'We are trying to establish a process beginning with problems arising from 2000. In the second part of the Bill we propose to establish a permanent national council for promotion of reconciliation, unity and tolerance and that to me is most important part of this Bill.'

'The decision (of the Great Council of Chiefs to endorse the bill) was made in the best interest of the country and a significant milestone in the process of c…

'I think it would be a pity if Chaudhry brushed aside majority Fijian opinion on a major issue. He has done this before and it will be a sad day for Fiji if he…

'I try to live by proper ethical and moral standards and carry out my national duties in accordance with the principles of the God I believe in.'

'I think the overwhelming Fijian support for the Bill is saying we are offering a hand of reconciliation, a hand of forgiveness, a hand of friendship, a hand o…

We celebrate who we are although we come from different communities. We are one nation, one people. We have differences and these cause problems and tension at…

Reconciliation and forgiveness is inextricably linked to the identity and unity we develop as a nation.