With two of the three deputy prime ministers sidelined after having been charged with serious criminal offences and awaiting trial, we now have an Acting Prime Minister in the absence of Sitiveni Rabuka in Japan who has had multiple findings against him for professional misconduct.
Yes, folks, the Prime Minister’s nephew, Filimoni Vosarogo – the Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources – is filling the shrinking man’s shoes while he is on yet another overseas trip building his retirement nest egg. And Vosarogo has wasted no time in making his presence felt in the national media with statements on the escalating road toll and an attack on civil servants by a drunken village mob in Vanua Levu. (see below)
Is it a sign that Vosorogo could be future foreman material now that Rabuka’s previous heir presumptive, Manoa Kamikamica, is on the parliamentary backbench with his fellow accused, Biman Prasad, doing a convincing impression of roadkill? Possibly. Because depending on how the law takes its course, Mr Sweet’s political ambitions are over.
Yet the same impediment that blocked Filimoni Vosarogo from remaining as attorney general when the Prime Minister chose him in the immediate aftermath of the December 2022 election is also going to haunt him for the rest of his political career.
As a lawyer, he was found guilty of professional misconduct by the Independent Legal Services Commission not once but three times. Yes folks, three separate instances of conduct unbecoming and a betrayal of trust. Which anywhere else but Fiji, would be the death knell for anyone’s political career.
But in Fiji? It’s only that irritating little 2013 Constitution that was preventing Fili from being AG because it inconveniently stipulates that no-one can be the government’s chief legal advisor who has a finding of professional misconduct against them. One finding, let alone three.
Yet when it comes to being prime minister, there’s no legal impediment at all. Which is why Vosarogo is now top dog while the mangy old hound is in the Land of the Rising Sun and the sun also rises on the prospect of his nephew succeeding Rabuka as PAP leader. Because, after all, isn’t it always better to keep things in the family, Fiji style?
We really have reached the bottom of the barrel when it comes to national leadership. Two out of the three deputy prime ministers – Manoa Kamikamica and Biman Prasad – sidelined for alleged corruption and the third Deputy Prime Minister, “Blinky Bill” Gavoka , clearly available but widely regarded as little more than a curiosity – a cuddly marsupial with a Caribbean accent incapable of managing a village fête, let alone a pilgrimage to Israel.
And look who’s representing the nation at COP30 in Brazil now that the substantive environment minister, Biman Prasad is lolling on the backbench worrying about a stretch in the slammer? Bloody hell. It’s “Mad Mo” – Mosese Bulitavu, who has been in as many political parties as some people change their underwear each week yet is now cast as a global statesman and the best person Fiji could find to put its case for at least a small chance of being able to survive the climate onslaught.
Come on, Fiji. Is this the best we can do?
Calling all men and women who don’t have criminal records, findings of misconduct against them and with genuine integrity and a passion to serve. The clocking is ticking towards next year’s election. Your country needs you. Desperately. Because with this lot, there is no hope at all.
And wasting no time in trying to make his mark.
Finally, “Mad Mo” gets to save the world at COP30.
But the punters back home aren’t impressed…
Living within our means? Are you kidding?
さようなら
Sayonara! Moce! Byeee!
To think that FijiFirst was roundly accused of nepotism.
Fiji, no matter under whose leadership, continues with the usual rhetoric and motherhood statements at these international forums.
Bulitavu is clearly enjoying the limelight and the chosen accompanying media from Fiji, including PacNews, are gleefully highlighting the same old statements, as if these buffoons are making an earth-shattering impact on negotiations. This is while other smaller Pacific countries such as Marshalls, Tuvalu, Vanuatu etc are making international headlines.
We have yet to get from Biman’s junket last year how much climate finance Fiji actually received, and we wouldn’t really be holding our breath for anything this time around either. Perhaps a breakdown of costs associated vs money gained might be a useful item for the relevant Parliamentary standing committee.
We continue to hear of lack of access to water, sanitation etc mainly amongst our rural and squatter folks, highlighted by UNICEF and host of other credible organisations. Of course all this while our hospitals are plagued with man-made disasters.
But the gravy train, making hay while the sun shines, seems to be the rallying call amongst our ministers and the PM.
We cannot be more eager for 2026!
Here in Suva, Vosarogo is being touted as the next PM to take over from Rolex Rambo.
If he can’t be trusted to conduct himself to the required standard as a lawyer, how can he be trusted to lead the country?
Since when has professional misconduct (three counts) been a qualification for national leadership?
Though I guess one thing going in his favour is that unlike Lynda Tabuya, he can at least keep his clothes on and his hands off other people’s spouses.
Unless, of course, there is something we don’t know? Anyone?
Silly me, I thought 3 strikes and you’re out !
In Rabuka’s Fiji, they promote you to be the acting prime minister of the country !!
I suppose we should be grateful for small mercies. I mean he could have promoted that person known as the “Minister for Weed and Boning” to be acting PM !!!
@MFDA-3 strikes and you’re out is baseball. ⚾️
In Fiji we play an entirely different game known as masi polo which includes spit polishing apples.🍎
In masi polo players worth their salt (and spit) cannot strike out.
GD, he is self loving lothario’s nephew after all.
For all we know the family link may be a lot closer.
MaliMali’s “get out of jail free” card
Baimaan’s latest FB video mimics Frank ………”ensure no Fijian is left behind”.
A bit too late for that no?
BTW, how about the vulagis?
Vosarogo’s fans are on overdrive. That he is best choice for next PM. And Vosarogo is putting on a grand show issuing statements, giving approvals for land acquisitions, warning people against violence.
A cake from his staff has also helped as Ben Kush mentioned, there is no harm in eating cake, because BK also has a Fan club giving him free coffees, lunches and dinners. These are little piggies feeding at smaller troughs. They are eyeing the gravy train hence patting each other’s back.
Linda is rather quiet again. Probably sulking because the old codger took his wife to Japan.
I wonder what the President is up to in India.
Answer: Accumulating many thousands of dollars in travel per diems on top of his generous salary and benefits, that’s what.
Presi is either looking for an Indian “Bhabi” or a an Indian Babidoll .
WRONG; Trump twice impeached, 38 indictments is the POTUS. So not only in Fiji .
Vosaroga has been duly elected to Parliament and there’s nothing in the law that says he cannot be PM.
No, only in the court of public opinion. If they think he can win an election for them, they are in for a big shock.
I hope I am wrong but this lot control the public purse,the media,the civil service,the military, the police.
Wait for the lolly scramble for our fickle and gullible voter to fall for, yet again.
The majority of iTaukei condone, approve or are indifferent as long as the other lot are marginalized by government policies.
Even better that the Indo Fijians are leaving for greener pastures in droves and their votes are diluted by migration or apathy .
Besides the government does not care for Indo Fijian votes.
They will simply induct them as Uncle Tom Ministers!
I don’t think they will lose any election soon as voting in Fiji is entrenched along ethnic lines
Love him or hate him,Frank probably was the last leader who represented both communities.
Let’s get real.
Trump has 34 convictions, including sexual assault. He owes the victim 300+m in damages.
Do we want to set the bar that low?
Many thugs were elected. Hitler. Mosalini. Allende. Erdogan. Orban. Marcos.
The idea is to avoid facism. Avoid dictatorships. Avoid lowering our standards. Honor integrity, honesty, transparency, and government by the people made up of virtuous and competence.
Or have we forgotten the pre-2022 dictatorship? This lot is not too different-no free press, no free speech, corrupt judiciary, corrupt government ministers, and corrupt police where the drug unit sells drugs.
Once integrity standards drop or are ignored, however small, the rot sets in. It is important that people in government are of impeccable character.
Porn and weed queen tart is a minister. Two deputy prime ministers are facing serious criminal charges.
Abusing trust fund money, arrogance, adulterers, double dipping from public coffers do not set good examples to our youth.
When will Fiji get back to good governance. When will the public have decent health services.
Not while we have a group of immoral uncaring people in government.
Do a bit more digging and you’ll find what else Vosarogo has been up to in his so called illustrious career as lawyer and politician.
One thing is glaringly obvious and clear, for those who know him, have worked with him, just like his boci uncle Rambo, Vosarogo is equally, if not worse, than his uncle when it comes to racism. They both do a damn good job of hiding it.
Dig deeper and you’ll find links or rather flings with Laurel Vaurasi and Barbara Malimali – yep that Malimali who is somewhat of a public park…anyone can cum, and play and leave, and go back for seconds, thirds…
Oh dear. That doesn’t bear thinking about. Surely not.
The Pacific Forum Secretariat proudly announced just last month Biman’s appointment as the Pacific Regional Climate Finance Champion. But he’s gone now.
If not done already,Forum Secretariat, please seek a credible replacement for Biman from a better governed island government. Certainly not Grasshopper Mosese, kerekere (please).
Baiman showed up at the Samabula Sikh gurdwara. The gurdwara leaders were forced to acknowledge karia baiman. He is not a Sikh.
This karia dacoit Lal batti has no shame. None at all. Desperado looking for relevance at every turn–nothing is off limits for this dacoit.
It will all be OK as long as Fiji can turn their Climate Change fund begging bowl into a regular and predictable allowance.
GD
Filimone Vosarogo and Lynda Tabuya had an affair in Nadi last year. Filimone V’s wife had confronted Lynda over it. They do not talk as a result of it.
Oh dear. Perhaps Fili (or his wife) might like to comment here? They need to set the record straight before Fili is embroiled in another sex scandal right in the middle of Fili’s audition for the top job.
How could I forget…Lynda. forgot to add her to my list of flings Vosarogo has had amongst many. And yes, indeed, Mrs Vosarogo has had run ins with Malimali and Laurel too.
Not surprisingly these happen during conferences like the AG’s and Law Society conventions.
May I just add…there is nothing DIVINE about Shekinah (Laurel’s law firm name – Hebrew word). Perhaps Vosarogo may have other opinions of how Divine Laurel is. And Mamlakah Law (Hebrew for Kingdom) is/was Vosarogo’s firm name.
Both are hard core zionists under cover.
Only last year? Methinks it was a “tour de fidji”
Sluice Room Leadership!
In the old days, lawyers found guilty of wrongdoing preferred to escape overseas. For instance, Dr Sahu Khan absconded to NZ.
These days, they wait for the Government to change and be rewarded…some to the top Legal and administrative positions. It appears, no-one including the Law Society, sees anything wrong in all this.
Turncoat sex pest Pramesh Sharma on his FB today congratulating his mate Fili V, praising him as Fiji’s brightest leader yet forgetting that only three months ago, he claimed the same for his other mate, now of no use to Pramesh, Manoa CumCum Either.
Everytime the pusi grabber opens his big mouth he spews a slew of sluice!
Grubsheet is one of the rare voices we have who is trying to keep the bastards honest.
As Thomas Paine warned back in 1776, “A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.”
That truth is as urgent for Fiji today as it was for democracy then.
While the nation’s leadership resembles a courtroom waiting list, we now have an Acting Prime Minister with three misconduct findings to his name.
Anywhere else that would end a career. In Fiji it seems to be a qualification.
George Washington once cautioned, “Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.”
Nepotism, recycled faces, and political baggage have become the order of the day. Integrity is treated like an optional extra, and the public is expected to clap politely while the barrel is scraped clean.
GD is right. The clock is ticking.
Next year’s election must be about competence and credibility, not family ties and faded reputations or as Honest Abe reminded us, “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.”
Fiji needs leaders of honour, integrity and truth, committed to the people, not tourists in suits collecting salaries and snapshots.
And let us not forget Plato’s timeless warning: “The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.”
Because really, if this is the best Fiji can muster, we might as well hand out clown wigs at Cabinet meetings and call it a circus.
At least then the public would know what they’re paying for.
Bebe Temo already has a wig
Look at the latest picture on Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s Facebook page.
One post. Of two men. Sitting and smiling.
It has received over 1100 comments, over 11,000 impressions and reshared over 110 times.
Then look at Baiman Prasad’s recent pictures. Less then 500 comments, less then 30 likes with no re-sharing.
It says a lot about what the Fijians think of this government and its corrupt cabal of despots.
The silence is deafening.
Vosarogo is a known adulterer like his uncle Rabuka.
His adultery partners continue to be his long time lover – a lecturer at Fiji National University XXXX XXXX whom he continues to text and call and pick and drop off.
Also Madam Slut Queen, Lynda Tabuya, and then the major one to be shocked about is none other than Ms Hibiscus Queen XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX who has been seen in strange hotels with Vosarogo. They are supposed to be close family friends. Special emphasis on close!
Poor Sera Vosarogo knows all about these and chooses to stay and look the other way .
(EDS NOTE. TWO OF THE WOMEN NAMED HERE ARE PRIVATE CITIZENS WHO UNLIKE LYNDA TABUYA, DESERVE NOT TO BE PUBLICLY OUTED IN THIS FORUM. SO THEIR IDENTITIES HAVE BEEN CONCEALED. THE SOURCE IS A RECOGNISED NATIONAL FIGURE WHOSE IDENTITY IS ALSO BEING CONCEALED)
Just like the “sluice” surfacing at the CWM, all identtities will show up soon somewhere somehow. ” $hit” always floats. There is already enough clues in the post.