Nasir Ali’s Vehicle Seized
Police have confirmed that Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime Nasir Ali is under investigation and his vehicle has been taken from him. Assistant Public Relations Officer Corporal Suliano Tevita confirms Ali's o
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Qarase wanted to build $6.4m home-Interim PM
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has today revealed that he has managed to find documents at the PM's Office which shows that plans were being drawn up late last year to build a new Official PM'
Interim PM questions EU
The Interim Prime Minister has strongly stated that the European Union officials should wait and find out the details on the alleged assassination plot before lashing out at the interim government. Commodore Frank Baini
Qarase Alleges Corruption
The leader of the SDL Party is now alleging that there are several cases of corruption under the current interim administration. Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said they are now analyzing these cases and these wi
There were no benefits-Qarase
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said those individuals who financed the SDL party have not received anything in return when the SDL was in power. Although Qarase has not revealed the names of the people who finan
Pay Cut Reviewed Next Year
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the 4% pay cut for civil servants will be reviewed next year. Bainimarama is responding to Fiji Islands Council of Trade Unions General Secretary Attar Singh who s
Positive reactions to 2008 Budget
Speaking after the budget address, Interim Fijian Affairs and Multi Ethnic Affairs minister, Ratu Epeli Ganilau said he is pleased with what his ministry has been allocated. He said the allocation for Fijian Affairs an
Reactions to 2008 Budget
Reactions to the 2008 National Budget Announced by the Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry at the Tradewinds Convention Centre in Lami. Speaking after the budget address, Businessman, Hari Punja has raised conc
Stringent Measures in 2008 Budget
A number of stringent measures have been announced by the Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry in the 2008 National Budget Address. Chaudhry has revealed a number of measures to ensure that the public sector refo
Qarase won’t be caretaker-Interim PM
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has reiterated that he will not allow for parliament to sit before the next general elections, and will definitely not appoint Laisenia Qarase as the Caretaker Prime Mi
Nothing illegal was done-Qarase
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said all the information in relation to the SDL party's investment company, Duavata Initiative is with the Registrar of Companies and anyone who wants to know about the company
Khan is Pretending-Bainimarama
After opting to stay silent for days on the detention of businessman Ballu Khan, Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has today said that it is clear that Khan is pretending that he is sick and injured bec
Racial divisions should be eradicated-Interim PM
The Interim Prime Minister has stressed that he wants a common name for all the people of Fiji as he said every person who lives in the country is a Fijian. In an exclusive interview with Village News, Commodore Frank B
Fatiaki tribunal appointed
A three member tribunal to lead an inquiry into the alleged misbehaviour of suspended Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki has been appointed today by President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo. Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyu
ATH/Interim govt sign an agreement
After years of public comments about opening up the telecommunitions market, common ground has been reached between the current telecommunications carriers and the interim government. In the presence of World Bank media
NLTB to set up new department
The Native Land Trust Board will set up a new department from January next year which will be providing landowners’ professional advice on managing their funds and investment opportunities. Interim Fijian Affairs
Alice Tabete stays back in NZ
Former Fiji Sports Council Chief Executive, Alice Tabete who was under investigation in relation to alleged abuse of office and mismanagement at the council office has not returned with the Netball Fiji team. Village Ne
Khan to be further interrogated
Police say Businessman Ballu Khan will have to be further interrogated before charges are laid. This is the view of Deputy Police Commissioner Eroni Antonio who adds that as of now they need to further question Khan bef
Cabinet to be Reduced
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has today announced that he will reduce the current cabinet size from 17 to 13 interim ministers from the 1st of next month. While making the announcement, Bainimarama
Police raid Khan’s home
A team of police officers is currently conducting a raid at businessman, Ballu Khan's home at Kavika Place in Suva. Village News has been informed that Khan's partner, Agnes Bulatiko was informed about the plann