Quotes about fiji (15 Quotes)


    Let us make a pledge now to help Fiji through this very important next stage of its journey. We can do this by promising to be patient, calm and tolerant and by respecting the views of others, even if we disagree with them.

    They have always doubted the degree of support I have around Fiji ... what will take place over the next few days is that the support will be made very very loud and clear to the army, and I am of the very firm belief that they will come around.


    I always feel comfortable here, it's a lot like my home in Fiji. I was too far back to make any difference today, but I'm pleased with the way I've started my year. I wish I could have won at the Mercedes. That one was disappointing, but this is still a good way to begin 2006.





    This has not been an easy decision for Emperor to make, particularly knowing the impact this will have on the community at large. Despite rising gold price, rises in the costs of other inputs, especially oil, which comprises nearly 30 percent of the cost base at the mine, has meant that we have to become more efficient. Emperor Gold Mines is the largest private employer in Fiji and has made substantial investments in the country but requires greater operational flexibility in order to secure a better and longer future for the mine.

    It stands to reason that Fiji National Provident Fund and Fiji Investment Corporation must feel confident in the ability of local firms to do that sort of work if they are to invite them to compete.

    I firmly believe in my heart that Fiji can only be a peaceful place and a happy place and a prosperous place if the interests of Fijians are made central and paramount to our decision-making, and if they are completely fulfilled.




    It is clear to us ... that an interim government can only be Fijian as we develop a new constitution, which is designed primarily to make sure the rights of the indigenous peoples of Fiji, who own this country, are protected once and for all.

    It does seem really hard to get consumers to do the right thing. It is stupid that we use two tons of steel, glass, and plastic to haul our sorry selves to the shopping mall. It's stupid that we put water in plastic bottles in Fiji and ship it here.



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