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The Minister for Lands and prominent lawyer, Filimoni Vosarogo has told Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum that what he in fact is assaulting is the mandate of the majority to choose their government. While reacting to a lengthy
Fiji Airways men’s 7s coach Ben Gollings says they will have to be guarded with Argentina when they face off in the second quarter final of the Hamilton 7s tomorrow. He says kick off will be a big area and they
The Fiji Airways men’s national 7s team will take on Argentina in the second quarter final of the Hamilton 7s after beating Samoa 22-12 in their final pool match. Captain Waisea Nacuqu scored two unconverted trie
The Fiji Airways men’s national 7s team booked their second win of the Hamilton 7s tournament after beating Kenya 21-7. Fiji scored the only points in the first half with a converted try to Filipe Sauturaga for a
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has assured teachers that their log of claims will be addressed in the next cabinet meeting while Fiji Teachers Union President Muniappa Gounder says the teachers are now happy that they c
The review of the draconian Media Industry Development Act has been raised by Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga while speaking at the Fiji Law Society Convention today. While delivering his k
A heavy rain warning remains in place for Yasawa and Mamanuca Group, Western and Northern Viti Levu [Lomawai, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki, interior of Ba and interior of Ra], Bua and Macuata province, Vatulele
Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is back in the country. This has been confirmed by Police. Chief of Intelligence and Investigations Assistant Commissioner of Police Surend Sami says officers in the
Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem has been suspended. Attorney General, Siromi Turaga confirms Saneem was suspended by President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere on the advice of the Constitutional Offices Commissi
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says it would be very difficult at this time to amend the Constitution. Rabuka says amending the Constitution will demand 75 percent of support in parliament and 75 percent of registe
A heavy rain warning remains in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca group, western and northern Viti Levu including Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki, interior Ba and interior Ra, Bua and Macuata Province, Vatulele, Kada
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has given time to former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama to stay at the official PM’s residence until he is ready to vacate the house in Muanikau. Permanent Secretary at the Pri
The civil servants’ retirement age has been increased to 60 years and the contract based appointments of civil servants has been removed to allow for permanent contracts for the government workers. Prime Minister
The Constitutional Offices Commission meeting is currently underway at Suvavou House. Prime Minister and Chair of the Commission, Sitiveni Rabuka and Leader of the Opposition, Voreqe Bainimarama are both in attend
Valelevu Police are investigating a case of infanticide following the discovery of the body of a newborn baby girl at Veiraisi Settlement yesterday. Police say a 42-year-old woman found the body while returning fro
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says he has assured the Commander of the RFMF, Major General Jone Kalouniwai that all the government’s actions have been guided by the law. While speaking in a press con
Army Commander, Major General Jone Kalouniwai stresses that the Republic of Fiji Military Forces will continue to stand for democracy, the rule of law and honour the government. In an exclusive interview with fijiv
Army Commander, Major General Jone Kalouniwai says the Republic of Fiji Military Forces is raising its concerns with regards to the sweeping changes of the current government to establish a firm transition of power and
Cabinet met with the CEO of the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service, Doctor Hasmukh Lal and Permanent Secretary for Education, Doctor Anjeela Jokhan today. Doctor Lal and Doctor Jokhan arrived at the Prime Min
A 2-year-old child died in Lautoka last night after a tragic road accident. Chief Operations Officer Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Livai Driu says the child was allegedly hit by a vehicle driven by a 32-y
