"WTO is trying to impose equality of trade in an unequal world, but for developing countries like Fiji there is no level playing field, just a slippery slope."

“We encircle the globe with a chain of love, faith and trust, knowing that He is listening.”

“I emphasise again that people who participated in the 2000 uprising with criminal intent, as established by the police, will continue to be subject to the full force of the law. The Bill is not intended to provide relief to those who used the coup for their own gain or other criminal intent." .”

“We cannot bring the people together and concentrate all our energies on developing the country when the agony of 2000 is continuously haunting us." .”

“The decision was made in the best interest of the country and a significant milestone in the process of consultation"..”

“The Code is quite clear in its guidelines on religion. Those guidelines have not been followed in this instance," Qarase said. .”

“Freedom carries obligations and responsibilities. This applies, in particular, to the news media. Our media have an obligation to exercise their responsibilities in a manner that reflects the social, cultural and religious values of our different communities. .”