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Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum stressed that the Registration of Political Parties Decree applies to everybody equally. Sayed-Khaiyum said when the Prime Minister forms his political party, that party will be bou
The Public Accounts Committee said it has now been assured by the Fiji Pharmaceutical Services Centre that the overstocking and understocking of different types of medication will be a thing of the past. The 2009 Perfor
A major fire which destroyed the MH Supermarket in Main Street, Nadi Town, early this morning could have been disastrous for Nadi town. National Fire Authority CEO John O’Connor said they were called at about 1.30
The Digicel Fiji 7s team continued their dismal performance at the Scotland 7s after losing to USA 22-7 in the Plate semifinal early this morning. Fiji was starved of possession as USA ran in four tries to claim their b
Digicel Fiji 7s captain, Setefano Cakau said new players in the team have been exposed in tournaments with great atmosphere. Cakau said this is the reason they played well from their first pool match of the Scotland
An eight-month-old baby died on Thursday after receiving severe burns in Kalekana, Lami. Police confirm a kettle which was full with hot water fell on the baby. The baby was rushed to the CWM hospital however he
The National Federation said while they welcome the registration of their party in the Political Parties Registration decree, they believe NFP was long overdue as the Party had fully complied with the provisions of the
The Citizens Constitutional Forum and its CEO, Reverend Akuila Yabaki has been found guilty of contempt of court by Justice William Calanchini. The case was taken to court by Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum aft
The new Social Democratic Liberal Party said it is ready to reveal its assets and liabilities however it is calling on the government to reveal the full Auditor General’s reports from late 2006 to date. SODELP
The National Federation Party, the Fiji Labour Party and the Social Democratic Liberal Party or SODELPA have been registered under the Political Parties Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures Decree. Registrar
Indications of the lack of transparency in the procurement process in some government entities have been revealed to the Public Accounts Committee by the Auditor General. The Accounts Committee has analyzed the 2009
28 Bus companies who have raised concern on the Electronic Ticketing System in a petition are awaiting a response from Government. Tebara Bus Company CEO Arvind Maharaj said they have been told that the petit
Some bus companies have been given time to get the e-ticketing system implemented and have been told their buses will be grounded if they do not comply. Land Transport Authority Spokesperson Iliesa Sokia said the
As work begins on analyzing the public submissions on the draft constitution, Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said they understand that some members of the public want further elaborations to certain sections. Saye
About 14 youths from the Fiji Youth for Democracy have presented their petition containing 165 signatures to the Prime Minister's office. Spokesperson, Mereoni Chung said they want the Yash Ghai Commission draft con
Radical reforms have been announced today in the ports sector with an internationally known publicly listed Sri Lankan company, Aitkens Spence Maritime taking up 51 percent of the shares in Fiji Ports Terminal Limited
A lot has been said about the European Union’s Election Observer Report of the 2006 Fiji elections, and now the EU Delegation for the Pacific issues said it is committed to continue supporting Fiji in its path to d
The Fiji Rugby Union is yet to pay the major prize winners of the 2011 World Cup lottery. FRU’s Director Finance Napolioni Batimala highlighted in his report in the AGM that they do not have the money to pay out t
Concerns continue to be raised on the massive loss incurred by the Fiji Rugby Union last year and how Fiji rugby can move into making a profit. The net loss was $606,647 in 2012 compared to $177,748 in 2011. In his re
The China Railway No.1 has submitted a report asking the Public Rental Board if they can work together to solve the commercial dispute over the development of the new Raiwai flats which is now on hold. Acting Deputy Sec
