*We wonder if Barbara Malimali was parachuted in as new FICAC Commissioner to halt probe into Katonivere regarding vanished shares, aside from allegations regarding the missing $2million from Fiji Pine Industries Ltd.
*We wonder if there was high-level conspiracy in the appointment of Malimali, and for her to stop further investigation, so Sitiveni Rabuka and his Coalition government could re-nominate Ratu Wiliame Katonivere as President for another three years?
*How could President Katonivere have signed-off Malimali's appointment (herself facing abuse of office allegations) as new FICAC Commissioner when he was, and still is, accused of share scam and other allegations that was being probed by FICAC?
"I, Ratu Tevita Roqica once had a share of 99% when the Macuata Tikina Holdings company was first established in 2003 while Ratu Wiliame Katonivere had a 1% share of the company. Now, I have learnt that the shares has been changed from me having 30% of the shares and also discovered that Ratu William now has 70% shares of the company. I had no idea and knowledge at all of any meetings done to formally discuss about these changes that took place. I would like to have a written explanation as to what, when and why these changes took place without any permission and knowledge. Vinaka."
[Ratu]Tevita Roqica, 2 March 2024.
*In May 2011 the paramount chief of the province of Macuata Ratu Aisea Katonivere asked to step aside from the position of chairman for the Macuata Provincial Council. He wanted to focus on his traditional role as Tui Macuata.
*Ratu Tevita Roqica was elected chairman and Ratu Wiliame Katonivere as his deputy. Frank Bainimarama as prime minister, opened the Macuata Provincial Council meeting.
*The manager of Macuata Tikina Holdings Ltd, S. R. Cakau, in a letter to the Fiji Elections office, 'Particulars-Confirmation of Shares and Dividends for HE Ratu Wiliame Katonivere' noted the following:
(i) Yes, he (Katonivere) is a shareholder (Extract from Memorandum of Association attached below).
(ii) 70% - $70.00 - 70 shares (Refer to Register of Companies).
(iii) Transfer from Ratu Tevita to him (Ratu Wiliame Katonivere) 69% (no share sold).
(iv) Managing Director
(v) No dividend payout except Director's fees.
OUR PARTY MAN FOR PRESIDENT: In October 2021, the then Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama moved the name of his FFP president Ratu Wiliame Katonivere in Parliament to be the next President of Fiji, replacing FFP's Jioji Konrote. A month later Katonivere was sworn-in as Fiji's new Head of State. Today, Bainimarama is languishing in PRISON.
SHOCKING APPOINTMENT: Was Barbara Malimali imposed on FICAC as new Commissioner, and tasked with CRUSHING probe into Katonivere, so Coalition could re-nominate Katonivere for another three years?
*We call on Rabuka to withdraw Katonivere's nomination, remove Malimali, and allow FICAC investigators to complete the probe that they began in March 2024 into the vanished share scam.
ON THE RUN FINANCE MINISTER: We will bring more evidence and demand why he must be located, arrested, and charged by FICAC
Fijileaks: FICAC cleared Katonivere regarding matters relating to Fiji Pine Ltd. He has not been cleared regarding the mysterious share dealings
First citizen, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has no case to answer, the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) has declared.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced this yesterday, stating FICAC has closed the files regarding the complaints against the President,
Mr Rabuka added Ratu Katonivere remains the Coalition Government’s nominee for the position of President.
The election is expected to take place in a special Parliament sitting at the end of this month.
“There had been some discomfort with certain nominees for the country’s presidency, which is why I withdrew my nominee for the election yesterday,” he said.
“The preliminary investigation sought assistance from the Financial Intelligence Unit regarding financial information on Ratu Wiliame, and the information provided was sufficient to disprove the allegations.
“FICAC also verified the Assets and Liabilities declared in the FIU report, and based on the outcome of the inquiry, there is no evidence to support the claims made by the complainant, the files have been officially closed.”
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced this yesterday, stating FICAC has closed the files regarding the complaints against the President,
Mr Rabuka added Ratu Katonivere remains the Coalition Government’s nominee for the position of President.
The election is expected to take place in a special Parliament sitting at the end of this month.
“There had been some discomfort with certain nominees for the country’s presidency, which is why I withdrew my nominee for the election yesterday,” he said.
“The preliminary investigation sought assistance from the Financial Intelligence Unit regarding financial information on Ratu Wiliame, and the information provided was sufficient to disprove the allegations.
“FICAC also verified the Assets and Liabilities declared in the FIU report, and based on the outcome of the inquiry, there is no evidence to support the claims made by the complainant, the files have been officially closed.”