Several Anomalies noted
Several anomalies have been noted when renovation of the official residence of Airports Fiji Limited Chief Executive was carried out in 2004 during the former CEO Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia's term. According to the Audit
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12 member cabinet will fail-Qarase
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase is now predicting that the 12 member interim cabinet will fail to deliver efficient government services. Following the swearing-in ceremony of the new interim ministers, Qarase sai
4 new Interim Ministers sworn in
The four new Interim Ministers were sworn into office this afternoon by President Ratu Josefa Iloilo at Government House. The new Interim Ministers are Timoci Lesi Natuva, Tom Ricketts, Dr Jiko Luveni and Filipe Bole.
Explain your actions-Auditor General
As investigations commence into alleged abuse of office against certain former board members and senior executives of Airports Fiji Limited, the Auditor General has made it clear that the former AFL board should explain
Taxi/Bus fares increase
Taxi and bus fares have increased from this morning. Taxi flag fall rates have increased to $1.50 from $1.00 in the day while the flag fall rate after 10pm is now $2.00. This follows the announcement of the now former I
Cabinet Reshuffle Announced
The Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has announced his 2008 Cabinet Reshuffle with 9 interim ministers out with a new look 12 member interim cabinet in. The interim ministers that are out of the interim administ
Harsher penalties for sex offenders
The Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has indicated that his office will investigate the possibility of introducing harsher penalties as a means to deter perpetrators of sex crimes. This comes in the wake of
Hotel Plans in the Pipeline-Chaudhry
Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has confirmed receiving a number of applications from overseas investors planning to build new hotels in Fiji. Speaking to Village News Chaudhry stressed that investors are sti
No further paycuts this year-Chaudhry
2008 is expected to bring some relief to Civil Servants as the Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has confirmed that there will be no further pay cuts in the Public Service this year. Speaking to Village News Ch
Thousands welcome New Year at Street Party
People of all races together in one place to welcome the year 2008 at the Communications Fiji Ltd Street Party. Around 10 to 15 thousand people were present at the CFL Street Party last night with lots of music, dance
2007 was very challenging-FTA
The Fijian Teachers Association feels that 2007 has been a very challenging year for all civil servants with a 5 % pay cut across the board and the battle with the interim government over the reduction of the retirement
Fijian soldiers shine in British Army
Latest figures released in Britain show that one in every ten British soldier is a foreigner and Fijian soldiers top the list. Figures revealed by "The Sun" in London shows that British army has troops from mo
Roads/Bridges washed away
A number of bridges and roads have been washed away in Sigatoka and Ba as the Nadi Weather Office warns of more flash flooding in low lying areas today. Lautoka Police confirm that Valley Bridge in Sigatoka has been was
Over $23,000 tax payers money used for Qarase’s evacuation
Over $23 thousand dollars of tax payers money was used when the SDL government initiated evacuation plans for ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase, after the takeover that happened on December 6th 2006. A Special Inve
Inmates Sing Carols
Inmates from the Korovou Prison are trying to take advantage of the festive season to show their remorse and turn to members of the public as they seek to rehabilitate themselves. Around 26 inmates, some who are serving
Interim Govt explores further paycut
Another paycut for civil servants is now being actively explored by the interim government after the high court quashed the cabinet decision to reduce the retirement age in the civil service from 60 to 55 years yesterda
Interim Govt to improve NLTB services
The Interim Prime Minister has stressed that the interim government is now concentrating on the much needed changes to the Native Land Trust Board which will result in improved services. Commodore Frank Bainimarama said
Previous Govts to Blame
The Interim Attorney General has today blamed the previous governments for the current poor state of prisons around Fiji. Speaking at the pass out parade for prison officers in Naboro today, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum stressed
Ethno-Nationalism Will Be Removed
The Interim Prime Minister has stressed that the military will push ahead in its mission to ensure that ethno-nationalism is eradicated in Fiji. Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the RFMF has to ensure this time that the
Kill Plot Suspects Out on Bail
The men allegedly involved in the plot to assassinate the Interim Prime Minister and others have been released on bail by the Suva Magistrates Court this morning. The state has dropped the charge of inciting mutiny agai