New Government on hold in Fiji

11:50 AM

The swearing-in of Fiji's new Government has been delayed.

Acting Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase says today's ceremony has been postponed because the President is ill.

Earlier today coup leader George Speight said he had told President Ratu Josefa Iloilo to reconsider the make-up of the cabinet.

He wants more of his supporters included.

Ratu Iloilo was sworn in as President yesterday, as demanded by Speight in return for the release of hostages held by Speight and his supporters for 55 days.