Published On Nov 11, 2018
Watch the final talkback between FijiFirst Leader Voreqe Bainimarama and SODELPA Leader Sitiveni Rabuka on #straighttalkwithvijaynarayan
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0:00 Introduction by Vijay Narayan and Election Overview
0:30 Introduction of Guests: Fiji First Leader, Prime Minister Mr. Bainimarama, and SODELPA Leader Mr. Sitiveni Rabuka
1:12 Voter Turnout and Pre-Polling Statistics
2:09 SODELPA’s Three Pillars of Leadership
4:20 Fiji First’s Vision for Modernization
5:10 Discussion on the 1997 vs. 2013 Constitution
7:26 Debate on the 1997 Constitution and Immunity Provisions
9:42 Personal Accusations: National Bank of Fiji Scandal
17:03 Corruption Accusations and the Agriculture Scam
21:51 SODELPA’s Justification for the 1987 Coup
25:11 Prime Minister Bainimarama’s Justification for the 2006 Coup
27:07 Discussion on the 2000 Coup and Ethnic Division
28:26 Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Plans and Perspectives
35:25 Debate on Electoral Systems and Communal Seats
36:43 Infrastructure Development Achievements and Challenges
39:46 Discussion on Government Expenditure: Operating vs. Capital
45:32 Plans to Increase the Nation’s Wealth and Employment
48:50 Protection and Security of iTaukei Land
57:00 Common Name Debate: Fijian Identity for All
1:00:48 Discussion on the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC)
1:04:21 Racial Discrimination and Moving Away from Race-Based Policies
1:06:27 Education and Scholarship Systems: Race-Based vs. Merit-Based
1:09:28 Equal Distribution of iTaukei Land Lease Money
1:12:00 Historical Compensation for Native Land Dispositions
1:15:08 Housing and Squatter Regularization Plans
1:17:48 Abuse of Women and Children: Solutions and Moral Values
1:21:23 Civil Servants’ Contracts and Retirement Age
1:24:10 FNPF Pension Reforms: Sustainability and Challenges
1:25:33 Discussion on 2000 Coup and Mutiny
1:34:00 Investment and Job Creation Plans
1:39:51 Safety and Security: Concerns Over Race-Based Policies
1:46:55 Party’s Seat Goals and Coalition Possibilities
1:49:37 Closing Remarks from Mr. Rabuka and Mr. Bainimarama