I suspect the psychological pressure associated with that crisis caused the first mental blackout I had ever suffered. It contributed to a deterioration in my health that later required the insertion of a heart pacemaker.

Fiji had experienced the ordeal of two military coups.

In a multi-racial society, trust, understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order.

It is with obedience to your call that I take up the burden of government leadership for the final time.

It is from the traditional family that we absorb those universal ideals and principles which are the teaching of Jesus, the bedrock of our religious faith. We are taught the difference between right and wrong, and about the law, just punishment and discipline.

The family teaches us about the importance of knowledge, education, hard work and effort. It teaches us about enjoying ourselves, having fun, keeping fit and healthy.

I have been sustained by cane field, the cane plantation I have.