Laisenia Qarase Quotes

Fiji, Politician
February 4, 1941 – April, 21, 2020.

Laisenia Qarase was a Fijian political figure. He served as the sixth Prime Minister of Fiji from 2000 to 2006. After the military quashed the coup that led to the removal of Mahendra Chaudhry, Qarase joined the Interim Military Government as a financial adviser on 9 June 2000, until his appointment as Prime Minister on 4 July. He won two parliamentary elections, but a military coup removed him from power on 5 December 2006. He was later imprisoned on corruption charges brought by the Military-backed regime.

Also known as Banker, Minister

Our latest estimate and time frames for new elections is three years.

Laisenia Qarase
- Time
- Elections
- Frames
A well balanced, inclusive approach, according to certain standards and ideals, is essential for the proper governance of any country.

Laisenia Qarase
- Country
- Governance

I have always felt that public, commercial and community organisations should be as open as possible about their affairs. They need to be accountable to their owners, their customers, their members and communities and other interest groups.

Laisenia Qarase
The lawlessness that has swept the country must stop.

Laisenia Qarase
- Country
- Stop
- Lawlessness
We must promote national reconciliation and healing, not only between the Fijians and Indo-Fijians, but also between the Fijians themselves.

Laisenia Qarase
If they persist with it, they will be dealt with according to law.

Laisenia Qarase
- Law
- Persist
We have seen the extent of the desecration and destruction of the facilities of the finest institution in the country.

Laisenia Qarase
'Fiji can make a similar report on the US on all those issues. Our report would be far worse than the US state department's report on Fiji.' (2 March 2005, reacting to a US State Department report critical on the state of race relations in Fiji).

Laisenia Qarase
- March

All of us in Fiji, the Government and the people, are very proud for what you have achieved in reaching the finals of this year's Hong Kong Sevens.

Laisenia Qarase
- People
- Government
- Proud
I had tried my best to bring in representatives of the Indian community, but fear for the safety of their families has been a real inhibiting factor.

Laisenia Qarase
- Real
- Fear
- Community
We are in the midst of the greatest investment boom Fiji has ever seen.

Laisenia Qarase
- Investment
- Boom
- Fiji
A well balanced, inclusive approach, is essential for the proper government of any country.

Laisenia Qarase
For them to set up a self-proclaimed government would be a direct challenge to the executive authority of the president.

Laisenia Qarase
- Up
- Government
- Challenge