Fiji - talk of a Military coup premature ... so far.

The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has published advice against all but essential travel to Suva. They report tensions in the relationship between the Government of Fiji and the Republic of Fiji Military Forces. The Fiji Military Commander Cmdr Bainimarama (see pic) has issued an ultimatum demanding that the Government resign during November. On 1 November, the Prime Minister made it clear he would not resign. The Fiji Military Commander has been out of the country (reveiwing peace keeping troops in Egypt) and arrived back earlier today . Military vehicles carrying at least 20 soldiers collected the commander off his flight from Los Angeles at Nadi's international airport and escorted him back to Suva. The FCO say the security situation in Suva could therefore deteriorate at short notice.

1. Visitors should also exercise caution if travelling to the rest of Fiji, particularly in urban areas avoiding all military or political rallies and large gatherings of people.

2. There are reports that the Fiji Military Commander has issued an ultimatum demanding that the Government resigns during November. On 31 October, the Government of Fiji failed to remove the Fiji Military Commander from his post and all military personnel have been called up to report to bases. On 1 November, the Prime Minister made it clear he would not resign.

3, Although the security situation in Fiji is currently calm, it could deteriorate with little notice.

Further on the Foreign Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk) or Tel : 0845 850 2829. BBC Online report

Australia has two warships bound for waters near Fiji in case Australian citizens need to be evacuated.