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Former Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama is sentenced to one year in prison for perverting the course of justice.
2024-05-9

The Pacific Islands Forum opens with U.S. President Joe Biden addressing the summit, after being invited by Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama. Biden urges the Federated States of Micronesia to rejoin after the country withdrew over disagreements in the election of Henry Puna as the forum's Secretary-General.
2021-08-6

Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is the first leader to congratulate Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, despite no official result being announced at the time.
2020-11-7

Citizens of Fiji head to the polls, electing all members of their Parliament and the consequent Prime Minister.
2018-11-14

Fiji authorities detain two opposition party leaders, a prominent trade unionist, and another opposition activist, following their participation in Wednesday's forum on the Pacific island's 2013 constitution. A police spokesperson told the "Fiji Times" that several people were being questioned about comments made at the forum that, "Could affect the safety and security of all Fijians."
2016-09-10

Newly released cables reveal that New Zealand threatened Fiji's military chief Frank Bainimarama and his wife.
2010-12-22

Fiji's former prime minister, Mahendra Chaudhry, is arrested for allegedly breaching the military government's emergency regulations.
2010-10-3

News Corporation sells the "Fiji Times" to Fijian company Motibhai two weeks before a deadline set by the government of interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama.
2010-09-15

Former Prime Minister of Fiji Mahendra Chaudry appears in a Suva court to face charges of tax evasion and money laundering.
2010-07-30

Fiji leader Frank Bainimarama opens a meeting, "Engaging the Pacific".
2010-07-22