FNPF wants serious investors
The time for people to come in with an idea or concept and expect the Fiji National Provident Fund to fund the project is no longer applicable as FNPF wants all its project partners to have substantial funds to invest.
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Ministry right sizing recommended by PSC
The Public Service Commission is now awaiting feedback from the Prime Minister’s Office on the recommendations going forward in relation to the larger ministries in the government and determining the right size of
Police wait to interview Rajendra Chaudhry
Police Commissioner Brigadier General Iowane Naivalurua said they are now waiting for Suva lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry to return to the country before Police Officers interview him in relation to a certain investigation. C
Investigations into Tui Cakau almost complete
Investigations in relation to the Tui Cakau, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu are about to be completed. Police Commissioner, Brigadier General Iowane Naivalurua said he cannot reveal anything further in relation to Ratu Naiqama
PSC monitors govt ministries
The Public Service Commission confirms that it is monitoring the number of government ministry and department workshops and training sessions being held at the hotels and resorts. It was highlighted back in 2007 that mi
Govt to lease new vehicles
People in rural areas can expect better Government services after a three party agreement between a commercial bank, Government and a corporate organization. This is after a new $10 million lease agreement was signed l
NZ Party leader supports Fiji Govt policies
The leader of a New Zealand Act Party Don Brash said New Zealand should be encouraging the Fiji government’s commitment to racial equality. Radio New Zealand reports that Dr Brash said he understands Prime Ministe
FNPF members to wait for final decision
Fiji National Provident Fund members and pensioners will have to wait for the FNPF board and cabinet's final decision on the FNPF Decree to find out whether the annual pension rate will be reduced to 9 percent. FNP
Fiji rated in top 5 honeymoon destinations
The place to have your honeymoon is Fiji. Fiji has been ranked one of the world’s top five honeymoon destinations on the highly influential CNN.com online travel portal. This followed the publication of an artic
Fiji loss to Trinidad and Tobago to forego quarterfinals
The Fiji Netball team has lost to Trinidad and Tobago 58-40 in their second pool game in the World Netball Championship this afternoon. It also means the 5th seeded Fiji side will now miss the main quarterfinal and will
Public urged to play their part to assist PSC
Members of the public are now being urged to assist the Public Service Commission in ensuring civil servants perform to the best of their abilities and provide efficient services. PSC Permanent Secretary, Parmesh Chand
Telecom pays outstanding bills to FINTEL
There is confirmation that following discussions with the Commerce Commission, Telecom Fiji Limited has paid its outstanding bills of more than $250,000 to FINTEL on Friday. FINTEL Chief Executive Officer, Iowane Ko
Inflation rate rises
The month-on-comparable month inflation rate compared with June 2010 is 10.3 percent for June this year. Items that continue to drive the change is mainly food. According to the Bureau of Statistics, higher prices wer
Contact Police if you are having certain meetings - ACP Henry Brown
Police have today made it clear that people and organizations planning to have public meetings or closed door meetings or workshops involving people from outside their organization, should contact the police. Assistan
Commerce Commission warn FINTEL never to switch off internet connection
There is not to be another internet disruption. That is the stand of the Commerce Commission as they look into the incidents of last Friday where FINTEL switched off Telecom Fiji’s access to the international gate
Reds to host Crusaders in Super Rugby final
The Reds will host the Crusaders in the 2011 super rugby final in Brisbane on Saturday night. Reds beat the Blues 30-13 in the first semi-final last night while this morning the Crusaders defeated the Stormers 29-10. T
Tonga thrash Flying Fijians
A courageous last minute push by Fiji was not enough for the Flying Fijians as they were thrashed 45-21 by Tonga in the first Pacific Nations Cup game this afternoon. Despite fly half Nicky Little's notching the fir
97 cleaning staff at CWM made redundant
Ninety-seven cleaning service staff of the CWM hospital have been made redundant. This has been confirmed by the Ministry of Health Spokesperson, Peni Namotu who said a new Health Housekeeping Services Co-operative h
FNPF looks at options for joint venture
The Fiji National Provident Fund is now looking at options to go into a joint venture with interested companies that would assist in the completion of the Momi Bay Resort project and ensure that the FNPF funds inject
CFL successfully completes changes to its radio station frequencies
On target and on the new frequencies on time. Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of Legend FM, FM96, Viti FM, Navtarang and Sargam has successfully completed the changes to its radio station frequencies