I am not getting $700,000 - Full Interview with PM

Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama stressed that he is not getting a $700,000 salary.

Speaking to Fijivillage, Commodore Bainimarama said the claims now being brought up by fugitive, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara are ridiculous and it’s unbelievable that people think that this is being done.

Meanwhile, Tonga’s acting attorney general said there is no rush to examine the extradition application for a former Fiji soldier which his office received today.

Fiji is seeking the extradition of Ratu Tevita Mara, who fled to Tonga while facing sedition charges.

Samiu Vaipulu said the application is a large box, which will take some time to sort through and he is working with the solicitor general's office over the application.



PM disparages claims made by Ratu Tevita regarding Sayed-Khaiyum

Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said he has always made decisions that are fair and just for all citizens of the country and he has rubbished comments made by fugitive, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara that Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is making all the decisions.

Speaking to Fijivillage, Commodore Bainimarama said it is sad to see that Ratu Tevita is using the race card which is not acceptable in the new Fiji.

However he said it is good to see that Ratu Tevita's true colours can now be seen by everyone.