By Sarah E. Treptow
Impunity Watch Reporter, Oceania

SUVA, Fiji– The final version of the People’s Charter was presented to Fiji’s President Ratu Josefa Iloilo on the fifteenth of December.  In a letter to the interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama, the President conveyed his full concurrence with the contents of the Report of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji (NCBBF) on the People’s Charter for Change, Peace, and Progress.  President Iloilo announced his agreement after a careful study of the report.  He has invited the Interim Government to start implementation of all of its recommendations.

President Iloilo believes the report contains the wisdom and foresight that will move Fiji forward.  He said further that this is a monumental occasion in our history as it endeavors to move forward with a shared vision to build a prosperous and peaceful Fiji.

The President also expressed gratitude for the efforts of the NCBBF and the citizens who assisted in the compilation of the Report.

For more information, please see:

Pacific Islands Report – Final Version of Fiji ‘People’s Charter’ Completed – 5 December 2008

Fiji Government – President approves Charter report – 19 December 2008

Radio New Zealand International – Fiji’s President approves interim regime’s Peoples Charter – 19 December 2008