Preconditions Unfortunate
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said it was unfortunate that the Interim Prime Minister is setting pre-conditions like “No Charter, No Elections” prior to their talks on moving Fiji forward. Although Q
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More Submissions Required in Hannah Case
High court judge Justice John Byrnes today ordered the state and Fiji Times lawyers to provide the court with written submissions regarding Fiji Times Publisher Evan Hannah's illegal detention and deportation case.
SDL Will Not Contest Elections: Bainimarama
The Interim Prime Minister has today stressed that the military and the Interim Government will ensure the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua party does not contest the next elections as the SDL is continuing to oppose the
Scrap FICAC-Rajen Chaudhry
Suva lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry has called on the authorities to scrap the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) and replace it with a special unit in the Police Force. Chaudhry said given the inexperienc
Fiji Goes Down To Samoa
The Digicel Fiji 7s team were denied a last minute try by Nasoni Roko, as they went down 14-19 to Samoa in the final of the London 7s tournament in the last hour. The referee for the Cup final disallowed the try under c
Fiji Confirms Spot In Quarterfinals
The Digicel Fiji 7s team has confirmed a place in tonight's quarterfinals in the London 7s tournament and will meet up with Scotland. Fiji managed to win all their pool games last night after beating Canada by 29-5,
SDL Ready To Resurrect Nation
The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua Party is readying itself for the mighty challenge of resurrecting the nation. Those were the words of SDL Leader Laisenia Qarase yesterday at the party's Annual General Meeting h
Man With Fiji Links Makes It Big
A young man with ties to Kadavu is making waves in the world of performance arts in Australia. 22-year-old Richard Tanumi, whose mother is from Soso, Naceva in Kadavu, is a sought after commodity by top choreographers a
FICAC Respects Ruling
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption said it respects the ruling made by the Magistrate Court in favour of Co-Chair of the Fiji Sports Council, Rajendra Chaudhry and Losalini Waqausa on the charge of obstru
MV Doulous Berths in Suva
The unique and the oldest ship in the world, MV Doulous which is 93-years-old has berthed at the Suva Wharf carrying 350 volunteers and a floating library carrying half a million books. The ship will be in Suva for two
Agree With Charter Or No Elections
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the people of Fiji can appoint the president and vice president even if the chiefs from each province stay out of the Great Councils of Chiefs meeting. Speaking in
New Workers Compensation Scheme Drafted
Experts from the International Labour Organization are expected in the country soon to assist in the reform of the Wages Council, implement a new workers’ compensation scheme and help set minimum wage standards in
Rental Rates High: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry has now confirmed that some rental rates that the government is paying for occupying certain buildings are way above market rental rates. Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said steps are n
Play Your Part says Interim PM
Play your part to ensure that the Great Council of Chiefs sits. Those are the words of the Interim Prime Minister after comments from a number of provincial councils that they have rejected the new GCC promulgation. Co
Aust Govt Concerned over Batley’s Safety
The Australian government has reiterated that they are still concerned about the safety of their High Commissioner to Fiji, James Batley and all their staff based at the High Commission in Suva. Australian Forei
Macuata First To Accept New Look GCC
Macuata is the first province to nominate their three representatives to the Great Council of Chiefs meeting after the GCC Review Taskforce made their presentations in Labasa this morning. GCC Taskforce Chairman, Ratu J
Kadavu House Tenancy Agreement Terminated
The interim administration has terminated the 20 year tenancy agreement for the newly constructed Kadavu House. Representatives of Kadavu Holdings Limited led by Manager, Ratu Sela Nanovo met with the Interim Attorney G
Dialogue Is The Key: Interim PM
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said dialogue is essential to ensure that solutions are found in relation to the problems that emanated from the events of December 2006. Speaking to Fijivillage after
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
File Closure Not Surprising-Baba
I am not surprised at the closing of investigations. These are the words of Former of Labour Party MP and Deputy Prime Minister Dr Tupeni Baba reacting to revelations today by Police that investigations into the 2000 Ma