Frank Bainimarama
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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Frank Bainimarama, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 93 stories have been published about Frank Bainimarama which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering Frank Bainimarama?Frank Bainimarama often is covered by Left and Center Media sources.
Left: 40%
Center: 35%
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Frank Bainimarama · FijiFiji's former leader Frank Bainimarama was released on bail Friday after pleading not guilty to a charge that he abused his power as prime minister by stopping a police investigation. Both Bainimarama and the nation's suspended police commissioner had spent the night in jail after they were arrested Thursday.
Fiji's former leader Frank Bainimarama released on bail
50% Center coverage: 24 sources
Frank Bainimarama · FijiFiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama has been charged with abuse of office. He led the Pacific island nation for 16 years until narrowly losing an election in December. The charges relate to a complaint by the University of South Pacific in 2019 that the pair had terminated a police investigation.
Former Fiji leader Bainimarama charged with abuse of office - prosecutor
43% Left coverage: 7 sources
Frank BainimaramaFiji's opposition leader Frank Bainimarama has been suspended for three years as an MP for breaching parliamentary privilege. It comes after the ex-prime minister said President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere had failed to protect the constitution and the rule of law. The FijiFirst leader will be out of Parliament until February 17, 2026, after a midnight vote.
Fiji’s Bainimarama suspended for breaching parliamentary privilege
50% Left coverage: 4 sources
Frank Bainimarama · FijiFrank Bainimarama said he had tendered his resignation "with immediate effect" The 68-year-old had led Fiji since a bloodless coup in 2006. He will remain leader of FijiFirst but has resigned so his opposition party will retain all of its 26 seats in the country's 55-seat parliament.
Fiji's former PM resigns from parliament after being suspended for three years
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
Frank Bainimarama · FijiFiji's new government has suspended the police commissioner and signalled the end of a controversial policing agreement with China.Elections last year saw the Pacific island nation’s first change of government in 16 years. His election victory ended the rule of former military leader Frank Bainimarama.
Fiji suspends police commissioner, ends China policing agreement
Coverage: 2 sources
Frank BainimaramaFormer Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho have pleaded not guilty to a charge each of abuse of office. They appeared before Magistrate Seini Puamau. The matter has been stood down to 11am to allow the DPP to produce the Investigating Officer in the case and get evidence from him.
Bainimarama and Qiliho plead not guilty
Frank Bainimarama · FijiCharges have been sanctioned against former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho. Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde has sanctioned the charges of abuse of office following a review of the police evidence docket. The police have also been requested to undertake further investigations into other matters arising from this case.
DPP sanctions charges against Bainimarama and Qiliho
Frank BainimaramaFrank Bainimarama had led Fiji since a bloodless coup in 2006. He was replaced as prime minister following a closely contested general election last December. In February, parliament suspended the opposition leader until 2026 after he criticised his successor, Sitiveni Rabuka, and president Wiliame Katonivere.
Fiji’s former PM Bainimarama quits parliament following ‘unjustified’ suspension
Coverage: 2 sources
