Radio Fiji has reported that Commodore Bainimarama has again re-affirmed Government’s earlier decision not to give permit to the Methodist Church for the annual Methodist Church of Fiji conference. Bainimarama says his one hour meeting with Methodist executives this morning did not produce any positive results and that his earlier decision will not be altered. “The decision is that we’ve ...

The Uniting Church in Australia has today expressed grave concern for its partner church, the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma. Uniting Church President, Rev Gregor Henderson, said he is distressed that the Fijian military and police have been intimidating Methodist Church ministers, and have announced the government will prohibit the church from holding its Annual Conference in August. “The ...

INDOOROOPILLY UNITING Church played host for two events on 28 April celebrating the Queensland launch of UnitingWorld, formerly Uniting International Mission. People interested in the church’s global partnerships gathered to celebrate the mission of God and hear how to live out the Basis of Union’s call to be a church which transcends cultural, economic, and racial boundaries. UnitingWorld National Director ...

Several news outlets have this morning reported that the Reverend Manasa Lasaro, former President of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma, has been detained by the Police in Fiji for questioning. UnitingWorld has been in contact with the Methodist Church this morning regarding the developing situation. The Church is in dialogue with the Police and the military and has ...