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The people of Viseisei, Vuda have supported the actions taken by their 89yr old high chief and President of Fiji, Ratu Josefa Iloilo when he abrogated the 1997 Constitution and signed decrees like the retirement age and
The Pacific Islands Forum through the Ministerial Contact Group wants to have a meeting with the Fiji government. Forum Chair and Niue Premier Toke Talagi said plans are underway to try to speak to Commodore Frank Baini
To come or not to come to Fiji. The Maori Party appears determined to push ahead with a visit to Fiji and send a delegation including its most outspoken MP, Hone Harawira. Harawira told Radio NZ that he remains defiant
In preparation for the upcoming cane harvesting season the sugarcane farmers will be getting a special cane payment soon. Sugarcane Growers Council Chairman, Jain Kumar has confirmed this however he said he would commen
Fiji is soon expected to explore trade potentials with Egypt in a bid to strengthen its international trade links. Egypt’s Ambassador to Fiji Omar Metwally Mohammad, who was in the country last week confirms that
This year will be the 130th year of the arrival of Girmitiyas in Fiji. To mark the celebration, the Nausori Girmit Committee has requested all citizens of Fiji to remember May 14th by praying and sharing stories of the
The new FTA Institute for indigenous Studies was yesterday launched by Rewa High Chief Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Temumu Kepa who called it a mix breed of contribution. She also wished the members of the FTA well especially t
In applying a new staffing formula, the Education Ministry has revealed that it would only need to replace 374 teachers out of the total number that retired last week. The Ministry confirmed that it has the required num
Mobile phone operator, Digicel, and Telecom Fiji Limited have signed an interim inter-connectivity agreement which would allow customers to make calls from Digicel to a landline at reduced rates. Commerce Commission Cha
The Lands Ministry has implemented a number of measures recently to achieve a 50% reduction in civil service costs. Permanent Secretary Maria Matavewa confirmed the measures are mostly cutting down on operational costs
The chiefs of Ba will make a courtesy call to our 88 year old President Ratu Josefa Iloilo tomorrow at Government House. Roko Tui Ba Ratu Sireli Vesikula said the Bose ni Momo of Ba met during the provincial meeting las
The Australian government has set aside over $43 million for its ongoing aid program in Fiji through the Enterprise Challenge Fund and a private company is the first to benefit. Australian High Commissioner to Fiji Jame
Police have charged a 23 year old accounts clerk for allegedly stealing more than $112,000 from a prominent supermarket in Labasa. The man who is originally from Labasa has been charged with one count of larceny by serv
Why aren’t you doing your job? Those were the words of the Chief Magistrate Ajmal Gulab Khan as he told off a police prosecutor in court this morning. The prosecutor had told the court that he did not have a file
The mothers at the Father Law Home in Lami will get a special treat on Mother's Day this Sunday. Sister Elenoa said they have decided to have a get together on Sunday for the elderly people, mainly the mothers who h
Police have managed to arrest the main robbery suspect and recovered the shotgun that was stolen from Navua businessman Anil Sharma's house a few weeks ago. The man was arrested in Nakasi and is being interrogated b
Since its appointment in January 2007, the present government has been resolute to move Fiji forward to sustainable peace, stability and prosperity. These are the words of Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama add
James Collins, a UK barrister, has been appointed as the First Parliamentary Counsel in the Office of the Attorney General under the new legal order was established by the President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo. The position, wh
Police are warning members of the public to be aware of fake $20, $50 and $100 bills floating around. This is after a 27yr old man of Lami, allegedly tried to cash a fake $20 note. He is now in police custody after po
The Health Ministry has launched the Public Health Information System which will now be used to keep an eye on the trend of illness in the country and implementation of new policies. Permanent Secretary Health, Dr Sala
