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One of the accused persons in the conspiracy to murder trial alleged in the High Court that Military officers who assaulted them during their arrest were making racist comments against Ballu Khan and claimed in court of
High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Gounder is Fiji=s Acting Chief Justice. President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau appointed Justice Gounder as Acting CJ because Chief Justice Anthony Gates is away in Sri Lanka. Justice Gounder
The three assessors in the trial in relation to former Nasinu Town Clerk Jaswant Kumar today deliberated and delivered a verdict of guilty on one count of abuse of office. The three assessors while delivering their verd
Good news for those students who are facing difficulties in pursuing further education as Government has re-introduced the Student Loan Scheme. Permanent Secretary Parmesh Chand said that after meeting with the Prime Mi
The Health Ministry is strictly monitoring a settlement in Suva where six cases of Typhoid have been identified by the Health Ministry. The Ministry Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said they have found that Jittu Estate settle
The hearing on the consolidation of the charges against Former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase and former CEO of Fiji Holdings Limited, Sitiveni Weleilakeba will now take place on the 21st of May. Both appeared before J
The Department of Fair Trading and Consumer Affairs is concerned on claims made by traders that goods once sold cannot be refunded. In a statement the Department said they have been working with Consumer Council on the
The decision to have the new multimillion dollar American embassy in Suva, which is still under construction, is part of the increasing engagement in the Pacific by the US government. US Embassy's Regional Public Af
Accused person in the assassination plot trial, Barbados Mills gave sworn evidence in court this morning and alleged that Lance Corporal Peniasi Kuli and his group had approached him to kill the Army Commander, Commodore
The Health Ministry has the powers to stop people from gathering in places where people are found to be suffering from Typhoid. The Health Spokesperson, Iliesa Tora said they advice people about the risk of social gathe
Three people have been charged in relation to the Colormarket robbery earlier this month. The three who have been charged are also facing charges in relation to the Dee Cee=s robbery last week. Of the three, one was ar
With the long weekend starting tomorrow and with families organising a number of activities which may include road trips, the public is being warned to take care on our roads. National Road Safety Council Executive Dir
Holi, the Festival of Colors which will be celebrated on Monday not only teaches people to forget about race and discrimination, but also teaches one to have good conduct and to be truthful. The National Vice President
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed that there may be no High Commissioners for Australia and NZ appointed in Fiji and Fiji may not appoint High Commissioners in the two countries until 2014. Baini
The ANZ's Chief Economic Asia Pacific said Fiji has to look for a long term solution for economic recovery. He said Fiji's economic recovery remains weak although tourist arrivals from Australia have turned arou
The Indian Authorities are now looking into the case where six Indian nationals were detained in Fiji over claims that they had entered the country on fake passports. Director Immigration, Major Nemani Vuniwaqa confirms
State Prosecutor, David Toganivalu cross examined first accused, Ratu Inoke Takiveikata yesterday in the trial where eight men have been charged with conspiracy to murder the Prime Minister. Toganivalu asked Ratu Inoke
Prime Minister and Minister for the Public Service Commission Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is directing all Ministries and Departments to re-introduce and strengthen their flexi-hours at lunch time to cater for customers
Telecom Fiji Limited is now exploring the option to outsource certain services but the major concern is the effect it may have on staff numbers. TFL Acting CEO Sakiasi Seru told Fijivillage as they move to implement the
The Community Policing unit of the Fiji Police Force is now organizing workshops in various tertiary institutions in an effort to decrease offences involving tertiary students. Director Community Policing, SSP Unaisi Vu
