Stay in line says PM
I will use the power and authority that I have to get people in line. That is the message from Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to the public and private sector as he said he needs to keep people in line unti
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Parents urged to follow NZ example
Parents in Fiji should follow the example of our island neighbors New Zealand. That is the sentiment of Consumer Council of Fiji Chief Executive Premila Kumar as debate continues over the charging of adult fares to scho
Judge places media ban on case
High court judge Justice Salesi Temo has placed a media ban on the coverage of a controversial rape case after an application by the DPP's office. The case involves a man who is charged with allegedly raping his dau
More time needed by Chinese govt
A few more weeks is needed by the Chinese government to complete formalities before the transfer of the $70 million EXIM Bank loan. Housing Authority acting chairman Ratu Jo Nawalowalo said they just have to wait
Only formalities remain in $70m loan transfer
The Chinese Government will now need a few more weeks to complete formalities before the transfer of the $70 million EXIM Bank loan is carried out. Acting Chairman for the Housing Authority, Ratu Jo Nawalowalo said that
AG disappointed with IBA comments
Fiji is not another Zimbabwe. Those are the words of Attorney General and Minister for Tourism Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who has shown disappointment on comments made by the President of International Bar Association (IBA) th
Sugar production needs to be raised
We need to raise sugar production to 300,000 tons in the next three years. Those were the words of Reserve Bank Governor Sada Reddy who said Fiji really does not need to work on new exports, rather all it has to do is f
Steps taken to explore casino concept
The Prime Minister’s office is now actively exploring the concept of setting up casinos in Fiji. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama stressed that it is time to look outside the box and explore new opportu
Think about the casino concept-PM
Think about the casino concept as there are more than 100 ways to skin a cat to ensure that Fiji benefits. Those are the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama during the Question and Answer session at the
PM welcomes casino idea
The Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has welcomed the idea of introducing of casinos in Fiji which he thinks will bring in more money which will help solve poverty. This was his view at the Public and Privat
No license
There is confirmation from the Reserve Bank of Fiji this hour that it has not issued a banking license to a company which is currently setting up in Namaka. Fijivillage has obtained information including photos of the o
Trade deficit is $2 billion-Governor
A 2 billion dollar trade deficit is too big for Fiji and this must be brought down. Speaking frankly on the state of the economy and monetary policy at the Public and Private Sector Consultative Forum on the 2010 Budget
PM calls for non-selective economy
I want to run the government like a business and modernize thinking towards a sound robust economy. This was the main message given by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama when addressing the Public and Private S
Water cuts frustrating
Residents of Lami, Veisari and Delainavesi say water cuts have become part of their lives now as they have been facing intermittent water supply for over a month. Delainavesi resident Pita Nikotimo raised concern that s
Yacht catches fire
The captain of a yacht named "Happy Dream" has been rushed to the hospital after his yacht caught fire in the Beqa passage this afternoon. According to the report received from the Ports Authority of Fiji, the
Overpayment of RFMF lodging allowances highlighted
The Public Accounts Committee has highlighted overpayment of military lodging allowances and neglect of the RFMF to implement deductions for outstanding quarters rent after assessing the 2006 Auditor General's report
Public Accounts Committee’s findings
A combination of a lack of proper procedures and coordination, wastage and disregard of accounting practices has resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars, even amounting to millions in tax dollars, being spent by gov
Concerns raised on 2006 RFMF accounts
The Public Accounts Committee has raised concern about a number of issues in relation to the supply of goods and services for the military following an analysis of the 2006 Auditor General's Report. The Accounts Com
Border control officials under investigation
Some of the border control officials working for the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority (FIRCA) are now actively under investigation for their alleged involvement in a major human trafficking scheme operating in
Man charged for alleged murder
The 39 year old man who is alleged to have brutally killed a 2 year old girl in Momi, Nadi on Friday night has been charged by Police. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri had confirmed that the suspect has