Stop feeling important says PM
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre, Fiji Women’s Rights Movement and FemLink Pacific are saying that it is not for the state to tell the people what the constitution must contain. They say that some of the n
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NGOs who do not contribute positively are not important – PM
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said NGOs and others who do not contribute positively to have a better Fiji for all citizens are not important. While reacting to a statement by FemLink Pacific, Fiji Women&rs
PM says SDL submission is racist and will not be accommodated
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has termed the SDL party’s constitution submission as racist and said it will not be accommodated. Commodore Bainimarama said the non-negotiable principles that nee
Chaudhry’s pretrial conference adjourned
Former Prime Minister Mahendra Chandhry’s case has been adjourned to September for a pretrial conference. Chaudhry, who is charged with three counts of breach of the Exchange Control Act, appeared before Suva High
Chaudhry pretrial conference to start today
The pretrial conference of former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry is expected to start before Justice Paul Madigan today. Chaudhry is charged with three counts of breach of the Exchange Control Act and he has pleaded n
PM slams SDL’s constitution submission
Shut down the party and go home if you cannot come up with proposals that will bring a better Fiji for all the citizens of the country. That is Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama’s message to the SDL
Submission calls for politicians to be incorruptible
“Politicians should have only one wife.” Those were the words of Tito Nariva a villager from Nasigatoka, Namosi while giving his submission yesterday to the constitution commission in Navua. Nariva p
Vakatale clears air on same sex marriages
Constitutional Commissioner Taufa Vakatale has cleared the air in a public consultation session that Fiji does not have any laws that allow same sex marriages. While speaking in the consultation session, Vakatale sa
SDL submission to constitutional commission creates major hype
A lot of hype has been created over the last few days on whether the SDL party would make a submission to the constitutional commission like the one that was highlighted by Fijivillage. Radio Australia spoke to an u
Another major trial coming up for Qarase
Another major high court trial is coming up in the next few months for former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase who is currently serving a one year prison sentence. Qarase is charged with two counts of abuse of office.
Justice Fernando will not hear NLTB trial
High Court Judge, Priyantha Fernando has today revealed that he will not hear the Native Land Trust Board trial of former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase, former NLTB General Manager, Kalivati Bakani and former NLTB d
Qarase to appear in court today for NLTB trial
Former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase who is now serving a 12 month sentence is expected to appear in court today for the Native Land Trust Board trial with former General Manager, Kalivati Bakani and former NLTB direc
Resource centre for children with cancer to be setup soon
Part of the dream of 15-year-old Tae Kami who died of cancer will be realized this year as the first ever Resource Centre to provide for the children living with cancer and their parents will be set up in Suva soon.
Non-negotiables set despite submissions
As the constitution consultations continue over the next few weeks, a number of non-negotiable principles set out by the government will be part of the new constitution despite what peoples’ submissions say on thes
PM did not assault me-Anthony
The government stressed that trade unionist, Felix Anthony has filed a complaint against some members of the military and not against Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama or the Fijian government. Permanent Secr
Youths more comfortable with unity and multi-racialism
The youth are more comfortable with the concept of unity and multi-racialism in Fiji. As the constitution consultations continue, Chairman of the commission, Professor Yash Ghai said this has been evident over the pa
Number of people asked for President to be elected
A number of people who have made their submissions to the Constitutional Commission so far want the President to be elected by the people and the size of parliament to be reduced. Some have also given
SDL Party wants Fiji to be declared a Christian State
The SDL Party wants Fiji to be declared a Christian State, Christianity to be the state religion and Fijian to be the national language of the state. While making its submission to the Constitutional Commission, SDL
Many continue to donate to WOWS campaign
Donations continue to come in for the Legend FM, FM96, Navtarang, Radio Sargam and Viti FM Walk On Walk Strong Campaign. With the official event ending on Saturday, many are still donating towards the cause in tryin
Chamber of Commerce raises concern
Fiji's business model operates in a atmosphere which is riddled with distrust and suspicion. This was outlined by Suva Chamber of Commerce President, Dr. Nur Ali during the Business Forum 2012 yesterday. Ali said