Govt rejects PIB proposal
The government has rejected a proposal from the Prices and Incomes Board to include the 24 items under the Counter Inflation Act by the end of this month. Attorney General and Minister for Public Enterprise, Aiyaz Sayed
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Implement universal pension scheme-FCOSS
The Fiji Council of Social Services is calling on the government to implement a universal pension scheme for those people who are not civil servants and not a member of the Fiji National Provident Fund. FCOSS Director H
Pregnant mothers urged to test for HIV virus
Please get tested for the HIV virus so your child can have a future. This is the plea from CWM Senior Medical Officer Pediatric Department, Dr Ilisapeci Vereti, who said seeing two babies die this year, as a result of t
Restaurant owners told to get rid of bugs
The Health Minister said that people should contact the Health Authorities if they come across restaurants not complying with the Food Act 2009. Dr Neil Sharma said that restaurant owners should have yearly examinations
Buying Princess Ashika a waste of money
A marine officer from Tonga's Marine Imports Division said buying the Princess Ashika was a waste of time and money. Sione Kavaliku made the comments while appearing before the Royal Commission of Inquiry in Tonga i
Babies dying from HIV a concern
Two babies have died this year as a result of contracting HIV however this could have been avoided. This was revealed this morning by the CWM Senior Medical Officer Pediatric Department Dr Ilisapeci Vereti at the Consul
Govt’s outstanding debt totals $3.066B
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has stated that at the end of June 2009, government's outstanding debt totalled 3.066 billion dollars equivalent to 51.3 percent of GDP. According to the RBF's quarterly report, this com
Cabinet approves compensation
All Disciplined Force members that went on peace keeping duties to Lebanon and Sinai between 1978 to 1997 and were injured or died while on duty will now be receiving compensation from the Government by next year and 201
Threats, pressure from Aust and NZ need to stop-PM
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said he did not physically throw the former Acting NZ High Commissioner out of Fiji. While speaking to TVNZ, Bainimarama said Todd Cleaver was declared Persona Non-Grata base
Food outlets warned
Food outlets around the country will have to tighten up their belts to see that they do not breach the Food Act, 2009 which will result in the outlets paying hefty fines. These warnings come from the Health Minister af
Another Sri Lankan Magistrate sworn in
Another Magistrate from Sri Lanka was sworn in by His Excellency the President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau today. Avantha Lakmal Bandara Wickrama Sooriya is the new Resident Magistrate, who arrived in the country yesterday.
Sex still a taboo subject-President
Responding to HIV effectively requires addressing the social, political, religious and cultural barriers in a rights respecting manner. These are the words of the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau while opening the Consul
Textile industry plays critical role
Employing an estimated 4000 people and supporting over 8000 others who live under the poverty line, the Textile, Clothing and Footwear industry still plays a critical role in poverty alleviation in the country. And afte
Principal given strict bail conditions
The 48 year old Secondary School Principal who has been charged with seven counts of indecent assault and annoying female is not to set foot on Rabi Island. He appeared in Labasa Court yesterday and part of his bail con
Dakuidreketi, Vakatale plead not guilty
Former NLTB Board Member Keni Dakuidreketi, former General Manager Kalivati Bakani and Official Alanieta Vakatale today pleaded not guilty to charges laid against them in the High Court. They were charged with a count
Cabinet approves drafting of Child Welfare Decree
Cabinet has approved the drafting of a Child Welfare Decree. The decision was based on submissions by Minister for Health, Doctor Neil Sharma who said that over the past five years Fiji has recorded increasing numbers o
Water dept looks for funds
The Water and Sewerage Department is looking for funds in the next year's budget to complete some of its major projects. This includes the changing of main water pipes between the Suva-Nausori corridor which is more
Macuata focuses on Look North policy
As the 14 provincial councils await the announcement of the 2010 National Budget, Macuata Provincial Council Chairman and Tui Macuata Ratu Aisea Katonivere said they are not asking the government on what they want in the
Water cuts continue to frustrate residents
Residents of Vitogo Lautoka have raised concerns that they are facing major difficulties as they are not receiving normal water supply for the last five years. A resident, Naleen Maan told Fijivillage that a new reservo
Govt’s debts totaled $3.066B
The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has stated that at the end of June 2009, government's outstanding debt totaled $3.066 billion equivalent to 51.3 percent of GDP. According to the RBF's quarterly report, this compa