Tui Macuata passes away
The Tui Macuata, Ratu Aisea Katonivere has passed away. His body was found yesterday in the Macuata waters after their boat capsized on Thursday night. The chiefly household has confirmed that his body is
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Police calls off search for the Tui Macuata
Police have called off the search for the Tui Macuata, Ratu Aisea Katonivere. Chief Operations Officer, ACP Rusiate Tudravu called off the search and rescue effort in the last hour and further information will be rel
PM asks for PNG/MSG observer mission for Fiji election
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has asked his Papua New Guinea counterpart Peter O’Neill to set up a PNG and Melanesian Spearhead Group observer mission for the Fiji elections in 2014. Following a
Construction work for proposed $290M casino yet to start
Construction work for the proposed $290 million casino in Denarau is yet to start. We have been trying to get comments from the developers, One Hundred Sands Limited Chairperson Larry Claunch however we were l
FNPF pensioners still want high pension rates
Concerns have been raised again in the Cuvu draft constitution session by a Fiji National Provident Fund pensioner why their pension rates have been cut as part of the FNPF reform. The Cuvu resident asked Attorney Ge
Elections may be earlier than September - PM
Fiji may hold elections earlier than September next year. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama who is currently in Papua New Guinea hinted this in at a dinner held last night by the Fijian community. However
AG stresses i-taukei land protected under draft constitution
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum stressed that i-taukei land is protected with all other types of land or property in the draft constitution and no one can just take over i-taukei land. A question was raised by t
FNPF and PNG Govt announces joint investment in Bemobile
The Fiji National Provident Fund along with the Papua New Guinea Government through it’s commercial arm Independent Public Business Corporation today announced their joint investment in Bemobile PNG Limited. Be
I did not invite them - Na Kalevu
The high chief of Nadroga, the Ka Levu Ratu Sakuisa Makutu, has refuted claims by the United Front for a Democratic Fiji that he had invited officials from a number of proposed political parties to speak on the draft con
No caretaker govt going into elections
The government stresses that there will be no caretaker government appointed before the 2014 elections. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said while calls have been made by organizations like the United Front for a D
Concerns raised on criteria of candidates
Some concerns have been raised on why people convicted with serious crimes like rape can stand for a parliamentary seat 5 years after they have served their sentence. According to the draft constitution, a person may be
Draft constitution prepared by govt is unacceptable-Singh
A representative of the group known as United Front for a Democratic Fiji Attar Singh said they do not expect Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to change their stance ea
Proposed SODELPA, proposed NFP to respond to anomalies
The proposed Social Democratic Liberal Party and proposed National Federation Party have confirmed that they will be responding to anomalies in their applications to register for the 2014 elections. The proposed Soci
Gas price to drop while fuel prices will vary
Good news for people who own gas stoves as the price of gas will decrease by 3% from tomorrow. Commerce Commission Chairman Dr. Mahendra Reddy said that the new price for a 4.5Kg gas cylinder will now cost $17.19 whic
New fuel prices to be announced today
The new prices of fuel, steel and gas will be announced in the next hour by the Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Commerce Commission Chairman Dr. Mahendra Reddy. Stay with us as we will bring you the new price
Proposed parties given 1 week to explain anomalies
The Registrar of Political Parties has given the three biggest former political parties one week to explain anomalies in their applications to register for the 2014 elections. The proposed Fiji Labour Party has been for
Ghai draft will not come back - PM
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama stressed that the Yash Ghai Commission draft constitution will not come back following a call by the United Front for a Democratic Fiji. The United Front for a Democratic F
Bring back Ghai draft – United Front
Representatives of the group known as the United Front for a Democratic Fiji has proposed for the reinstatement of the Yash Ghai Commission’s draft constitution. The group which includes Ratu Jone Kubuabola, Sakiu
We want unity - Nailaga
The Mata-ni-tikina of Nailaga, Ba, Jeremaia Tuwai, who looks after seven villages and four settlements, said they stand by their chief the Marama Na Tui Ba who believes in unity and moving the country forward. Tuwai sai
Decrees cannot be legally challenged according to draft constitution
Decrees like the ones in relation to the Fiji National Provident Fund reform cannot be legally challenged according to the draft constitution however the decrees can be amended or removed altogether by the next parliamen