, Labor party leader Mahendra Chaudhry was the first ethnic Indian to become prime minister of Fiji, replacing Rabuka.
		Qarase's government was subsequently ruled illegal by the courts, and Ratu Tevita Momoedonu was appointed prime minister of a caretaker government in Mar., 2001.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/F/Fiji-history.html (507 words)

	Tevita Momoedonu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The President, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, wanted to assume emergency powers to deal with the situation, but was unable to do so, because constitutionally, the President is not allowed to act except on the advice of the Prime Minister - and Prime Minister Chaudhry, being in captivity, was unable to render such advice.
		Momoedonu's second appointment as Prime Minister, on 14 March 2001, came in the wake of an Appeals Court verdict that the interim government of President Josefa Iloilo and Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase, both of whom had taken office when the coup had been put down, was unconstitutional, and ordered that the previous government be reinstated.
		Mara moved to spare the country further constitutional trauma by resigning officially, retroactive to May 29, 2000 (the day on which he had been deposed), thereby validating the Iloilo regime, which was duly affirmed by the Great Council of Chiefs.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tevita_Momoedonu (844 words)

	Wansolwara Online: News (USP)
		Ratu Mara was the paramount chief of Lau, and his people turned out in numbers to express their sorrow at his passing.
		As Ratu Mara’s body was carried from his house, where it had been lying in state to the church, the military band played the national anthem.
		Ratu Mara, he said, was the last of the four great chiefs groomed to lead their people.
	www.usp.ac.fj /journ/docs/news/wansolnews/2004/May/wansol0405041.html (584 words)

	Taipei Times - archives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Mara, who was prime minister for 22 years and later president of the Pacific archipelago between New Zealand and Hawaii, died on April 18, aged 83.
		Suva was a sea of fl as people in mourning clothes sat on the side of the streets as a sign of respect for Mara, who was also a paramount chief in addition to his political roles.
		The route passed Albert Park, where in 1970 Mara received the doctrines of independence from the Prince of Wales, before moving on to Government House, where it was received by Vice President Ratu Jope Seniloli and members of the chief's family.
	www.taipeitimes.com /News/world/archives/2004/04/29/2003138503/print (347 words)

	Corpus Christi Caller Times Caller.com - Ethnic Fijians declare their support of rebels
		Ratu Tevita Bolobolo, leader of the Taukei movement of ethnic Fijians, read a statement that was also endorsed by the main opposition party, known as SVT.
		The statement was the first major sign of support for rebel leader and self-appointed new Prime Minister George Speight who launched an armed coup Friday, saying he represented all ethnic Fijians.
		Former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka - himself the leader of two coups in 1987 - is acting as chief negotiator between the rebels and Mara and he returned to parliament early today.
	www.caller2.com /2000/may/21/today/national/498.html (348 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - The crisis in Fiji - Tuesday \| May 23, 2000
		However, the army and majority of the country do not seem to be in support of the coup, although Speight is likely to have the sympathy of some indigenous Fijians, those who silently resent Indian domination of the economy.
		On the other hand, even if Speight fails in his bid to take over the country, the ethnic tensions, coupled with the rhetoric of the Taukei movement, are likely to plunge the country further into crisis.
		As evidence of this potential conflict Ratu Tevita Bolobolo, leader of the Taukei movement, recently delivered a statement which was endorsed by the main opposition party, the Soqosoqo Ni Vakavulewa Ni Taikei (SVT):
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20000523/Cleisure/Cleisure2.html (1054 words)

	Untitled Document
		Ratu Sir Kimisese Mara was the prime minister.
		It gave nonethnic Fijians a larger voice, and in May 1999, the Labor party leader Mahendra Chaudhry was the first ethnic Indian to become prime minister of Fiji and replaced Rabuka.
		So Ratu Tevita Momoedonu was appointed prime minister of a caretaker government in March 2001.
	www.swms.ocps.net /fijihistorymw.htm (572 words)

	LAISENIA QARASE : Encyclopedia Entry
		Qarase has remained Prime Minister since 2000, except for a period of two days (14-16 March 2001), when he temporarily vacated the office to meet a constitutional technicality; the Supreme Court of Fiji had ruled that his government was unconstitutional and that Mahendra Chaudhry remained the rightful Prime Minister.
		In a series of moves that legal experts have considered to be of doubtful constitutionality, Qarase resigned on March 14, in favour of Ratu Tevita Momoedonu (who had been a Minister in the Chaudhry Cabinet) so that Momoedonu could advise President Josefa Iloilo to dissolve the Parliament and call an early general election.
		The Council's decision is not binding on the people of Lau, who vote directly for their M.P., but it does put the administrative and financial resources of the Council at his disposal.
	www.bibleocean.com /OmniDefinition/Laisenia_Qarase (3658 words)

	Logbook about the May 19, 2000 coup in Fiji
		Ratu Tevita Leiloma (Roko Tui Tailevu) made the apology on behalf of Speight for his statements criticising the Council, which was accepted.
		That Ratu Mara be asked to exercise his powers to pardon all those who participated in the forcible takeover of Parliament and the kidnapping of the People's Coalition.
		The President Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara and members of his immediate family have been evacuated from Government House for security reasons as they continue to receive threats on their lives from elements believed to be members of self-styled taukei leader George Speight's group.
	www.fijihosting.com /pcgov/events/coup_log.htm (4269 words)

	Moral Archive 16
		Ratu Tevita was sworn in as prime minister yesterday at 3.00pm.
		Ratu Tevita said the Interim Administration has been told the next logical step was for them to resign as soon as possible.
		Ratu Tevita said it would be both disastrous and dangerous to have the same team running government.
	members.fortunecity.com /omegatimes/moral_16.htm (16470 words)

	A short history of the Fiji Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In 1966 Fiji is granted self-government and Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara of the Alliance Party becomes chief minister.
		It rules the country until its defeat at the 1987 elections under the prime ministership of Kamisese Mara.
		These elections are won by a coalition of the Fiji Labour Party and the National Federation Party, both largely drawing support from the population of Indian descent.
	www.electionworld.org /history/fiji.htm (401 words)

	LEAD: Tensions mount as Fiji hostage stalemate drags on Asian Political News - Find Articles
		A joint statement was sent to the media signed by the Tui (high chief) Navitilevu Ratu Tevita Bolobolo and Jone Banuve, secretary of the joint committee of the Soqosoqo ni Vakavulewa ni Taukei (SVT party), National Vanua Tako Lavo Party, Veitokani no Lewenivanua Vakarisito, Fijian Association Party and the Taukei Movement.
		Ratu Mara, in an address to the country Monday, called again for Speight and his group to lay down their arms and enter dialogue, promising to address their grievances over Chaudhry's government and to respect fully the concerns of indigenous Fijians.
		He also told Fiji TV he would only work within the Constitution to find a solution to the crisis, and when it ends he could not guarantee Chaudhry would still be prime minister, effectively asking Chaudhry to step down for the sake of ending the standoff.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0WDQ/is_2000_May_29/ai_62392940 (817 words)

	The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News
		President Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara said he had rejected a request to meet would-be coup leader George Speight, who has been holding Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry and some of his colleagues hostage in Parliament since Friday.
		Mr Mara declared a state of emergency after the crisis sparked rioting and looting in Suva on Friday and a dusk-to-dawn curfew has been imposed in Suva.
		Envoys from the European Union, Britain and France were scheduled to meet Fijian President Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara today to discuss the attempted coup in the country, according to AFP.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2000/20000522/main2.htm (760 words)

	Elenoa Mara-Rasova - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Adi Elenoa Mara-Rasova is the youngest daughter of Fiji’s first Prime Minister Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, and is the twin sister of Ratu Tevita Mara.
		Like her older sister Adi Kakua, she retains a very low public profile but is known for her informality and for her approachable nature with the public.
		She currently works as a civil servant for the Fiji government's Public Service Commission and is the only child from the chiefly Mara family to have broken with tradition and married a commoner from Kadavu.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Elenoa_Mara-Rasova (129 words)

	VIEWPOINT: Destruction of Democracy in Fiji - September 6, 2002
		After the Suva rampage, the President of Fiji, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara issued a statement denouncing the illegal takeover and imposed a dusk to dawn curfew.
		Meanwhile, Ratu Mara in a Presidential decree banned foreign media from conducting interviews with the coup leader.
		The judgment by Justice Gates[xxxii] confirmed that the hijacked Coalition Government was the lawful Government of Fiji and that the President of Fiji Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara had not resigned and that the subsequent abrogation of the Constitution by the Commander of the Fiji Military Forces on 29 May 2000 was unconstitutional.
	archives.pireport.org /archive/2002/september/09-06-21.htm (9590 words)

	Fiji's illegal government reinstalled
		In doing so, Mara sacked the Chaudhry government and accepted Momoedonu's advice to suspend parliament for six months.
		Mara, backed by the chiefs, had acceded to most of Speight's demands for stripping Indo-Fijians, who make up almost half the country's population, of basic political rights but he attempted to do so within the framework of the 1997 Constitution.
		When Speight and his backers demanded Mara's removal, the military, led by Commodore Frank Bainimarama ousted Mara, declared emergency rule, abrogated the constitution and installed Qarase's government, which included known Speight supporters.
	www.wsws.org /articles/2001/mar2001/fiji-m19.shtml (1763 words)

	Scoop: Ousted Coalition Files Legal Challenge Over Crisis
		The lawsuit was filed on behalf of former assistant Minister for Fijian Affairs, Ratu Isireli Vuibau, and parliamentarians Deo Narayan and Dr Gunasagaran Gounder.
		Among those cited as defendants are interim President Ratu Josefa Iloilo; former President Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara; Fiji Military Forces commander Commodore Frank Bainimarama; Chief Justice Sir Timoci Tuivaga and the Attorney-General, Alipate Qetaki.
		* President Mara acted unlawfully in holding that then Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry was unable to perform his duty while being held hostage, and appointing Ratu Tevita Momoedonu acting prime minister.
	www.scoop.co.nz /stories/WO0008/S00092.htm (860 words)

	More on Fiji
		Of the nine ministers held along with Chaudhry one is the daughter of President Tau Mara.
		Latest reports indicate that Ratu Mara has left Suva for his native island of which he is a local chief.
		The appointment of an interim prime minister, a retired general and son-in-law of Ratu Mara was also cancelled at his instance and other names suggested by the military President were also rejected by him.
	www.saag.org /notes/note97.html (850 words)

	Pasifik Nius (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A report yesterday claimed that chiefs from Cakaudrove had apologised to the President, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, for discussing a motion of no confidence against him at the recent Cakaudrove Provincial Council meeting.
		However, this was denied by the Cakaudrove chiefs, who said a courtesy visit was made to Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara in his capacity as Paramount chief in Lau, which forms part of the Tovata confederacy with Vanua Levu.
		On the motion of no confidence, Cakaudrove chief Ratu Tevita Vakalalabure clarified the matter by saying that he and not Ratu Inoke moved the motion.
	www.sidsnet.org /mir/pacific/usp/journ/nius/docs/sept99/2383.html (185 words)

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