The commander has said there will be no military solution to release the hostages. I don't agree.

The chiefs are in support of the president, and they do not approve of what (George) Speight has done.

The chiefs are in support of the president, and they do not approve of what Speight has done, although there is sympathy for the views expressed by his followers.

The Council of Chiefs agrees that a council of advisers be appointed in accordance with His Excellency the President ....

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets it.

Mr. Speight undermined the democratic process. The government has been incapacitated, illegally.

There is a possibility, but I think at the moment I don't know if His Excellency the president will pick any of (Speight's) group.