Marianas Variety On-Line Edition

Fiji military chief accuses Australia of smear
The Australian officer in charge of the Fijian police force in the lead-up to the December coup has been accused of attempting to undermine military chief Frank Bainimarama by linking....(Full Story)

Fiji activists were warned
Fiji’s military chief, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, says he makes no apology for the treatment of pro-democracy activists beaten by the military. “My critics had their warning,” he said. “From the outset, everyone...(Full Story)

Visitors to Niue surprised by improvements
Niue Premier Young Vivian says family and friends returning home over the Christmas period have been pleasantly surprised with the way the country has improved since ..(Full Story)

Samoa to assess students in Suva
Samoa’s Minister of Education To’omata Alapati Po’ese says a decision has not yet been made on the future of their students attending the University of the South Pacific in Fiji’s capital Suva...(Full Story)

Digicel blocked from operating in Solomons
Solomon Telekom says it has obtained an injunction against Digicel Pacific, restraining it from providing any telecommunication services including mobile phone services....(Full Story)

Ousted Solomons police chief vows to fight
The ousted Australian commissioner of the Solomon Islands police has blamed his hard-line on corruption for the ban on him re-entering the Pacific nation and vowed to fight for his job....(Full Story)

Solomons urges foreign countries to respect its sovereignty
Solomon Islands Governor General Sir Nathaniel Waena has called on foreign governments to respect Solomon Islands and its sovereign democratic government....(Full Story)