IBA Should Be Allowed In
The Fiji Law Society said there is nothing for the interim government to be afraid of as far as the International Bar Association's visit to Fiji is concerned. President Dor Sami Naidu had raised concerns on recent
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Soldiers Have Not Received Any Pay Increments-Military
The military has clarified that the members of the RFMF have not received any pay increments since 2007 as claimed by some critics. RFMF spokesperson, Major Neumi Leweni said the soldiers also suffered the 5 percent pay
Interim AG Rejects IBA Suggestions
The Interim Attorney General has today rejected suggestions by the International Bar Association (IBA) that the interim government has allegedly threatened the IBA not to come to Fiji assess the rule of law in the countr
Unions Concerned Over Bust Budget
One of the prominent Unions has called on the Auditor General to investigate those Ministries who have bust their budget and surcharge those who are responsible. Fiji Islands Council of Trade Unions General Secretary, A
I Did Not Tell, No Figures Were Available
Former interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said there was no need to publically reveal that military had bust its 2007 budget by $45 million because the figures came in late. Chaudhry said it is improper for the
Concerns On Why Military Bust Its 2007 Budget by $45M
Questions are now being raised on how and why the military bust its 2007 budget by a sum of $45 million. According to the 2009 National Budget Supplement Estimates released, it revealled that the RFMF spent $126, 285, 1
$20M Waimanu Pump Station Unveiled
People living along the Suva-Nausori corridor, Lami and high areas can expect a steady water supply after the Interim Public Works Minister, Timoci Natuva today unveiled the two $20 million pumps at the Waimanu Pump Stat
Military Always Under-budgeted
The Interim Attorney General said the military budget has been increased in 2009 because that is the true figure needed by the RFMF, as in previous years they have always been under-budgeted. Aiyaz-Sayed-Khaiyum said th
4 Die in Road Accident
Four people have lost their lives in an accident along Savutalele in Tacirua just after four o'clock this afternoon. SSP Erami Raibe confirms that the four died at the scene of the accident after a PWD truck collide
Vehicle Owners To Pay More
Vehicle owners, get ready to pay more when you take your vehicles for annual fitness tests to the Land Transport Authority to assist the government to fix our infrastructure. This will become effective from 1st January
Major Challenges For Sugar Industry
Fiji's sugar industry continues to face major challenges as the EU preferential prices for our sugar are expected to drop by 9.2% in 2008 and 21.7% in 2009. According to the 2009 Budget Supplement, it stated that as
Labasa Chamber of Commerce Calls For Malau Port of Entry
The Labasa Chamber of Commerce said while the Interim Government is concentrating more in trying to revive the Northern economy by providing tax free zones to attract investors, it only adds more incentive to declare Mal
COLA Cannot Be Replaced-Singh
The Public Service Commission should realise that COLA cannot be removed as they would have to sit down with all the parties involved. FICTU General Secretary, Attar Singh said this following the announcement made by I
2009 National Budget Filled With Concessions
Interim Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Commodore Frank Bainimarama presented a very bold budget to the nation today which has something for everyone - numerous concessions for the corporate sector, many infras
2009 National Budget Announcement Today
Its National Budget day and today, you will find out about the interim government's financial plan for next year and where the tax dollars will be allocated to provide services to the people. A lot has been said by
Judiciary Is Independent
The judiciary in Fiji is independent as any other jurisdiction and it always has been and will always remain independent. Those were the words of the single judge of the Appeals Court Justice Ian Lloyd today as he presi
Justice Byrne Gives Reason For Stay Order
Fiji Court of Appeal Judge Justice John Byrne today said there is nothing unlawful in any government, even an interim one, canvassing opinion on the sorts of issues that might be contained in a future Peoples charter. J
Slow Response From Political Parties
Only one of the 14 political parties who were part of the talks with Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama last month has handed in their submission on the proposed agenda for the political forum to the two
FEA Fuel Surcharge Increase Approved
Cabinet has approved the increase of the fuel surcharge rate as approved by the Commerce Commission in June this year. This will increase by 2.7 cents per unit from 2.83 cents per unit to 5.53 cents per unit. The fuel
We Will Know On Friday: Qarase
There will be a clear indication on Friday on whether the interim government has any plans to have the general elections next year. Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said if a significant allocation is not provided