Island leaders want suspension reconsidered

Two members of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum have indicated that they want the regional body to reconsider its suspension of Fiji.

The ABC reports that Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Dr. Derek Sikua has disclosed he asked the Forum to put the ultimatum on hold to allow leaders to consider what has happened since their decision was made in January.

He said new developments in Fiji did not form the body of information that was available to the forum Leaders at their Port Moresby deliberations.

Government sources in Tuvalu have told the ABC its support of the deadline has proved unpopular there and the government is keen to see the forum soften its stance on Fiji.