Yet another Fiji coup on its way?

Tension remains high in Fiji after the Government's unsuccessful attempt to get rid of the military commander while he is out of the country. Fijian Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and its President Ratu Josefa Iloilo, yesterday tried and failed to remove their outspoken military commander, Commodore Frank Bainimarama. Army spokesman Major Neumi Leweni says the military remains loyal to Commodore Bainimarama, who is overseas inspecting Fijian peacekeeping troops and is due home by the end of the week. "They actually nominated someone to take over but that someone declined and now everything is back to normal," he said.