We Endorse Report - FHRC
The Fiji Human Rights Commission has confirmed that it has handed Doctor James Anthony's report on the Freedom and Independence of the Media to the interim government, and it is now up to the authorities to take the
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FHRC report baseless-Parkinson
Skin colour has nothing to do with how the media organizations in the country operate and provide news to the people. Communications Fiji Limited Managing Director William Parkinson has labelled the FHRC Report compiled
Media Not Cause of 1987 Coup
The leader of the 1987 coup and former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is shocked to find out that the Fiji Human Rights Commission report is blaming the 1987 coup on the actions taken by the media. In his report to the
Pacific Sun Visits
More tourists will be seen on the streets of Suva today as the Cruise Liner "Pacific Sun" is in the country from Australia. The Cruise Liner has more than 1600 people on board and will leave for Savusavu, then
Cassava Planting Way to Go
Fiji's ambassador to China said cassava planting is the way to go in terms of producing ethanol for Fiji, adding this is an economic saviour for the indigenous people. Sir James Ah Koy, who brought a delegation from
FHRC Media Report Released
The much talked about Fiji Human Rights Commission report on the Freedom and Independence of the Media in Fiji has been released with some major changes recommended by the author of the report and several allegations aga
No clear path for Fiji elections-US
A senior official from the United States government who met with senior members of the interim government today said they still do not see a clear path to the elections in Fiji next year. The US Deputy Assistant Secret
Govt Yet to be Served With Court Order
A court order is not in effect unless it is served on the parties concerned. The Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum maintains that the interim government has not breached any court order as they are still not
You need a permit-Interim PM
You need a permit. That's the message to the Viti Landowners and Resource Owners Association President, Ratu Osea Gavidi from Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama. Following the confirmation by Ratu
Fiji Economy Sick-Ah Koy
Fiji's economy is sick and the Interim Prime Minister should take decisive action on the financial policies that will work according Fiji's Ambassador to China, Sir James Ah Koy. Sir James who is in the country
I was Treated Fairly
Deported Fiji Sun Publisher and Managing Director, Russel Hunter has revealed that he was treated fairly by the immigration officers and soldiers who took him from his Namadi Heights home to Nadi on Monday night. Speaki
Digicel Gets License
The wait is finally over. Digicel Fiji Limited has been given the license to provide mobile phone services in the country. At a press conference this afternoon, Interim Minister Tom Ricketts announced a total four com
We Approved Deportation Order
The Interim Minister for Defense and Immigration Ratu Epeli Ganilau confirms that they approved the deportation of Fiji Sun Publisher and Managing Director Russel Hunter upon information provided by the Immigration Depar
Beddoes Resigns From NCBBF
The ousted Leader of Opposition and the Leader of the United People's Party has today resigned from the National Council for Building a Better Fiji. Mick Beddoes said he resigned because of the double standards prac
Hunter is a Prohibited Immigrant
The Immigration Department has confirmed that Fiji Sun Publisher and Managing Director, Russel Hunter was deported from Fiji after they received credible information that he breached his conditions of his work permit and
Media freedom is secure-PM
Interim Prime Minister and Minister for Information, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has reassured the nation today that media freedom is secure and guaranteed in Fiji. However, he maintains that whilst the interim governme
Hunter deported,Reasons unknown
There is still no word on why Fiji Sun Publisher and Managing Director Russel Hunter was deported from Fiji earlier this morning. It has been almost three hours since Hunter left the country however no official announce
Russel Hunter deported
The Publisher and Managing Director of Fiji Sun, Russel Hunter was deported from Fiji this morning. Our reporter, Gulsher Ali who was at the Nadi International Airport confirms that Hunter was on the flight FJ911 to Syd
Russel Hunter taken in for questioning
The Publisher and Managing Director of Fiji Sun, Russel Hunter was taken in for questioning last night and Hunter's whereabouts is yet to be established by his family and staff. Village News has received confirmatio
Qarase pleads Not Guilty
A sombre looking Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase last night pleaded not guilty to one count of Administration of Property of a Special Character or with Special Duties, charges of Abuse of Office before Magistrate