JSC Suspends Nadi Magistrate
The Judicial Services Commission has suspended Nadi Magistrate, Saiyed Mukhtar Shah pending investigations of misconduct against him as highlighted in the Inquiry into the Magistrates court. While announcing the suspens
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Death Threat Suspects Identified
Police revealed this morning that they have managed to identify the possible suspects who allegedly made death threats against Australian High Commissioner to Fiji James Batley. Police spokeswoman Ema Mua confirmed to
Crackdown Underway To Stop Drug Trade
A major crackdown is now underway to try to stop drug cultivation and peddling in the country. It has become a growing problem over the years and police say they know that a number of students have also started to deve
No Increase In Electricity Charges
The interim Finance Minister said there will be no increase in electricity charges on June 12th as granted by the Commerce Commission. Mahendra Chaudhry said it is government that makes the final decision on whether to
Native Land Rent Drops
There are revelations today that the land rent for native land in the Central division has dropped from 600, 000 to 200, 000 dollars due to non-renewal of leases. NLTB officials said an assessment report found that from
Bills Not Racist: Qarase
Ousted Prime Minister and leader of the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua (SDL) party Laisenia Qarase stressed that policies, like the Qoliqoli Bill and Indigenous Claims Tribunal Bill, are not racist and he still aims to
PCPI Director and Lawyer Dispute Appeal
With an estimated bill of around $150,000 hanging over their heads, there seems to be a break-down in communication between the Director of the Pacific Centre for Public Integrity Angie Heffernan and her lawyer Dor Sami
SDL Will Not Be Bogged Down
The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua party will not be bogged down by the statements made by the Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry where he said that ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase should join the People&
SDL Wants Chaudhry Dismissed
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase today stressed that the SDL party will continue to push for the dismissal of Mahendra Chaudhry from the Interim Government and will not let the matter rest. Qarase maintained that
Navua Victorious
Underdogs Navua created a major upset today by defeating Vodafone Labasa one goal to nil in the final of the Fiji Bitter Fact soccer tournament just moments ago. Navua proved all critics wrong and was the surprise packa
Labasa vs Navua
The stage is set for the 2008 Fiji Bitter Fact finals this afternoon with the Southern Forest Navua side to take on the Vodafone Labasa team, who come in as favourites this afternoon. This is how our soccer commentator
Fiji Unbeaten On Day One
Fiji went unbeaten on day one of the Edinburgh Sevens with three relatively easy wins against France, Moldova and Kenya. The Fijians ran riot against France, Setefano Cakau scoring two of their six tries in a 42-7 win b
We Need Help, Not Closed Doors
The Interim Prime Minister made a scathing attack on Fiji's big brothers in the Pacific region while addressing the Melanesian Spear Head Group in Vanuatu last night. Without naming names, Commodore Frank Bainimara
Interim PM Delivers Speech In Vanuatu
It was with the utmost reluctance that Fiji's Military, under my leadership, removed the former government from power on December 5th, 2006. These are the words of the Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama addres
Fiji Celebrates Ratu Sukuna Day
The President Ratu Josefa Iloilo has called on the nation to take time to ponder on the treasured memory of Fiji's great leader and visionary, Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna and learn from his example. Ratu Josefa said Ratu S
Army Officers Will Improve Efficiency
The interim prime minister said the military officers drafted into the civil service is to improve efficiency and rebuild Fiji. Commodore Frank Bainimarama has rubbished suggestions by the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivan
Singh Pleads Not Guilty
Former Journalist Raymond Singh pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder this morning in the Suva High Court. Singh is charged with the murder of his wife Wendy Singh at their Ragg Avenue home earlier this month. He
Fiji Judiciary Independent: Nailatikau
The Judiciary is independent and will continue to operate independently from any outside influence. Interim Foreign Affairs Minister, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau while talking on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedom at the Me
Qarase Questions FLP/FHRC Support
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has now raised concern on why the Fiji Labour Party (FLP) and the Fiji Human Rights Commission (FHRC) are not saying anything to defend the SDL's right to contest the next electi
SDL Can Contest Elections
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua (SDL) is free to contest the elections under the 1997 Constitution. Qarase said with the Constitution in place, the Interim Government can&