Pio Tikoduadua
@piotikoduaduafj
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Fijian Minister for @homeaffairsfj & @immigrationfj | Tabana ni veitaqomaki kei na curuvanua | गृह मंत्रालय और आप्रवासन | (Uncle to all Fijians)
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Today, I was sworn in as Minister for Home Affairs & Immigration. Much of my work will focus on ensuring 🇫🇯 can counter 21st Century threats both physically and in cyberspace. We will also be reviewing the Immigration block list ASAP!
Let's get to work!
#Together4FijisFuture
🇫🇯
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I'd like to congratulate Shri
@narendramodi
Ji on having received Fiji's Highest honour as Companion of the Order of Fiji from His Excellency the President of Fiji.
We open a new era of 🇮🇳-🇫🇯 relations as we work closer together on areas of economic partnership and defence.
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Wear something blue to work. But, go to work! 🇫🇯🇫🇯
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Will be visiting CID HQ soon but not for the same reason as last time...
Merry Christmas Nieces and Nephews on Twitter!
#Together4FijisFuture
🇫🇯
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Mrs. Tikoduadua handed me a lunchbox this morning packed with fruits. I guess no more walking to lunch from now. 😄
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Bula friends, I hope that your evening is going well as we all wait for Fiji's game.
Today I learnt that 'FFS' does not mean "Fiji First Supporters".
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
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Bula to whomever it was that shouted "Pio!" from the Classic Buses Bus as I was walking to lunch today!
#Together4FijisFuture
🇫🇯
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Good evening friends, I created this account a while ago. But, this is my first week of actively using it (the staff at the office have been keeping it alive).
I have discovered what a 'retweet' and a 'quote tweet' is. I hope to engage with you more!
God bless Fiji! 🇫🇯
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This photo was taken on the night I was let go from parliament for not apologising for the former Prime Minister'a assault.
Tonight, we give rise to a new Fiji— without pettiness but with only one thing in mind, the service of our people!
#Together4FijisFuture
🇫🇯
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I wanted to wear blue but the wife had already chosen the white.
A Fiji style lunch to celebrate that win!
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I have invited the Comissioner of Police to resign, citing concerns on matters of confidence.
However, he prefers the process that goes through the Constitutional Offices Commision. I respect that, and we will let the law take its course.
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Bula Friends, I have just been told that 'TL' means Timeline and not 'Tailevu'.
This has caused me much anxiety.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
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Well done, Portugal!
All Fijians can get a day off tomorrow to think about what happened.
🇵🇹🇫🇯
#quatersherewecome
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On our way to Parliament. Picked the boys up on the way.
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Hello again friends, I just found out that I have to follow you back. I thought this was automatic like on Facebook.
I apologize to you my friends for not doing this. I will be following everyone back.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Good morning friends, I want to thank all of you 'at-ing' me and messaging me to stay away from toxic people and environments.
Unfortunately, I work here.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOGnotAG
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Well done boys. Whatever it is, you've made us all proud!
HR Note: No bereavement leave unless genuine.
🇫🇯🇫🇯
@fijirugby
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As of yesterday, all soldiers employed as PPOs or for other capacities in government except for those that are at the Ministry of Home Affairs will be back in barracks.
We want to build confidence in our Armed Forces and that starts with in government!
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This morning, I met Acting Police Commissioner Juki Fong Chew. I wish him well in his new role.
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Good morning again friends, I'm told that posting old photos are all the rage. So here is one from 2020.
These are my friends and Parliamentary colleagues Lenora and Prof. Prasad. We usually ride together in one car on our way to Parliment.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
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Bula Friends, just came back from being Fiji's head coach-- as all Fijians become when our team plays.
Please don't harm your Television sets.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#Teamfiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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I want to confirm that this afternoon, I received a petition from Grace Road Personnel.
I want to assure all Fijians that our actions are not against Grace Road (The Company) but the individuals named in the Red Notices and those wanted by the Republic of Korea.
Thank you
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Good afternoon friends, I'm feeling a bit better. Thank you for your messages.
Just a reminder to someone in my inbox, the expression is "Hope you get well again" and not "Hope you rise again".
I'm not the 'Messaiah'.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Good afternoon friends, I just got sent this interpretation of our "Albert Park Walk" photograph. This is by talented local artist Kenneth Taylor.
You can check his Instagram "(@)lil_tayfj"
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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I was woken up this afternoon by our friends Devi and Diyan, our neighbors, who needed help with their kite.
I haven't made a kite in over 40 years, I hope this flies!
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Morning friends, there's always that Uncle that takes selfies all the time- even at formal occasions.
That's me, I'm that uncle. Occasions are temporary, pictures are forever (unless you accidentally delete it like I usually do)
God Bless Fiji.
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Bula friends, one of you politely pointed out in the inbox message that it's 'Twitter' and not 'Tweeter'.
If that is so, when why to we 'tweet' and not 'twitt'?
I'm now even more confused.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Good afternoon friends, I've noticed all the quote tweets referring to me as the "OG".
Please just don't type it wrongly and write "AG".
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Eddie Jones is most welcome to come swipe his Credit Cards in Fiji. 🙏
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We really did that!
🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏🇫🇯🇦🇺
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A lot have been asking me what exactly what I do as Minister for
@homeaffairsfj
. Here are the Institutions over which I have either direct responsibility or policy direction over.
Hopefully, it clears some doubts.
#Together4FijisFuture
🇫🇯
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Bula Friends, at
@TheFakestAlfred
has at-ed me to announce a holiday to celebrate the victory. (I'm powerless to do this--for now)
Since we have been working from home, please go and holiday at work.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheOriginalOG
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Good morning from Delasui! Mornings like this make me contemplate the blessings of God!
Stay safe today, friends.
#Totgether4FijisFuture
🇫🇯
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Dear Friends, we jumped, we screamed, we cheered and we cried.
In the midst of our woes
#Fijiana
and
#Fiji7s
made us believe that we can win again.
When this pandemic is relegated into the backroom of history, we shall never forget these victories.
#OlympicGames
#TheRealOG
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At CPS Totogo a short time ago to file police complaint against Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum on elements of his press statement yesterday.
Onward together for Fijis Future🇫🇯
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Bula friends, this is Navi from Cikobia. He is lost and he tells me that he is looking for his parents.
If you are Navi's parents, he's here with Mrs. Tikoduadua and I at the Albert Park Pavilion. Private message me.
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Again, I apologize for the mix up. It should never have happened.
Your Human Rights are paramount and I've been making that clear. We are working together with Police to undo the mentality that has been the norm over the past 16 years-- it's slow but it will happen!
The moment we had to get
@piotikoduaduafj
on the phone to intervene. Why does the police have so much contempt for human rights activism, Minister?
#InternationalWomensDay
means solidarity with ALL women!
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Dear friends and fellow 'Couches',
IT'S A BRONZE!
Our second ever medal in any Olympics. Ever.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
#Olympics
#Fijiana
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Good evening friends, it's been suggested me that I block "Trolls".
I will not for 2 reasons. 1st, I don't know how. And 2nd, even if I did, I believe your voice, even if you disagree with me, is as important as any.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TsamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOGnotAG
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When an earthquake happens overseas, they check if everyone is okay. In Fiji, we check if everyone else felt it too.
Good morning friends, hope you're all safe!
#OnwardTogether
, God bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
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Bula Friends, iPhone or Android. Doesn't matter. As long as you can Tweet and can see my tweets.
#Veilomani
#OnwardTogether
, God bless Fiji🇫🇯
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Blessed New Year friends and family. Stay safe and enjoy responsibly!
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Bula friends, I just found out that I can include people in my post by 'at-ing' them. This makes it so much easier to converse! Hope to be able to use this feature for more interactions.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTailevu
#TheRealOG
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Good Evening friends, sometimes you will fumble and fall. It's getting back up that truly matters.
Here's me falling off the Kadavuan version of the TL (Tailevu) 'Bilibili'.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Friends, I'm reading on the TL how our
#Fijiana
are being treated & the attempt by
@fijirugby
to stifle fundraising efforts.
As a 'Couach' I'm infuriated & concerned. We will work with
@lenoraq_mp
to raise this in Parliament.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Good evening friends, am feeling a bit unwell and will take a little rest. I will resume following back and tweeting when I feel better.
Keep warm and stay safe.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TheRealOG
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Good evening friends, I've just figured out how to tag people in photos. When I see this, I think about
@lenoraq_mp
's speech last week in Parliament where she says:
"Do your worst, we will rise higher".
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOGnotAG
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FTW ("Featuring the wife"). Good morning friends, here's a picture of Mrs. Tikoduadua and I some time ago when I was still instructing at the Land Warfare Center, Canungra, Queensland.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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The real test of a politician's mettle is when you have to sit in opposition. Some have it, some don't.
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Good evening friends, this is an old photo of me (obviously) I just found. This is when I was still "Captain Tikoduadua".
I hope your evening is going well.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Bula friends, I'm sorry that I was focused too much on the mic that I overlooked those at-ing on
#PioSpace
.
I will spend the next few days looking through them and attempting to answer. Thank you again for joining me tonight!
God Bless Fiji.
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Good afternoon friends, since I've been let loose on this account, our staff now have more time to take photos of me.
Thank you so much for your nice words and comments.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#teamfiji
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I have been taken in by Police. Am calling for Calm and Peace. God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
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Bula friends, I'm reading most of the conversations on the 'TL' concerning criticism of me.
I want to make it clear, people are free to criticize me. It's part of the job. Do not put people down or attack them personally for doing it.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#TheRealOG
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Dear friends, our girls are through to the finals! I'm a very proud "coauch" (Couch Coach) right now!
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Morning friends, it's a cold morning (for us in the Central division) please stay warm.
Remember: no matter what you do, people will laugh, look down on you and look the other way. It shouldn't stop you from doing your best. (Picture for visual purposes)
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
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"The Commander has been instrumental in the transition and his respect for the rule of law, our institutions and the peaceful transfer of power is highly commendable. "
Building confidence in our Defence Institutions👍
#Together4FijisFuture
🇫🇯
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Some debates on Twitter last more than debates in parliament.
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"All of us are learning. We are slowly undoing all the misconceptions about democratic governance that have been allowed to take root over the last 16 years. Our institutions are absorbing the impact of a new government with different ideas and new priorities."
FULL STATEMENT:
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(A Thread)
1. Good Evening Friends, When I left the FijiFirst government, the story was never about my personal life. Even when, the former Minister for Lands left on a allegation of sexual misdemeanor his life was not scandalized on a front page article.
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Good morning Friends, just wanted to say Hi before Parliament begins. Hope you have a good day, the sunshine is nice! I will be making a budget reply speech today focusing on the the health system. (Something close to my heart as my wife is an RN)
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#teamfiji
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Bula Acetaminophen, I remind you once more that I cannot grant you this yet.
But, I'm familiar with one who can:
Qiri vei Frank.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOGnotAG
@tikoduaduamp
Bula Sir.
@tikoduaduamp
Its me asking again. Can we please get that Public Holiday?
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Bula friends, 2 questions:
11:53.p.m.
1. Where did the results go?
2. Where did my followers go?
😬
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An honour to be traditionally welcomed into Australia in accordance with the traditions of the Ngunnawal people -- the traditional custodians of the land on which Canberra is built.
We acknowledge traditional leaders past, present and emerging.
A big "Bula" to
@PatConroy1
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Good afternoon friends, hope your day is going OK. Sometimes, after a hectic week in Parliament, I go back to my village for recuperation.
Because of closures, I haven't been back in months. Please get vaccinated so we can travel again!
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TheRealOG
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Good Morning friends, another day, another 'interview'.
Still not intimidated.
You have an amazing day today please stay warm, the weather's been chilly.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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I am grateful to the amazing team from
@homeaffairsfj
for the warm welcome they gave the Hon. Rakuita and I today. We spoke about the importance of family and working together to keep Fijian families safe.
A special Happy Birthday to Litea!
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Good morning friends, 24 years ago today I married the love of my life and never looked back.
Here's to many more 🥂. Happy anniversary Mrs. Tikoduadua.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
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Every morning, I personally sign at least 20 new Citizenship certificates from Fijians overseas who apply to have their children as citizens of Fiji.
Let me be the first to say to our new Fijians, "Bula! Welcome home".
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Good Morning Friends, I want to thank all of you for the amazing engagement, support and kindness you've given me last week.
You've shown that no matter what's going on, we Fijians are always willing to help.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Good afternoon, friends. I left home with a bag full of clothes this morning in case I get called in for a late night "interview".
Keep me in your thoughts.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#pushTailevu
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Good morning friends, I want to wish you all a great Wednesday as you go about your business.
If you're looking for something to do, this is the perfect time to try flying a kite (if it's not raining). Please stay safe!
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Err,
@nzherald
?
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Our Priorities for 2023: Securing our borders, Rebuilding confidence and Creating lasting policies.
View my New Year message in full here:
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Am safely back at home. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes. God bless Fiji 🇫🇯
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Bula Pu Selai's Grandchildren, the Hon. Member is not "my" Senior Officer, he is a member of his Excellency's most loyal Opposition.
In any case, I refer you to the statement I made on Sunday.
Vinaka.
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Call me a coward, drag my name and when the time comes -- vote me out.
But, please don't try and tell me that I don't know what the weight of my decisions are. I was there, I saw war and death and will not wish what happened in Qana on my worst enemies.
Which is why it is…
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Bula Friends, I've decided to host a 'Space' so that we can communicate directly with each other.
If you're free on Friday evening, join me, ask your questions or give feedback! I'm looking forward to hearing from all of you!
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Good Evening friends, I want to get to know you all a bit better. QT this tweet with a photo of you and what you do, I will look through all of them.
Here's Mine: Pio Tikoduadua, Member of Parliament.
Have a blessed night!
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Good evening friends, just a little advice for you. MP or not, when wife needs you to run an errand, you go.
Happy wife, happy life.
This is earlier today at Westpac. Remember to pack an umbrella if you're going out.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Bula KitKat, please explain what 'OG' means. I'm assuming it means "Old Girl"?
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
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(This is my first "thread")
1. Good evening friends, I was accused today of being political with
#Fijiana
. I want to say, that save for being underage, my daughter, Sarafina could've been part of the national team. She's a talented player of 7's. I'm very proud of her.
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Bula friends and fellow 'Couches'. It's the Semis for us.
I'm so proud of the girls!
#TeamFiji
#Fiji7s
#PushTL
#TheRealOGnotAG
#OlympicsGold
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Friends, why do I read tweets that start with, "I don't know who needs to hear this", then go on to highlight a weirdly specific example as if they knew who exactly needed to "hear this"?
#veidabui
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Bula friends, Tweeter is not letting me add as much friends as I can in one go. Please be patient with me.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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Good afternoon friends, at
@beryldoce
had informed me that Thursdays are the days to post old photos. So here you are.
Here is a photo of Prime Ministers.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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I am grateful to
@fiji_force
for their briefing this morning, highlighting the force's readiness to deal with disasters.
The Fiji Police continues to work in coordination with other government agencies in responding to disasters.
#Together4FijisFuture
🇫🇯
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Lawyers have to go to uni for 4 years to interpret the law, Police officers only learn for 12 weeks to apply it.
It's a problem-- officers on the street who, by no fault of their own, aren't sufficiently trained to deal with the public.
#OnwardTogether
, God bless Fiji.🇫🇯
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Bula friends, I thank you for your questions, quote tweets & ats. I feel some questions deserve more detailed answers (even from "trolls")
What do you think if I put out a monthly circular on my position on issues & detailed answers to questions?
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TheRealOG
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2. This attack on
@MereseiniRakui1
, a clearly accomplished and capable Minister is nothing more than a Mysogynistic attack. Designed to whittle her voice and accomplishments down to nothing more than sex. Women are clearly being held to a different standard than men.
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Good evening friends, everyday I come to the office it's mandatory that I check in on our 'High Tech' security system, Office Mascot and Fuzzy Friend.
His name is Raja.
I wish you an amazing weekend ahead.
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
#TeamFiji
#PushTL
#TheRealOG
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New skill unlocked?
Vinaka
#FIPRA
, Seru Serevi and Laisa Vulakoro for letting me share a number with you!
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Hello Friends, sorry if I'm keeping you up. I've just been asked to incorporate hashtags on my posts. I only know '
#FijiNews
' because I saw the NFP youth Account use it. Are there any more I can use? Do I have to ask for permission?
God Bless Fiji. 🇫🇯
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