Fiji dollar devalued by 20%
The Fiji dollar has been devalued by 20 percent with immediate effect. The newly appointed Governor of the Reserve Bank Sada Reddy announced this earlier today. The RBF said the devaluation will bring the Fiji dollar i
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Sada Reddy Appointed RBF Governer
The Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Sada Reddy has been appointed the Governor of the RBF. Permanent Secretary for Information, Major Neumi Leweni confirms that Reddy was appointed earlier today.  
Devaluation of Fiji dollar was unavoidable-Dr Reddy
Devaluation of the Fiji dollar was unavoidable. The Dean of FIT's Faculty of Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism Studies, Doctor Mahendra Reddy said one of the primary reasons to devalue the dollar was to prevent or d
All State Officers reinstated
Through the State Services Decree, the President has also reinstated all state Offices. These include the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, the Commissioner of Prisons, the Auditor General, the Office of the Direct
This is it: Bainimarama
Public Emergency Regulations will remain in Fiji for 30 days or more and elections will not be held sooner than September 2014. Commodore Frank Bainimarama stressed that no one can stop them from what they have decided
Former Magistrate Appointed Chief Registrar
Former Magistrate Major Ana Rokomokoti has been appointed as the Chief Registrar. This has been confirmed by the Attorney General in the President appointed government under the New Legal Order, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum this
Courts remain closed
The Courts around the country remain closed for the second day today. A notice at the various registries states that all cases listed for today will be deferred for one month. It has also been confirmed that the Senior
Alleged robbers arrested
Namaka Police are questioning four men who are alleged to have been involved in the $56,000 robbery at the Total Service Station in Namaka yesterday morning. Deputy Director Police Operations, SP Erami Raibe has confirm
Labasa focuses on other industries
The Labasa Chamber of Commerce is now focusing on promoting other industries even though many people in the town area dependent on the Sugar Industry. Vice President, Yogesh Kapadia said at the moment, Agricultural base
Pedestrians asked to take precautions
Pedestrians have been asked to take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety on our roads. National Road Safety Council Director, Akapusi Tuifagalele said pedestrians need to ensure they cross the roads at the a
Students warned from stomping
While cheering is a huge part of the Coca Cola Games, officials will be out to try and stop students from stomping in the grandstand. Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Coca Cola Games Vuli Waqa said this is so
Police guard certain offices
Police officers have again been deployed to guard certain officers and buildings today. This had been confirmed by Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri. Police officers were at the RBF Office yesterday to ensure that no one e
Re-appointments still unknown
It is still not known at this stage whether all those holding constitutional appointments will be re-appointed to their positions after being dismissed yesterday and over the weekend, due to the abrogation of the constit
Seek police escorts businesses urged
Police have urged the business community to seek police escorts while taking huge amounts of money for banking. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri made the comment after robbers made away with more than $
Maintain foreign reserves at adequate level
The Association of Banks in Fiji stresses that there is a need to maintain foreign reserves at an adequate level. Chairman of the Association, Westpac General Manager John Cashmore said all local commercial banks strong
Wet weather predicted
Get out your raincoats, umbrellas and cardigans out as wet weather has been predicted for most parts of the country today. Nadi Weather office said an associated cloud and showers lie over Fiji and are expected to move
PIB review on fuel prices underway
If you own a car please note that the Prices and Incomes Board (PIB) confirmed that a review of the local fuel prices is now underway. It had been confirmed that an announcement from the PIB is expected soon. As the wo
Students get additional $76,000
Save the Children has provided an additional $76,000 to students who were affected by the flood that hit the country earlier this year. Chief Executive Officer Chandra Shekhar said they had received late requests for as
Council to meet to appoint chairman
The Ba Provincial Council is expected to meet at the end of this month and high on the agenda is the appointment of a new chairman. Vice Chairman Taukei Navo Ratu Meli Saukuru said there are important issues in the agen
All Constitutional appointments dismissed
All the people who were holding constitutional appointments have been dismissed due to the abrogation of the constitution, and it’s not known at this stage who will take up the vacant positions. From this morning,