Sitiveni Rabuka has reinforced his reputation for ruthlessness in his treatment of someone who has always displayed the greatest loyalty towards him - the now sacked Attorney General Graham Leung. Leung was out of the country in Hong Kong when he is said to have received a one-line text message from the Prime Minister that said simply. "You are … [Read more...] about # THE PRIME MINISTER HAS BEEN UTTERLY RUTHLESS WITH BARBARA MALIMALI AND GRAHAM LEUNG. BUT DID THE RFMF FORCE HIS HAND? (UPDATED SUNDAY AM)
# GRAHAM LEUNG DISMISSED AS ATTORNEY GENERAL AS RATU SUKUNA DAY TURNS INTO A BLOODBATH (UPDATED)
Graham Leung is the latest head to roll as the Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, begins to conduct a purge of the government and institutions of state in the wake of the Ashton-Lewis Commission of Inquiry. It is something of a surprise because none of Grubsheet's sources flagged Leung's departure in advance. So why has he gone after the … [Read more...] about # GRAHAM LEUNG DISMISSED AS ATTORNEY GENERAL AS RATU SUKUNA DAY TURNS INTO A BLOODBATH (UPDATED)
# CONFIRMED. BARBARA MALIMALI IS GONE AND THERE IS MUCH MORE UPHEAVAL TO COME. (UPDATED FRIDAY AM)
Waves of fear and trepidation are sweeping over much of officialdom in Suva as confirmation comes that Barbara Malimali has been suspended as FICAC Commissioner and will be tried for alleged misbehaviour. It is reportedly only the start of a massive purge as the Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, implements the recommendations of the Ashton-Lewis … [Read more...] about # CONFIRMED. BARBARA MALIMALI IS GONE AND THERE IS MUCH MORE UPHEAVAL TO COME. (UPDATED FRIDAY AM)
# UNCONFIRMED REPORTS: MOMENTOUS EVENTS UNFOLDING IN SUVA
Reports are reaching Grubsheet that the decision has been made to remove Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner. There are also reports that the government intends to release the Ashton-Lewis Commission of Inquiry Report as early as next week and act on all of its recommendations. This is rumoured to include a clean sweep of the leadership of … [Read more...] about # UNCONFIRMED REPORTS: MOMENTOUS EVENTS UNFOLDING IN SUVA
# RICHARD NAIDU’S ROLE IN PROTECTING BIMAN PRASAD AGAIN COMES UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
Precisely what role did the Munro Leys lawyer, NFP stalwart and Chair of the government's Fiscal Review Committee, Richard "I have the means" Naidu, play in protecting the Deputy Prime Minister and NFP leader, Biman Prasad, from being charged by FICAC for allegedly making a false declaration to the Elections Office? We know that Richard Naidu … [Read more...] about # RICHARD NAIDU’S ROLE IN PROTECTING BIMAN PRASAD AGAIN COMES UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
# THE REAL GEORGE SPEIGHT SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT
Regular readers of Grubsheet will have noticed that a George Speight has been commenting on some of our stories. Many of us will have been wondering if it is THE George Speight. Well now we know. It isn't. In response to the latest "George Speight" comment, the real George Speight has written to Grubsheet setting the record straight. Here's … [Read more...] about # THE REAL GEORGE SPEIGHT SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT