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Through assistance provided by the Japanese Government, 17 civil servants from Fiji will be attending a leadership workshop in Japan end of this month. Permanent Secretary for Public Service Commission Parmesh Chand sai
Public Service reforms are not always about reducing staff numbers. When asked by Fijivillage on what measures are being taken to reduce the size of the civil service, Public Service Commission (PSC) Permanent Secretary
The Nadi Chamber of Commerce hopes the government will look into its wish list before the 2010 National Budget is delivered this Friday. Chamber President Dr Ram Raju said that businesses in Nadi are still facing probl
The Jesus strategy has been brought into practice in the Fiji Police Force for major reasons and one of them is to improve public relations. Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni in a press conference last week hig
Telecom Fiji Limited has denied that it is indebted to Digicel Fiji Limited in the sum claimed in light of the Winding Up action taken by Digicel against TFL. Acting CEO of Telecom Fiji, Sakeasi Seru said TFL believes t
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund today completed their two week visit outlining some recommendations for the Government to take into account to help rebuild the economy. IMF's Asia and Pacific Depar
Perform the cibi. President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has told members of the Digicel Fiji 7s team to perform the Fijian war dance known as the cibi when they represent the nation in the IRB 7's series. Nailatikau made
Police have laid charges against the 46 year old Primary school teacher of Labasa who allegedly defiled a class eight student. The teacher is facing one count of indecent assault and three counts of defilement charges.
The case brought by the sacked Netball Fiji coach, Melissa Walker was called in the Suva Magistrates Court this morning. Walker has taken Netball Fiji officials, Milika Muanivai, Wati Seeto, Christina Rokoua and Patric
The twelve contestants vying for the 2009 Miss South Pacific Pageant will be judged on six categories. This was revealed by Chairman of the Judging Panel Carl Ngamoki-Cameron who is a commercial lawyer based in Fiji, at
Public Service Reforms are not always about reducing staff numbers. When asked by Fijivillage News on what measures are being taken to reduce the size of the civil service, Public Sevice Commission Permanent Secretary,
Hundreds of civil servants have converged at Sukuna Park in Suva to mark the opening of the 2009 Civil Service Public Week Celebrations. While opening the celebrations, Minister for Local Government Colonel Samuela Saum
Mobile phone operator Digicel Fiji Limited has issued a winding up petition notice for Telecom Fiji Limited in the High Court. The notice of winding up petition for Telecom Fiji was presented to the High Court by Digice
Transparency International's annual survey in 180 countries has left out Fiji. The 2009 index lists New Zealand as the least corrupt country and for example places Samoa ahead of Italy. Papua New Guinea is near th
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has received an application from the Bank of South Pacific regarding the sale of the Colonial Fiji Group. This has been confirmed by RBF's Barry Whiteside who said they are currently evaluat
Fire investigators are currently at the Pacific Embroidery Factory in the Namaka industrial area in Nadi which was partly destroyed by fire this morning. The Nadi Fire Authority said the investigators are trying to find
The Fiji Chamber of Commerce is calling on the government to link import substitution with agriculture. While Finance Minister Commodore Vorege Bainimarama is preparing to deliver the 2010 National Budget on Friday, Cha
The Fiji Retailers Association says the festive season shopping this year has improved and with huge discounts expected to be given in the coming weeks, consumers are expected to spend more. President Himmat Lodhia said
Police are investigating the cause of a fire which has destroyed the Pacific Embroidery Factory in the Namaka Industrial area in Nadi this morning. The top floor of the factory was completely destroyed. This included
Police are investigating the discovery of an 8 month old fetus in a rubbish dump in Lautoka yesterday. Deputy Divisional Crime Officer Western ASP Manasa Talala said a police team recovered the fetus which was wrapped i
