SDL Govt Loans Excessive
The Public Accounts Committee has today raised concern on the continued reliance of the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua (SDL) led government on loans in 2005 and 2006 to meet its day to day operations. As the committee
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Interim PM’s Commitment Was Altered-Sevele
It is now clear that the Interim Prime Minister's commitment to the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga was altered, after the Forum leaders did not agree with his statement that he would have elections in March 2009 in p
Court Battle Looms On Businessman Loan
A court battle looms in light of information surfacing that a top businessman took a major loan from the Fiji Development Bank and gave the Native Land Trust Board's name as the guarantor of the loan. Fijivillage ha
Previous Poverty Stats Incorrect-Economist
An in-depth analysis of the 2002 and 2003 Household Income and Expenditure survey shows that the poorest of the poor in Fiji are rural indo Fijians. An economist has today revealed that 36 percent of the people in the c
NFP Reiterates Need For Sanctions
The National Federation Party reiterates the need for sanctions to remain on Fiji. Party general secretary, Pramod Rae believes travel sanctions against the Interim Government and the Military is not affecting majority
Interim PM Rubbishes Peters Claims
Claims by the New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters that majority of the people in Fiji support the sanctions imposed on Fiji by New Zealand have been rubbished by Fiji's Interim Prime Minister. Commodore Fran
Union Hits Out At FLP Comments
A Union has strongly hit out at the Fiji Labour Party's President's comments that the civil service has become lazy and non-responsive to the demands of the nation. Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary Agin Deo
They Didn’t Object Then
Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said that some magistrates were appointed by promulgations in 2000 but no lawyers, such as Grahame Leung, had objected when they appeared before these judges. Khaiyum said th
FLP Backs Electoral Reform
The Fiji Labour Party's delegates are fully behind Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama's idea for an Electoral reform before the next General Elections. The FLP's Delegates Conference was held
Think About Your Future
The Ministry of Education will not condone unruly behaviour that is not in line with school rules. This was the statement from the Interim Minister of Education Filipe Bole in light of students being caught drinking on
No New Laws Proposed Through Media Promulgation-AG
The Interim Attorney General stresses that no new laws are being proposed through the Media Promulgation. After the Fiji Media Council met this afternoon to discuss the proposed promulgation, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum reitera
85% of People Want Elections
The New Zealand Foreign Minister said about 85 percent of the people in Fiji want an election in the country as soon as possible. Winston Peters said there should be no delays on the part of the interim government as t
Sharps/Flour Prices Decrease From Tomorrow
Good news for consumers as the prices of flour are to decrease from tomorrow. This has been confirmed by the Prices and Incomes Board who add the price of flour and sharp will decrease from tomorrow following a marked d
No Elections Date Set As Yet
There is no election date set as yet for Fiji. In an exclusive interview with Fijivillage, interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama had confirmed that the next elections will be held after the necessary electo
Qarase calls for ’09 Elections
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has stressed to the Forum Ministerial Contact group the need for elections to be held in Fiji by March 2009 under the current electoral system. After a meeting, which ran for about
Contact Group Mum On Elections Commitment
As the Forum Ministerial Contact Group wrapped its meetings to prepare a report for the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum in Niue next month, the contact group today refused to reveal to the local and international media on
Disagreement With PM Led to Chand’s Departure
There is confirmation today that former Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office, Parmesh Chand resigned from his post due to certain disagreements with Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama.
Taumoepeau Confident In Interim Govt
As the final day of meetings of the Forum Ministerial Contact Group gets underway this morning, the head of the group, Tongan Foreign Minister, Sonatane Taumoepeau-Tupou is confident that the interim government can take
Election Commission: No Timetable Can Yet Be Set
A high powered Contact Group is in Fiji to review the country’s progress toward elections and democratic rule. The group, made up of Australian and New Zealand Foreign Ministers Stephen Smith and Winston Peters,
Meet Went Well-NZ Foreign Minister
The Forum Ministerial Contact Group meeting with Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama and some of his cabinet ministers was fruitful according to the NZ Foreign Minister, Winston Peters. After the two hou