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Fijian politician and 2000 coup leader
George Speight (/speɪt/; born 1957), also known by his pseudonym Ilikimi Naitini, is a Fijian businessman and politician who was the leader of the 2000
George_Speight
Coup that overthrew Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry
government was finally restored by the 2001 Fijian general election. George Speight, the leader of the coup, was convicted of treason and sentenced to death
2000_Fijian_coup_d'état
Name list
publisher George Speight (born 1957), also known as Ilikimi Naitini, Fijian politician and principal instigator of the 2000 coup Henry Speight (born 1988)
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1997–2009 supreme law of Fiji
was also suspended for a period following the 2000 coup d'état led by George Speight. The Constitution of the Republic of the Fiji Islands dates from 1997
1997_Constitution_of_Fiji
President of Fiji since 2024
32 per cent. Lalabalavu was appointed Minister for Fijian Affairs by George Speight during the 2000 Fijian coup d'état. By the time the 2001 election was
Naiqama_Lalabalavu
Mutinies occurring during a civilian coup d'état
instigated by George Speight was in progress, and the second four months after it had ended. On 7 July 2000, rebel soldiers supporting George Speight overran
2000_Fijian_mutinies
Fijian politician (born 1942)
Cabinet were taken hostage in the Fiji coup of 2000 by coup leader George Speight. Unable to exercise his duties, he and his ministers were sacked by
Mahendra_Chaudhry
English television writer (1920–1998)
Johnny Speight (2 June 1920 – 5 July 1998) was an English television scriptwriter of many classic British sitcoms. Speight emerged in the mid-1950s, writing
Johnny_Speight
Fiji Indian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
John_Ali
Rugby player
Tikoinasau. George Speight, leader of the 2000 Fiji coup, is his uncle. He is the elder brother of Wallabies winger Henry Speight. Speight was more lightly
Sam_Speight
Country in Oceania
re-admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations. In 2000, a coup was instigated by George Speight, which effectively toppled the government of Mahendra Chaudhry, who
Fiji
Fijian former prime minister and president
crisis came on 19 May 2000, with the Fiji coup of 2000. Gunmen led by George Speight forced their way into Parliament and kidnapped the Prime Minister, Mahendra
Kamisese_Mara
Fijian online newspaper and business and cultural directory
prominence in May 2000 during the nationalist coup orchestrated by George Speight. While communication links with the outside world were cut off by the
Fiji_Live
National legislature of the Republic of Fiji
The second interruption occurred when a coup in 2000 attempted by George Speight rendered the parliamentary system unworkable and resulted in Parliament's
Parliament_of_Fiji
American actor
Richard Speight Jr. is an American actor and director who is known for a variety of roles including Jericho, The Agency, both CBS TV series, and the HBO
Richard_Speight_Jr.
Prime Minister. The year 2000 brought along another coup, instigated by George Speight, which effectively toppled the government of Mahendra Chaudhry, who
History_of_Fiji
2026 English local government election
Waterworth 1,226 43.5 N/A Labour Aidan Williams* 618 21.9 −39.6 Green George Speight 412 14.6 +3.6 Conservative Itsvan Toth 314 11.1 −9.6 Liberal Democrats
2026 Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council election
2026_Trafford_Metropolitan_Borough_Council_election
Tikoinasau is the son of former Cabinet Minister Sam Speight and the older brother of George Speight, who led a rebellion which toppled the Indo-Fijian-led
Samisoni_Tikoinasau
New Zealand journalist
Fijian coups d'état, securing the first international interview with George Speight. He was approached to stand for the Labour Party at the 1992 Wellington
Barry_Soper
Australia international rugby union player
Henry Vao'ofu Speight (born 24 March 1988) is a Fiji-born Australian professional rugby union player. Played for Biarritz 2020 Biarritz. Speight was previously
Henry_Speight
Supreme law of Fiji
organised a counter-coup to neutralise a civilian coup d'état led by George Speight, and subsequently formed an Interim Military Government. In March 2001
Constitution_of_Fiji
Fijian academic leader and civil service administrator
university staff having supported Rajesh Chandra for the post. In 2000, George Speight, who led a civilian insurrection against the elected government of Prime
Savenaca_Siwatibau
September – Coup leader George Speight is released from prison after obtaining a pardon from President Wiliame Katonivere. Speight was imprisoned in 2002
2024_in_Fiji
Fijian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Lekh_Ram_Vayeshnoi
reunification. Aleksei Dressen Herman Simm Vladimir Veitman[citation needed] George Speight, for plotting the Fiji coup of 2000. Death sentence commuted to life
List of people convicted of treason
List_of_people_convicted_of_treason
Fijians of South Asian descent
the then head of the Methodist Church, Reverend Tomasi Kanilagi, to George Speight, the leader of the 19 May 2000 armed takeover of Parliament, Reverend
Indo-Fijians
Restorative justice body in Fiji
tortured to death by loyalists in the aftermath. While coup figurehead George Speight and other coup leaders were prosecuted for treason and imprisoned, others
Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Fiji_Truth_and_Reconciliation_Commission
Fijian lawyer and university administrator
reinstated the 1997 Constitution following the coup d'état of 2000 led by George Speight. She served in 2004-05 as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Use
Shaista_Shameem
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Shiu_Sharan_Sharma
electorate, were won by the Conservative Alliance, one of whom was George Speight who had led the putsch against the lawful government the year before
2001_Fijian_general_election
Fijian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Nareish_Kumar
Head of the state of Fiji
the first president of the republic. A civilian putsch instigated by George Speight led to another constitutional upheaval in 2000. President Ratu Sir Kamisese
President_of_Fiji
Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry was held hostage by a group headed by George Speight. They demanded a segregated state exclusively for the native Fijians
Hinduism_in_Fiji
Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy
Arunta had sailed from port. During an interview from prison in 2015, George Speight, who led the coup, was quoted as saying: "Those dopey sailors nearly
HMAS_Arunta_(FFH_151)
Ligamamada" in his earlier days as a rugby player. Another notable example is George Speight, the instigator of a coup d'état in 2000, who contested the subsequent
Fijian_name
by Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, its key figures included insurrectionist George Speight. The party merged into the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua in March
List of political parties in Fiji
List_of_political_parties_in_Fiji
Prime Minister of Fiji (1992–1999; since 2022)
Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry, on 19 May 2000. Claiming that the coup leader George Speight – who was then in custody and was later convicted of treason – was only
Sitiveni_Rabuka
English actor and comedian
George Frederick Speight (19 June 1940 – 16 May 2013), known professionally as Paul Shane, was a British actor and comedian. He was known for his television
Paul_Shane
Indo-Fijian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Ragho_Nand
Proposed Fijian government body
the common Fijian people," Sivo said. "All those heroes in jail from George Speight down have had their hopes of freedom dashed because of this," he protested
Reconciliation, Tolerance, and Unity Bill
Reconciliation,_Tolerance,_and_Unity_Bill
International football competition
Fiji at the latter Cup due to civil unrest in Fiji following a coup by George Speight, who overthrew Fiji's democratically elected government. Source: (C)
2000_Melanesia_Cup
Fijian politician
of George Speight on 20 May 2000, during the 2000 Fijian coup d'état. He had been present in the Parliamentary complex, while gunmen led by Speight had
Antonio_Tanaburenisau
Prime Minister of Fiji from 2007 to 2022
2023. "REBEL LEADER GEORGE SPEIGHT ARRESTED". Fiji Crisis. 27 July 2000. Archived from the original on 24 February 2003. "Fiji: Speight reported arrested"
Frank_Bainimarama
Fiji Labour Party Fijian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Gaffar_Ahmed
candidate for the Conservative Alliance (CAMV). During the trial of George Speight for treason, pressure grew for others involved in the coup to face justice
Rakuita_Vakalalabure
of the Muanikau Accord between the Fijian military and coup leader George Speight and his group in July 2000, which ended the 58-day parliament hostage
Qaranivalu
Military unit
the Parliament of Fiji complex led by failed business entrepreneur George Speight and Ilisoni Ligairi. Reports have been said that the decision by Frank
Counter Revolutionary Warfare Unit
Counter_Revolutionary_Warfare_Unit
History of Fiji, Summary
of Indian descent. 2000 19 May – civilian coup d'état instigated by George Speight effectively topples the Chaudhry government. 29 May – Commodore Frank
Timeline_of_Fijian_history
Province of Fiji
Cakobau Jr., politician and son of George Cakobau Ratu Jope Seniloli, vice-president of Fiji until 2004 George Speight, politician who headed the 2000 coup
Tailevu_Province
Political party in Fiji
belong. Ratu Josefa Dimuri was appointed General Secretary of the party. George Speight, who led the civilian coup d'état against the elected government of
Conservative Alliance-Matanitu Vanua
Conservative_Alliance-Matanitu_Vanua
Fijian military officer and politician (1951–2023)
down amid accusations that he (Rabuka) may have been involved in the George Speight-led ethno-nationalist coup that deposed Fiji's elected government in
Epeli_Ganilau
Village in Viti Levu, Fiji
for sale. During the Fiji coup of 2000, supporters of insurrectionist George Speight stormed the local police station, taking 30 hostages. Near Korovou lies
Korovou
Australian barrister, law professor, photographer and author
a trial arising out of the infamous 2000 Fijian coup d'état led by George Speight. In 2004, he prosecuted then vice-president Jope Seniloli for falsely
Mark_Tedeschi
Fijian politician (died 2021)
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Hikmat_Singh_Verma
New Zealand journalist
South Pacific journalism school where his students covered the 2000 George Speight coup d'état in Fiji. According to the NZ Listener, an assistant minister
David_Robie
Fijian chief and politician
Chaudhry government was deposed on 19 May 2000 in a coup organized by George Speight. After the coup had been put down, she refused to support the possible
Kuini_Speed
Coup that overthrew civilian government and made Bainimarama acting Prime Minister
hardline Fijian ethnic nationalists led by George Speight took Chaudhry hostage and attempted to install Speight as interim prime minister. In the chaos
2006_Fijian_coup_d'état
Commonwealth with immediate effect, due to the 2000 Fijian coup d'etat by George Speight. 2001 28 September The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting that
Timeline of the Commonwealth of Nations
Timeline_of_the_Commonwealth_of_Nations
Fijian Red Cross director
joined the Red Cross in 1994 and played a key mediation role after George Speight seized parliament on 19 May 2000 and took Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry
John_Maurice_Scott
it was led by civilian George Speight, apparently with military support. Commodore Frank Bainimarama, who was opposed to Speight, then took over and appointed
History_of_Oceania
Fijian military officer, intelligence officer and politician
civilian coup, led by George Speight, which overthrew Chaudhry in 2000. Mua was described during the coup as "one of George Speight's inner sanctum". He
Metuisela_Mua
Christian university in Berrien Springs, Michigan, US
Rhoads Ángel Manuel Rodríguez Bill Shadel John Luis Shaw Philip T. Sica George Speight Edwin R. Thiele Alden Thompson Merlin Tuttle Juan Carlos Viera Ellet
Andrews_University
it was led by civilian George Speight, apparently with military support. Commodore Frank Bainimarama, who was opposed to Speight, then took over and appointed
Military_history_of_Oceania
Chess engine
the sanctions were severely questioned by (e.g.) Miguel A. Ballicora, George Speight and Søren Riis. Their opposition did make an impression on us, because
Rybka
English local authority
1984–85 Colin C. Walker, JP Labour 1985–86 Mary Walsh Labour 1986–87 George Speight, JP Labour 1987–88 John Greaves Holt Conservative 1988–89 Colin Watson
Kirklees_Council
Fijian political leader
with many of her colleagues and held as a hostage by gunmen led by George Speight, during the 2000 Fijian coup d'état. Bain is known for her outspoken
Atu_Emberson_Bain
Fiji Indian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Amjad_Ali_(Fijian_politician)
Day school (secondary education) school in Vuya Road, Nasese Suva, Fiji
Nazhat Shameem, High Court judge and Permanent Representative to the UN George Speight 2000 Coup leader Sree Sreenivasan, journalism professor and chief digital
Suva_Grammar_School
Fijian lawyer, diplomat, politician, and former First Lady of Fiji
Koila's cabinet career was brought to a sudden end on 19 May 2000, when George Speight, an extreme Fijian nationalist who objected to the presence of Indo-Fijians
Koila_Nailatikau
Fijian academic and politician (1942–2024)
coup d'état in which most members of the government were kidnapped by George Speight, Baba's courage as one of the hostages earned him considerable public
Tupeni_Baba
2001 Court of Appeal of Fiji judgment
failed businessman George Speight stormed the Fijian Parliament and took Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry and his government hostage. Speight claimed to have
Republic of Fiji Islands v Prasad
Republic_of_Fiji_Islands_v_Prasad
source close to the government told the Australian Associated Press that George Speight, the chief instigator of the 2000 coup, currently serving life-sentence
Fiji_Week,_2004
Minister Mahendra Chaudhry was held hostage by a guerilla group, headed by George Speight. They were demanding a segregated state exclusively for the native Fijians
Persecution_of_Hindus
Fijian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Mohammed_Latif_Subedar
President of Fiji from 2000 to 2009
Chaudhry's government was overthrown by Fijian nationalists led by George Speight in the Fiji coup of 2000. He was sworn in as President on 13 July 2000
Josefa_Iloilo
Aboriginal Resistance - Ethnic (Aboriginal) Nationalism, decolonisation George Speight and other participants in the 2000 Fijian coup d'état New Zealand First
List of nationalist organizations
List_of_nationalist_organizations
Fijian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Muthu_Swamy
Fijian politician (1946–2020)
He was the only minister not present in the Parliament building when George Speight stormed the complex on 19 May 2000, taking Chaudhry and other government
Tevita_Momoedonu
Highest judicial officer of Fiji
Frank Bainimarama to neutralize a civilian coup d'état instigated by George Speight. The then-chief justice, Sir Timoci Tuivaga, recognized the Interim
Chief_Justice_of_Fiji
Fijian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Pradhuman_Raniga
Fourth constitution of Fiji that came into effect in 2013
colonies". The Economist. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017. "George Speight". Time Magazine. 25 December 2000. "The 2006 Military Takeover in Fiji:
2013_Constitution_of_Fiji
Fijian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Anup_Kumar_(politician)
Fijian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Krishna_Chand_Sharma
Fijian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Deo_Narain
Fijian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Vinod_Maharaj
Green Zone". Al Jazeera. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022. Wright, George (8 January 2023). "Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazilian Congress". BBC News
List of attacks on legislatures
List_of_attacks_on_legislatures
Fijian nationalist
interview with the Fiji Sun in September 2005, Navakasuasua claimed that George Speight was just a frontman for the coup. He had been co-opted by the organizers
Maciu_Navakasuasua
Island in Fiji
8 February 2025. In 2000, a prison was opened on Nukulau, to house George Speight and other perpetrators of the 2000 coup that deposed Prime Minister
Nukulau
Fijian politician (1954–2008)
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Anand_Babla
FAP was a part was deposed in the Fiji coup of 2000, instigated by George Speight. An election to restore democracy was held in 2001, but by this time
Fijian_Association_Party
Fijian judge
extent of drafting decrees and giving legal advice to coup frontman George Speight. Fiji Law Society President Devanesh Sharma condemned Fatiaki's suspension
Daniel_Fatiaki
Fijian politician (1959–2020)
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Giyannedra_Prasad
Public holiday in Fiji
Ratu Sukuna Day in 2000 was marred by the insurrection instigated by George Speight on 19 May 2000, which led to the dismissal of the elected government
Ratu_Sir_Lala_Sukuna_Day
Fijian political party
19 May 2000, Chaudhry's government was overthrown in a putsch led by George Speight, a businessman whom the Labour government had fired from management
Fiji_Labour_Party
of Representatives 1994 - 1999 The Speight Family (father-sons) Sam Speight - Cabinet Minister (1990s) George Speight - coup leader Samisoni Tikoinasau
List of political families in Fiji
List_of_political_families_in_Fiji
Apisalome Tudreu. "The military will dish out the same fate we dealt George Speight and his group to anyone whom we think deserves this treatment," Bainimarama
Military opposition to the Reconciliation, Tolerance, and Unity Bill
Military_opposition_to_the_Reconciliation,_Tolerance,_and_Unity_Bill
Former electoral constituency in Fiji
Candidate Political party Votes (primary) % Votes (final) % George Speight [1] Conservative Alliance (CAMV) 3,232 47.59 3,489 51.38 Simione Naiduki Soqosoqo
Tailevu North (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji)
Tailevu_North_(Fijian_Communal_Constituency,_Fiji)
Fijian politician
People's Coalition Government, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, taken hostage by George Speight and his band of rebel Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers
Ami_Chand
Fijian politician (died 2008)
chairman of the Fiji Pine Limited Board during its tumultuous years after George Speight was removed as chairman by the then Minister for Agriculture, Poseci
Apisai_Naevo
when Ratu Jope Seniloli (an accomplice of the coup's chief instigator, George Speight) was administered the Presidential oath of office by someone other than
1997 Constitution of Fiji: Chapter 7
1997_Constitution_of_Fiji:_Chapter_7
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