I thought they know that I was the Commander in Chief, not that I know that I am the Commander in Chief, and they should behave; know how to behave to the Commander in Chief. Kamisese Mara behavechiefcommander Change image and share on social
I was the deputy Chairman of the Democratic Union of the Pacific, and we started at 8 I think and I was called to the telephone and to be told there's a coup, the government has been overthrown - it was round about 9, 10 when the Parliament sat they had done then. Kamisese Mara callchairmancoup share on social
He said there is 80 of us, ready to come down and the next thing I knew is that Jo Brown dashed in and said your family has already moved and you have to move, the boat is ready to take you out. I didn't have time to ask, even ask a question. Kamisese Mara boatbrowndash share on social
Whom am I going to trust if I have to back again. Kamisese Mara backtrust Change image and share on social
It is from the traditional family that we absorb those universal ideals and principles which are the teaching of Jesus, the bedrock of our religious faith. We are taught the difference between right and wrong, and about the law, just punishment and discipline. Kamisese Mara absorbbedrockdifference share on social
The family teaches us about the importance of knowledge, education, hard work and effort. It teaches us about enjoying ourselves, having fun, keeping fit and healthy. Kamisese Mara educationeffortenjoy Change image and share on social
And I said, yes, if you think that I avoid bloodshed by standing aside, then I will stand aside. Kamisese Mara avoidbloodshedstand Change image and share on social
Fiji had experienced the ordeal of two military coups. Kamisese Mara coupexperiencefiji Change image and share on social
How could I stand by and watch my house on fire? Kamisese Mara firehousestand Change image and share on social
The first money I have been offered was as District Officer Ba. Kamisese Mara districtmoneyoffer Change image and share on social
