USA IN THE PACIFIC!

On Pacific Radio News today, the deposed Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said that a strong US presence in the Pacific would bring about more stability to countries in the Pacific. He believed that these countries would benefit politically and economically from US presence.

He went on to say that the region had been largely left to Australia and New Zealand to deal with and that the return of the US to the Pacific would be most welcome.

Indeed, the US needs to step up it's presence in our region. For too long, our nearest and dearest neighbours have had to deal with the sticky issues in the Pacific area. It's time that the big boys stepped in.

The USA must have a stronger presence here, especially so in a time when the nation of Fiji can be seen to be a major cause of instability in the region with their moves to look to Communist & Islamist nations for help. This would not augur well for the US who is the major player in the fight against terrorism.

Fiji making connections with China,Venezuela, Cuba & the United Arab Emirates which is a couple of hours away from major global terrorist hotspots such a Iraq & Iran, could be used by these nations as a hub of their activities and as a strategic gateway to other parts of the Pacific region.

The IIG is currently looking to China to farm our land. It is looking to United Arab Emirates for investors, buyers and tourists. And with these opportunities, no matter how bright the prospects, we must consider the overall effect it will have in the long term. We must count the cost now. The negatives will pour in just as much as the positives. We must consider the spiritual aspect as well.

With Australia, New Zealand & the USA, we have a great CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE. Missionaries, missionary teams, aid to churches, Christian television, Christian radio has flooded Fiji with blessing in whatever way, shape or form.

With our alignment with nations who are anti christian in essence, we have the threat of the drug cartel & communism with China & Venezuela and the terrorist/Islamist connection with UAE. Although moderate and western in outlook, the Emirates still holds tenanciously to their barbaric, ruthless & bloody Shariah Laws.

We urge the USA to immediately come into the Pacific, Fiji especially, and make it's presence known in a greater way than what is currently happening.

China is pouring large sums of money into the nations infrastructure. What development has the USA done for us ? It can be said that "the one who pours the most money in has the most say ".

We would urge the USA to do likewise and come quickly to the side of the Pacific nations before we are resigned to the fate " It's too late!"