新西兰英语 133 More Problems in Fiji

　　Problems in Fiji affect New Zealand. Many New Zealanders go to Fiji on holiday, many Fijians live in New Zealand and we are part of the Pacific Islands Forum¹. (see January 27th 2009) The countries which belong to the Pacific Islands Forum want Fiji to hold democratic² elections³ but this will not happen for at least five years.
Last week the judges ruled that Fiji’s military government was not a legal government under the constitution so the President of Fiji got rid of the judges and the constitution. Now Commodore Bainimarama is back as Prime⁴ Minister. He has brought in a state of emergency for 30 days. This means rule by the police and military. It also means censorship of TV and newspaper news. Reporters cannot say anything negative about the Fijian government. Foreign reporters were told to leave Fiji. A TV3 reporter and cameraman were sent back to New Zealand and the cameraman had to wipe some of his film. An Australian reporter from ABC was also sent back to his country.
The New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs said that any New Zealanders going to Fiji need to be very careful. It is possible that there could be violence. It is school holidays for New Zealand children until April 26th so many families have already booked their holidays in Fiji. They will not want to cancel their holiday.

1 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

2 democratic   

adj.民主的；民主主义的，有民主精神的

参考例句：

• Their country has democratic government.他们国家实行民主政体。
• He has a democratic work-style.他作风民主。

3 elections   

n.选举，当选，推举( election的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The Republicans got shellacked in the elections. 共和党在选举中一败涂地。
• He emerged victorious in the elections. 他在竞选中脱颖而出获得胜利。

4 prime   

adj.首要的，主要的；最好的，第一流的

参考例句：

• The prime minister spoke of the general insecurity in the country.总理谈到了全国普遍存在的不安全。
• He met with the Prime Minister of Japan for an hour.他和日本首相会见了一个小时。