PM acknowledges IMF Management
The Prime Minister has acknowledged the Management of the IMF and the World Bank in sending a team in view of the importance of the IMF Article IV Mission. Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said for Fiji, the 2009 Article I
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AG encourages students
Due to our Cultural background we can create a bigger picture, only if we utilise the opportunities and our talents well. Those sentiments were made by the Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to the FIT students at th
NFA to take over Emergency Ambulance Services
The National Fire Authority will now be taking over the Emergency Ambulance Services after Cabinet gave approval for the outsourcing. The Health Minister has asked that the services be taken over by the National Fire Au
Works Ministry requests for more money
The Works, Transport and Public Utilities Ministry has requested the government for more money in next year's budget to facilitate various projects. Spokesperson Seiniana Waqainabete said they have asked for a litt
Man in custody over alleged defilement, abduction
Labasa Police have taken a 21 year old man into custody who allegedly abducted and defiled a 15 year old girl over the weekend. The man who is from a settlement in Labasa allegedly brought the girl to Suva and defiled h
President tours the North
As the President tours the North this week, he has assured the farmers in Dreketi and Seaqaqa that the government knows the potential of rice farming. Ratu Epeli Nailatikau urged the farmers to work together with Agric
Indian Cultural Center to open in Lautoka
People in Western division wanting to learn any form of Indian dance and play different musical instruments will now have their wishes fulfilled through the Indian Cultural Centre. The Director of the Centre, Dr Kamal K
Decree gives more protection to children, victims
Children and victims of domestic violence have more protection under the new Domestic Violence Decree and members of the public can also provide them assistance when needed. The law recognizes children as victims and un
Cabinet agrees to implementation of policies
Cabinet has agreed to the implementation of policies to improve the management of government quarters. This was based on a submission by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama which will mean that there will be a r
Decree protects any family member
The Domestic Violence Decree brings protection to everyone living in a family situation. Those were the words of Former High Court Judge Nazhat Shameem who said under this decree there is a clear definition of what dome
People urged to consider what they eat
You must start looking after yourselves and change your lives accordingly. Those were the words of the Fiji Medical General Practitioners President Dr Rajesh Maharaj as this week is Non-Communicable Diseases week and a
Ex-ALTA land to be rented out
As part of the government's land reform agenda, land which was set aside for non ex-ALTA tenants in Seaqaqa and Dreketi will now be rented out to those interested in acquiring the land for farming purposes. Primary
Police to continue monitoring nightclubs
Police will continue with their monitoring of nightclubs and billiard shops in the Central Division to ensure that they do not break the Law. Deputy Director Police Operations SP Erami Ribe said that nightclub owners ha
Daylight savings to be re-introduced
Fiji get ready for daylight saving time. Cabinet has approved the re-introduction of daylight saving in Fiji from the 29th of this month at 2am to Sunday 25th April, 2010 at 3am. As in 1998 and 1999, the time throughou
Investigation underway against land developing company
A major investigation is underway against a land developing company for allegedly illegally re-claiming areas of land in certain areas in Suva and renting it out for money. Lands Minister Netani Sukanaivalu has revealed
IMF reps meet with PM
A three member delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to discuss Government's reform plans this morning. Armando Morallis of the IMF said the m
Permanent Secretaries charged by PSC
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has laid charges against the two Permanent Secretaries who were sent home last month pending investigations. PSC Chairman Josefa Serulagilagi confirmed to Fijivillage that Dr. Ami Cha
2 still in serious condition after bus accident
A 70 year old woman and 50 year old man are still admitted at the CWM hospital who were in the bus this morning that went off a road in Burerua, Korovou and landed in a drain. Police earlier confirmed that a 70 year ol
Daylight savings decision welcomed
The Chairman of Tourism Fiji has welcomed the decision made by Cabinet to re-introduce daylight saving. Patrick Wong said daylight savings mean more utilization of daylight and more economic activity. Cabinet has ap
Check fire safety standards
The National Fire Authority has once again reiterated its call for property owners to ensure that their property is in compliance with fire safety standards to reduce the risk of fires. This comes after Lautoka fire fig