Fijians Fight To Save Their Land

Desecration of the Pacific: Chinese venture capitalists have turned their sights to Fiji in their latest attempt to exploit the booming Chinese tourism market. Despite illegally building on protected coastal waters, Fijian authorities have done little to protect the environment from development. Now, the people have taken the fight to the developers to protect their Pacific paradise.
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[@minibeast21]

I'm Chinese but was born in Nz. So as a Chinese person, i dislike mainland Chinese's attitude like they think they own everything & have total disregard & lack respect of smaller nations

[@everywayvanessaparrilla1704]

minibeast21 you are stil chinese blood🤪

[@AgnesAtoni]

👍

[@89hatters]

Mate if your born in NZ you're a Kiwi. You might be of Chinese descent but you are not Chinese.

[@smolgok384]

If your loyalties lay with NZ and the people of NZ, then you're more than a Chinese born in NZ, you're a kiwi.

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

What saddens me is that China knows that Europeans did this hundreds of years ago to get where they are now. I feel like they feel they can do it too ( as it seems to be the thing to do on the way to development). When the Chinese guy was pushing the White guy, I wonder did the White guy ever think, "So this is how the Natives felt when my ancestors came" Past actions don't justify doing it now and that is the message the China seems to reject. Furthermore, they know about our other recent sins (referring to North American wars and corporate crimes).

[@mreditor5171]

Finally, the reporting ended with a good story to share. TQ So Much. Note: Sorry to say this, China need to start learning how to BEHAVE and RESPECT others.

[@OutaDark]

And who needs to start learning how to BEHAVE and RESPECT the New Zealand Maori's or America's First Nation. People in glass houses....

[@OutaDark]

@@steve-uo3lw I do stand corrected Steve. My comment was a bit of a knee jerk annoyance, New Zealand, especially under Jacinda Ardern, is truly a nation that shines in the eyes of the world. I confess I know little of the strides made recently in the elevation of the Maoris but I trust that they will continue to see their people recognised in this modern age.

[@rahulmistry3777]

great work by Journeyman Picture and brave reporter and cameraman

[@paulaudio1]

The Vietnamese have been putting up with this kind of behavior of their next door neighbor (China) from the beginning of time. !!!

[@soniag4516]

Yea well the Viets didn't fight when Americans were there to fight for them so it's too late. We, Americans don't want war unless the Chinese come into our waters or air the rest of the world will hae to learn to don their skirts and fight for themselves.

[@ninettehalpin2779]

@@soniag4516 speak for yourself Somia G. I'm an American and I find your comment abhorrent

[@aspiring...]

I knew it was the Chinese before the video even started. We MUST protect our planet. We will pay for it later. None of this is worth it.

[@dibbla]

Out of all the wars, the one against nature will cost the most lives.

[@miketam82]

I too expected it was the Chinese before watching the video. Crazy. The world needs to know what the Chinese are doing. But the Chinese now have propaganda machines all over the world to implant the thought that Chinese culture is great. It’s a distraction. Confusions Institute is one such Chinese government funded propaganda machine installed on college campuses.

[@theargus1946]

@dominic k - sure - just dont complain about and come to White Nations when the Shit hits the Fan

[@prtzy]

Perfect example of how journalism and activism can bring significant changes and help all in improving the world for better. Kudos Melanie and Team.

[@seaturtledog]

It took the video journalism to expose this crime. The developers thought no one would notice.

[@seaturtledog]

On the same note I witnessed the building of Atlantis Casino in the Bahamas. They tore out a harbor to bring the boats in. For a couple years the water around the construction site was a mess. Now it looks nice just like Las Vegas!

[@brianbjrkholm2997]

I don’t agree this is even activism. It is just good journalism.

[@farnorthweaver7793]

Excellent, Excellent Outcome! God Bless Fiji's true Caretakers!

[@johnmcculloch5736]

Glad that Fiji stand up for the people. Chinese should be sent to prison

[@AfricanFlightStar]

John MCCULLOCH damn right 💪🏼💪🏼👍🏼

[@terriesmith8219]

Yet it was the corrupt Fijian government who allowed this to happen. China is evil but they couldn't have done jack shit without permissions from Fiji government.

[@jaimes350]

why feed them? just kill them.

[@Pabloworldwide]

@dominic k ignorant fool.

[@Pabloworldwide]

@dominic k Your precious Chinese mate is up shit creek pal. FBC News reported this is because the Nadi Magistrate was not present to hear the case today. Freesoul is facing charges over damage caused by construction of a resort on Malolo island after media revealed massive destruction there. The company is charged with one count of undertaking unauthorised development. It is also charged with a count of failure to comply with a prohibition notice under the Environment Management Act. Under the Act, if convicted, the company and its directors face fines of up to $US345,000 or a term of imprisonment of up to10 years, or both. The case will now be called on the 24 June.

[@troybrown6012]

Now you're going to ruin one of the last unspoiled areas of this world. Just sickening what they have done to that reef and ecosystem.

[@vicferrmat4492]

The same sort of problem is unfolding in the Caribbean Islands.

[@gloriemotors1617]

Yaa

[@vitatang904]

Yup seen it in Nassau and they not using the locals to build the resort they bring their own chinese workers from China and worked them without pay SMH

[@virgil81nz]

"And the massive Chinese resort is highly unlikely to proceed ever." Yeah right, but I wouldn't bet my house on it if I were you lady.

[@olextamani8669]

It took a overseas media to highlight this problem...where were the local authorities all this time...prob bribed to keep silent...

[@Toucan432]

Great job reporting, Melanie Reid and camera man!!

[@ljmcobra0520]

Thank you for putting time and effort into this case. I’ve been following this story for over a year now and I’m glad it’s coming to be over.

[@zaheerrafee194]

Well done, I am so happy that it turned out well.

[@dmtjht143]

Surfer mom said “hold my beer mate, I got this”

[@sstudios12]

This brings back some memories for Africa however, it was a different type of people back then. Greed(Profit) has absolutely no regard for conservation

[@christopherpillay7287]

I’m from Fiji, and it’s fair to say some Chinese people do bring good qualities to Fiji. Such as bakery’s and clothes shops to mechanic shops and technology stores. But stuff like damaging the environment isn’t right I was so happy with the outcome Hopefully other big investors think twice before coming over :)

[@pallashouse]

The government should fine them MORE than the value of the land.

[@paulf1898]

What a WONDERFUL outcome to this story!!! I hope they get every cent out of the developer to restore the reef back to how it was. If the Chinese want the rest of the world to stop hating them, then they need to have a long hard look at themselves when it comes to things like this!

[@jaromejackandrews5552]

Blessings to the journalist and camera crew

[@chrissmeda7094]

THIS WAS FANTASTIC ! It encouraged, strengthened my belief that good wins over bad - even though it may take time. GOOD WINS over evil.

[@user-rn3bb3dj4p]

How do we know that the Chinese resort has been stopped? Can you do a follow up?

[@terriesmith8219]

@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom They are getting away with it Fijian government allowed them to get away with it. Place the blame where it belongs...the Fijian government.

[@terriesmith8219]

@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom Triggered. Lmao😂😂

[@terriesmith8219]

@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom Lmao!! 😂 Oh man, you are so triggered.

[@heinlich]

funny how absurd the feeling is like you are so pissed off when finding out your neighbor's having affair with another man😂

[@rani.andretti]

At the end they say that the resort construction is highly unlikely to continue, but on 60 minutes' coverage of this issue, which came out later, they said it was still ongoing.... Updates?

[@terriesmith8219]

The update is, it's still on-going. The Fijian government ALLOWED the Chinese back, to continue development. Fyi...the Chinese also didn't pay the preparations for the damage reefs because Fijian government didn't push the issue. They continue to look the other way.

[@BoomD3333]

good on Melanie Reid for doing the time and making a change. :)

[@aspiring...]

When was this filmed? In this current time of climate change NO ONE has any good reason to dig up reefs and mangroves.

[@user-rn3bb3dj4p]

Lol was listening to the radio the other day, and the fijian prime minister was talking about climate change and asking help from Australia

[@WattsUpDev]

M A The Australia government is is worst than the Chinese, they secretly hate blacks & aborigines so why would they care about Melanesia?

[@Edu-TainmentforEntrepreneurs]

@@WattsUpDev If ALL humans stopped farting (like the cows)...climate problem solved!!

[@Edu-TainmentforEntrepreneurs]

So to break it down for you technical folks.......Climate change = asshole change (Cos this planet is run by assholes.....FACTS)

[@OdinsDadd]

So beautiful when you see reporting actually work ,when you see bringing attention to a really messed up issue actually causes change. Good job everyone involved with this

[@ssgoblin]

Is there a follow up story? Has the developer paid to have the land restored?

[@markc1310]

So glad to hear the good news. I had only seen the 60 minutes version. Well done!

[@namasi7070]

One fearless real journalist! Vinaka, thank you.

[@johnmcculloch5736]

Don't be fooled by the show ponies at the UN They are all show and no go

[@4allages708]

Good for the commander in Chief of Fiji - you made the right choice - bula.......keep on keeping on

[@missedinfo4623]

Great investigative journalism with impactful results

[@theroamingaromie]

Well done! Such a positive outcome for the people of Fiji and the environment. Thank you for your dedication, work, and time to help earth 🌎

[@robsonez]

Look at the rest of the Pacific. Its time for the ANZAC to rise up. A war is about to begin in the Pacific ocean and we need to be there to help our neighbors Aussies and new zealanders

[@soniag4516]

Don't ask USA for help! We will not shed the blood of our sons and daughters for the world, we say screw them all. The world just takes and takes from the US and spits on us.

[@truckeemick2486]

Robs Semmler; australian diplomacy has strained the ANZAC treaty . Basically no longer exists. australia breaches the sentiment of treaty with NZ and America sees australia as unreliable and more an ally to china. so that wont go well.

[@digitalsoldier1787]

Wow! Amazing thank you for doing this, thank you. ❤️

[@tplondon]

And thank you for a great reporting.

[@joeking543]

Never back down fiji💪💪

[@aussielegacy2446]

the 2 australians deserve medals for the fight they put up

[@lightcrausda]

Great News. Well Done. Kick them out .

[@6ix2wo9ine6]

Looks like I have to go back to fiji and sort the Chinese out 🤜👊

[@evrydayamerican]

Im from America and we have pretty much destroyed most of our land i think this is awesome its amazing what a nice lady and a few good people can get done.

[@p.w2559]

4:02 Wow what a childish way of settling things. Especially from a company representative.

[@tanvirh199]

What an awesome ending! Really awesome work!

[@pushpanaresh3371]

It's extremely sad to see this happening to my beloved Fiji. Indians could never own land even though they worked and tilled the land. Indians moved the economy and now a foreign people are taking over. Making me want to cry. God bless Fiji.

[@theducksanctuary951]

📍 Wait no.. I just watched another about this, that was after this one. It’s all still the same, they don’t let them go past the red gate. They said it’s a waiting game now. More people need to be involved for actual change to happen. These awesome 3 surfers who first bought the land, have to pay out of there own pocket. When the Chinese have millions.. I just don’t understand how they have been getting away With It for so long!? They completely destroyed the reef, beach, mangrove trees, everything. This is so tragic & sad.. some powerful Official needs to take action, this should be a protected area. I hope they can get enough media coverage and make that awful company to put it back the way they found it... fingers crossed.. 🤞 🛶🏝🌅🌏🌊🌴🎍

[@ashneelchand571]

please save a beautiful Fiji don't let this Chinese people come and destroy it

[@patefutch6168]

amazing work cheers from North Carolina USA

[@ronaldbizlink1311]

Now thats a battle well won! Righteousness does prevail afterall.

[@anthonymaina2215]

Journalists can do a lot of good in society.👍🏾👍🏾

[@jhaievincentsavage9976]

staff only beyond this point ,,, thats a bit rich ,coming from them ,

[@Rumbro.]

I'm rooting for you two Aussie guys! And I hope you have the full Fijian Government's support behind you both. I don't understand why China businesses come to the south pacific islands and take over.. This needs to stop immediately. Fijian government please stand up and do something about this immediately. They're ruining your island and coral reefs.. Stop the China business from destroying your land!

[@epifanianonu3560]

Hahahaha is so funny that Fijian man said i got a lot of money

[@longwhitecloud1000]

I was thinking, here we go again, money corruption etc etc I was pleasantly suprised, one for the good guys!

[@gloriamaggs5453]

My God. This is terrible! The Fijian people need somebody to help them reclaim their own land! I, with my husband and our two children cruised throughout the Fijian Islands in the late l970s. This is not even recognizable. The beautiful reefs look completely dead. Perhaps the invaders need to be forcefully removed! They are destroying the natural beauty that was once Fiji. I am thankful that we were there when we were, and for the time that we spent with the local people. Why this? Very sad, indeed. G.

[@dragonfly8807]

Melanie, you deserve a medal!

[@guyverblack]

ur journo was excellent, not usual generic interviews. She came across as a real bull dog and hammered people, maybe its cos she looks so nice i dunno but it made an impression lol. As a fellow journalist ( be it a struggling and rarly published one haha) i know how hard it is to actually make a real diffrence and how it is even harder to get interviews with the major players in any story in your own country let alone in a foreign one. She obviously made a big impact on fijian political and financial movements which is so impressive.

[@briansingut5039]

Thank you very much for standing up for the peoples right. May God bless you 🙏

[@Jamie-gu5cx]

@journeyman a follow up? Seems this was just a show for reporters, development has continued?

[@marthaharris8722]

It's not different from Africa when our land was stolen these different countries and nationality move in and rob innocent people and take their land. It's horrendous and they need to fight back and government officials need to step up as well. Look at all the damage done to the ego system OMG 😡😡😡

[@inmeditatewetrust]

Glad to see someone comment this.

[@aspiring...]

This is why we need to understand history so that past events are not repeated. Governments re making poor choices and the locals suffer.

[@rogeliosexon2739]

It's happening right now in Northern Mariana Island known as Saipan

[@lowtide2059]

The enviroment. Will heal ,relax humans

[@tshep0mongale28]

U are a fool

[@tyroneshulace3203]

That Director of Freesoul, DICKson Peng can also be help personally responsible and financially liable for the carnage that was imposed under his Directorship. When this happens a few times, that people that promote & enable this egregious behaviour are held culpable. Then that will be fair warning what happens when you take up with the Chinese process. Kudos to you all. Proud of you all. From one raised in Australia.

[@Exiria]

Earth is doomed :(

[@Edu-TainmentforEntrepreneurs]

Beam me up hottie!!!

[@gloriamaggs5453]

Just an aside. Vancouver, B.C. is now referred by some, as Vanhongcouver. Anybody paying attention?

[@maknyakdinz9866]

Excellent story!!!! Good journalism. protect our environment be respect and behave. Gbu

[@rj-ch6jc]

bribes and money rule

[@lylaclark3977]

Absolutely delighted to hear the outcome by the Court and the Govt finally stopping this vicious attack on the environment by this Chinese vandal company. It shld never have been allowed go so far.

[@dalewoods7308]

Cut the fence down and get some local body gourds

[@drpk6514]

People should use their power, and that is the use of their numbers. People should go there and seat at any event that the construction resumes...

[@roshsha7674]

This is so sad one part of human population trying to save the nature and others destroying it. When will they realise the value of mother nature . How disrespectful is that Chinese guy?

[@pippastone6018]

SO COOL WELL DONE EVERYONE INVOLVED🇳🇿🇳🇿😎👍KIWI PIP🇳🇿😎👍🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@rdaffon23]

Great job at fighting for your rightful land!

[@christiancorbettvlogs4958]

Is there any update to this news report

[@vincentlee24]

this Fuji man sounds like the Chinese said “ this is my land ,this is my ocean so incan pollute and can do anything i want” very ignorant of them , if they dumb anything in their ocean ,it will end up to an ocean.

[@craigpierre2765]

that is a great ending if they comply with the orders but generally these companies will just disappear never to be seen again. Even if they did comply they will never get that reef back to where it was nor the white sandy beach. That location will just become an eyesore for the government to look after. I hope that Jonah and Nevin are able to recoup their legal fees for this as well or they set up a go fund me so the world can help out with this environmental atrocity. Thanks for posting and your support for this cause.

[@davidmannukraine]

The sad thing is that whatever the final outcome, it will be impossible to repair the damage to the reef and foreshore. This should have been stopped as soon as it started.

[@MatelitaQio]

Big Vinaka Vakalevu to you n your crew

[@kettch777]

Just saw a 60 Minutes Australia piece on this. They still haven't even begun restoring the land, and they're still harassing and attempting to block the local landowners from their land. They have totally ignored the court ruling and nothing has been done about it. If they tried this crap anywhere in U.S. territory, they'd have been federally indicted on criminal charges by now---and fined tens of thousands of dollars every DAY they didn't have the area back to its original condition.

[@richardgallagher61]

Good luck getting the Chinese to pay any restoration/restitution/damages. They will worm out of it.

[@clivehoskin7254]

Well,here we are 1st May 2020 and the Figi Government have stopped the developement on the island and made the developer rectify the damage that they did.But the question still to be answered is what was the EPA doing during all this?????

[@sydozmob77]

Thank you Melanie, for fighting for the Fijian Landowners. Chinese Business should be kicked out of Fiji.

[@mcallenbb]

China are raciat very evil nation

[@patriciamcnamara3970]

I'm so glad to see y'all speaking up bout this it's disgraceful the blatant disrespect!keep it up!!

[@ccemanes3609]

Congratulations!

[@jjcarson2846]

Any follow-up on this story??

[@56WagonWheel]

Don’t be surprised if some in Fiji make life difficult for those two Aussies and Johna. The Chinese never forget and are willing to get revenge even if it takes a lifetime

[@tw69hands2]

The problem is that the Fijians don't have an functioning army that can defend them against outside invaders and haven't had one in centuries. They really don't have a police force that will defend the people. The Chinese have deep pockets and military force. That's is the reason that they are able to muscle their way in to Fiji and elsewhere.

[@pervertt]

Not quite right. Fiji does have a very effective army and a fledging navy. They also have a police force, albeit one with a patchy record of law enforcement. What Fiji also has is a communal system of land ownership for native lands, and something called the Native Lands Trust Board. The latter was set up by the British before they packed up and left. The intention was to ensure that native Fijians would not end up dispossessed of their lands, as has happened in other British colonies. The system has worked so effectively that even non-Fijians who were born in the country have great difficulty buying native land or even acquiring leases to develop native land. Money can only get you so far unless you're prepared to break the law. Freesoul appears to be a bunch of clueless amateurs who haven't done their homework before trashing Malolo island.

[@tw69hands2]

@@pervertt All you have to do is reverse the scenario, and you'll see my point. You will never see a group of Fijians annexing Macao Island (in the Hong Kong archipelago) and being treated in a neutral fashion. Why? China has the muscle, money, and international support to stop it. Fiji does not. Period.

[@tw69hands2]

@Plasma Matter Bottom line is this, when you have power and wealth, you cannot be bought nor muscled. China doesn't bribe nations in which they sell the majority of their goods because they can't. They don't muscle in on nations that have nukes and/or a world-class armed force. Why? They can't afford war.

[@korro5870]

Perhaps if they could specify what tyoe of land tenure are they dealing with. So far as we know, Fiji has; I. Freehold Land 2. Native Lease 3. Crown Lease However, if this is a freehold land, then the issue of Native Land Trust Board now known as the I Taukei Land Trusts Board is irrelevant.

[@tw69hands2]

Thing is that the Caribbean has always been unofficially (and officially according to the Monroe Doctirne) U.S. territory. Then there's the matter of distance too. Finally, the Bahamas doesn't really need Chinese money that badly.@Plasma Matter

[@ironfistarrival]

You should bring the Corrupted Fiji government to international courts as well .

[@drc4320]

But only to be replaced by an incorruptible person? That would be great.

[@cookie_playz1233]

I agree

[@cookie_playz1233]

I'm a Fijian and I have lived in Fiji my whole life...I don't like the way our government is acting...

[@blatabe]

Are you guys not realising what is going on?

[@soniag4516]

@@cookie_playz1233 That's what you get for doing what your people did to AD Patel and than Choudhary, both were for Fiji now take a taste of the Chinese imperialism

[@Hawaiian_Ranger]

Good journalism, great Aussies, and outstanding official-lying by the Fijian government. Don’t ever stop fighting for what you believe in. Excellent story.

[@bobmurdoch4719]

Um, New Zealand journalism

[@MrMannyhw]

Hope everything is well in Fiji. Dont sell out. Arrest the developers.

[@dashcamera_daily]

This happens when you have greedy polititians

[@jhaievincentsavage9976]

god ,,unbelievable,,, everything i want to say would be censored,,im furious ,

[@henrynaty5731]

Corrupt goverment is to blame.

[@terriesmith8219]

Finally some who gets it. If the corrupt Fijian government didn't allow this, the Chinese wouldn't be able to do jack sh!t in Fiji. That's the bottom line.

[@kosakata8632]

blame who vote them XD

[@karenrogers4252]

@@OpiumBride so true Vivian. What country u from?

[@buggsy5]

@@terriesmith8219 What can the Fiji government do? They don't have a decent sized military that could go in and enforce the high court's edict. I bet the developer could hire enough local thugs to make the local police toothless.

[@ΦΡΑΝΣΟΥΑΖΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΙΔΟΥ]

Seeing this simple Chinese employee's reaction, you can see how evil mind they have!!!

[@soniag4516]

They all are well trained thugs but what were the Fijians thinking? They oppress Indians who are born there yet they sell out to CHINESE?

[@allentolbert5218]

If anyone in the US Military high up at the Pentagon level watches this video someone should be paying real close attention to what China is trying to do get a foothold in Fiji is to get strategic position in the Pacific since Taiwan is a problem right now to just claim so go around it do it the easy way take small Pacific Islands and they still get a foothold in the Pacific wake up US military and staff

[@vitatang904]

LOL The freaking local people should put their native land and people first instead of enriching themselves (politicians) and screw the rest. What happened when the rest getting tired of the corrupt government? They will burn it down coz they have nothing to lose. We the local people should take care our own before asking for help.

[@robsonez]

The US government has followed it for years Allen. Do you forget the Russians moving their ships. No government truly wants war except maybe China, so the US has quietly watched the ccp scourge creep across the Pacific. An economic war has been going on for the last 2 decades. Previous US administrations, not all, allowed it to happen. By the time Trump got into power the ccp already had a war footing and could declare war at anytime. The EU and other western countries have allowed this to happen as they silently bought strategic positions and bought sympathisers all over the Pacific. With the impending expectation of compensation to every country affected by Covid 19, tensions will rise and its likely the ccp will mobilise navy to block trade routes between Aus/Nz and trade partners other than China. Cut off those, already threatening Taiwan, tensions high with Japan and Trump in Murica is a complete wild card. I foresee conbat war within 2 years.

[@ravindraverma7735]

I have seen this specific case in 60 mins Australia i am really pissed with these Chinese as an Indian we always hated Chinese and Pakistanis one is the biggest liar and one is a Terrioristan.

[@bobsmith4722]

Psypher luix Chinese gov. Is trying to take over Asia one step at a time, then to the west. I know neighboring countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, etc. are having the same issue. China is coming in to buy out land. That’s why the neighboring countries disdain China with a burning passion.

[@bobsmith4722]

Psypher luix not to mention China would claim more of the coastal area then they are allowed to. Essentially give them a mile, they will take 10 miles.

[@WaleAkinsefunmi-ci9pl]

WOW... A happy ending! Now if Only the "Slow" Africans would follow suit!!

[@cinnamonstar808]

Thieves don't like other thieves. it not a happy ending. when she go home SHE TOO is on stolen land; where is her documentary on that? English + Chinese =are both foreign languages; not native to that region. I dont hear her complaining she cant communicate; where is the dust up about Fijians being pushed into White Jesus mentality? The Australia great barrier reef is dead. (RIP) The Great Barrier Reef first began to grow about 18 million years ago; They destroy things that they never put down..... as well THE CHINESE SEND THEIR STUDENTS TO ELITE WHITE SCHOOLS to learn this mentality, all the chinese are = is a more proficient white man. They have some nerve to complain now. Irony is always a struggle for them, I dont know WHY? they must have no mirrors in their world

[@jintyc9133]

This really makes me sick, never been to your part of the but it looks beautiful,I’m from Scotland, good luck you guys xxxxxxxx

[@immanuelzkeivom1454]

Melanie Reid,you and your crew did a great job....wishing you tons of good luck.

[@LightHaus3056]

Its very important for any Fijian around the world to see this video. Chinese does not care.

[@mrateam6042]

Fijian from Canada and you have my support

[@crappo8459]

I'm from the us Virgin Islands I'm not Fijian but I'm on your side your Islands are so beautiful ! Please keep it that way and God bless your people

[@raceva1982]

They eat dogs... of course they don't care

[@Edu-TainmentforEntrepreneurs]

@Fijian Reviews rate it 10 or lower Like I said in another comment. Native Fijians are rolling in there new found wealth from the Chinese. You damn lucky son!!

[@lhepcerezo664]

@dominic k naydamo ka!

[@titus679productions8]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MELANIE IM REALLY PROUD AND HAPPY OF YOUR WORK TO SAVE OUR ISLAND. THANKS NZ AND ALL THE PEOPLE INVOLVED

[@scootergrant8683]

That's just one of the many battles left.

[@korro5870]

Great Journalism Job. How did you shoot this documentary without even getting caught in the first place. Many locals tried to do a shooting like this but they are either chased away by govt reps for some reasons only known to the people on top using Man in Suits or Man in Uniform as a "blanket" to cover whats really happening in my country. You may need to do another documentary on those land that were once Native but A Freehold Title has been created yet again on the same plot of land. In short, one Plot carries two title i.e freehold & Native Lease. Just to give you an idea of how Indigenous Land Gets Robbed through the assistance of some people sitting on Top. I SALUTE YOU ON YOUR COURAGE TO FILM ONE OF THE MOST SENSITIVE TOPIC IN MY COUNTRY. GOD BLESS YOU.