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The Interim Finance Minister has today stressed that the stopping of gold exports by the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority is the prerogative of the Commissioner of Inland Revenue. As Westech Gold Mining based
The Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum stresses that members of the International Bar Association are not welcome in Fiji at this stage. Speaking to Village News just moments ago, Sayed Khaiyum confirmed that
The International Bar Association has suspended their visit to Fiji after their program's lawyer, Felicia Johnson was this morning stopped from entering the country. Fiji Law Society President, Isireli Fa said that
The Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama stresses that the interim government has not taken any formal stance on the proposal in relation to the de-reservation of native lands. In a statement this afternoo
Businessman Ballu Khan has been cleared of allegations that he breached his bail conditions by the High Court this afternoon after the Court heard he was not under a 24 hour curfew. Justice Daniel Goundar Khan this afte
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase has today questioned why the interim government is trying to get more native land when there is already sufficient land available for cane farming. Qarase said Interim Finance Mini
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase has today questioned why the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is not taking steps to investigate tax evasion allegations against a senior interim minister. Qaarse sai
Businessman Ballu Khan is being questioned by police officers at the Central Police Station following his arrest at about 1 o’clock this morning. The Central Police Station has confirmed that Khan is being questio
As a number of criticisms have been leveled against the interim government for considering the proposal from an Indian consultant to de-reserve all the native land to revive the sugar industry, Interim Finance and Sugar
Love is for everyone - not just couples. Here what people had to say as we celebrate Valentine's Day today. Meanwhile, Roses for Valentine’s Day have been sold out at many outlets as lovers rush around to
One of the members of the Fijian Administration review team led by Colonel Apakuki Kurusiga said they are in the dark over the proposal from a consultant from India, that all native land reserve should be de-reserved. K
The Native Land Trust Board has today stressed that no native land reserves can be de-reserved without the approval of the mataqali. This follows revelations that the report by a consultant from India, Doctor M Krishnam
As the Chairman of the Kadavu Provincial Council continues to pressure the interim government to continue to pay rent for Kadavu House, Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry who has stopped the payment said he will
The Attorney General has this afternoon clarified some judicial matters which according to him need an urgent clarification. Speaking at a press conference in the last hour, Aiyaz Sayed Khiayum said High Court Judge Jus
Stop making misleading statements which threatens the independence of the judiciary. That’s the message from the Fiji Court of Appeal judges to the Fiji Womens Rights Movement Executive Director, Virisila Buadromo
The President of the Fiji Law Society has today revealed that some of their members want the society to endorse the December 5th takeover and the actions of the interim government. However, Isireli Fa said the majority
The Ousted Prime Minister is now calling on the authorities to investigate the senior interim minister who allegedly evaded taxes over a number of years. Laisenia Qarase said so much has been said but it seems the inter
Former Airports Fiji Limited Chief Executive Officer Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia pleaded not guilty to 22 counts of False Pretence and 22 counts of Abuse of Office when he appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court last night. So
Transparency International in Fiji is today calling on the Interim Prime Minister to take urgent action to ensure the tax evasion allegations against a certain interim minister is fully investigated. Transparency Intern
Divisional Police Commander Eastern, SSP Emosi Baleinuku said they have made a request to the Professional Standards Unit to charge Senior Police Officer, Nasir Ali for disobeying the Police Commissioner's orders. B
