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Christians around the world today and tomorrow celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion on the cross for our sins. Vicar General of the Catholic Church Father Beni Kaloudau said there are a numbe
Police are trying to identify the body of a man which was found floating in the Rewa River near Kasavu village this morning. A group of villagers saw the body, brought it out of the river and alerted police. According
President Ratu Josefa Iloilo has appointed Army Commander Commodore Frank Bainimarama as Prime Minister of his interim government. Commander Bainimarama took his oath before Ratu Josefa Iloilo at Government House just a
The Citizens Constitutional Forum described the purported abrogation of Fiji's internationally acclaimed 1997 constitution as unfortunate. CCF’s Reverend Akuila Yabaki called on the President and the Republic
Two political parties have shown support to the decision to abrogate the constitution. Justice and Freedom Party general secretary Dildar Shah said the President has been forced to take this action in national interest
The New Zealand Government has condemned the President's decision. Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully called the move by Ratu Josefa Iloilo to disband the Court of Appeal after their unfavourable decision "
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji has announced that Fiji's economy is now projected to contract by 0.3 percent in 2009 compared to the 2.4 percent growth announced in November last year. Savenaca Narube said
People living around the higher areas in upper Labasa are being called on to use water sparingly as water disruptions are expected due to a burst pipe near Nasekula. Water Supply spokesperson Maika Nagalu said water tru
The President Ratu Josefa Iloilo has abrogated the 1997 constitution. President Iloilo made the announcement in a national address this morning and he appointed himself as the Head of State. President Iloilo also re
Police have stepped up its security and more officers will now be seen patrolling on the streets. Director Operations SSP Waisea Tabakau said the safety and security of the people is their main priority. Meanwhile,
Fiji does not have a government, Prime Minister or any minister and now the nation awaits word from the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo to appoint a caretaker Prime Minister. In his national address last night, Army Comman
The Fiji Court of Appeal ruled yesterday that the dismissal of Laisenia Qarase as Prime Minister after the events of December 2006 and the dissolution of parliament were unlawful. While delivering the summary of the rul
Police are investigating the death of 20 year old who was found dead in her house on Wednesday. Police Spokesperson Western,Wame Bautolu said the girl was discovered in her room by her father in Namaka Nadi. Police hav
Let the Spirit and the true meaning of Easter bring unity and hope for the nation. That is the comforting words from the Catholic Church Vicar General, Father Beni Kaloudau as we mark Friday today. Christians around
A Labasa man who was convicted of killing his wife in a fit of rage was given a suspended jail sentence. Judge Justie Isikeli Mataitoga while delivering his ruling said Chandar Deo's 16 year old marriage to Meena Wa
The Fiji Court Of Appeal has just ruled that the dismissal of Laisenia Qarase as Prime Minister after the events of December 2006 and the dissolution of parliament were unlawful. While delivering the summary of the ruli
Soon after the ruling Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase was delighted. He said it is now for the President to do the right thing in accordance with the ruling. Qarase also stressed that they have no intention to
Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khiayum said they will have to study the declarations as they intend to appeal the matter in the Supreme Court. Sayed-Khaiyum said the interim ministers will not vacate office just a
The Fiji Law Society President Dorsami Naidu has called on the Bainimarama led interim government to abide by the Appeals court ruling. According to Naidu, the legal fraternity is ready to assist the country move forwa
The three judges of the Fiji Court of Appeal will deliver their ruling in the Qarase verse Bainimarama case from this hour. The appeal hearing ran for three days and the three judges, Justice Randall Powell, Justice Ian
