Marianas Variety On-Line Edition

Fiji military chief sends chief justice on leave
Fiji’s military regime has sent on leave the Pacific island nations’ Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki and Chief Magistrate Naomi Matanitobua to allow an investigation into judicial corruption....(Full Story)

Australia: China can’t provide Fiji aid
Australia’s Foreign Minister Alexander Downer has dismissed claims by Fiji’s military that China will provide the sort of aid and assistance given by Australia and other developed countries....(Full Story)

Tahiti’s new president may have lost 1 vote
Tahiti’s new president appears to have lost one vote in the French Polynesia Assembly only three days after taking office.
Rebel politician Hiro Tefaarere announced his withdrawal from the pro-autonomy platform...(Full Story)

Voyaging canoes prepare for epic Micronesia trip
Two Hawaiian outrigger canoes are preparing to leave this weekend on the first leg of an epic voyage from Hawaii to Micronesia...(Full Story)