I am in touch with the people
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he is always in touch with the people in Fiji and always makes it a point to visit different areas every week. When questioned by Radio Australia on how he can ga
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98,595 articlesNo special conditions for Qarase says lawyer
SDL's Lawyer Qoroniasi Bale said there were no special conditions attached to Laisenia Qarase's visit to Australia, except that he must return in time to appear in Court again on the 5th of March. Bale made the
No breach in Partnership Agreement - PSC
The Chairman of the Public Service Commission said the PSC did not breach the Partnership Agreement between the Unions and the Government in 2006, as claimed by some unions. Dr Mohammed Yunush said the Job Evaluation is
Netball players receive NZ visas
The New Zealand Government has given the National Fiji Netball Under 21 the green light to travel to New Zealnd for a series of build-up matches prior to the World Youth Championships in August. Senior Private Secretary
Town exec makes recommendation to IG
A chief executive of Lautoka Town Council has recommended to the interim government that the distribution of rations to the towns and cities should be the responsibility of the councils. Pusp Raj said this will lighten
Labasa experiences flash flooding
Heavy rainfall in the last hour has caused flash flooding in the main street of Labasa town. While the water has receded, resident Deo Dutt has confirmed that flood waters rose in only half an hour and some shops and sc
Court told ref will not reconcile
Two Suva soccer players and an official charged with assault today told the Suva Magistrates Court that Suva referee Dhirendra Kewal is refusing to reconcile with them. The three accused, Cedric Datt, Yogesh Narayan and
Subdivision to house 300 families
In its effort to cater for the high housing demand between Suva to Nausori, the Housing Authority has signed an agreement with Bulileka Hire Services to carry out the subdivision of its land at Wainibuku, at a cost of $6
Suicide rate a worrying trend - Health Ministry
In the first seven weeks of 2009, 14 cases of suicide and 14 cases of attempted suicide have been reported. These figures have been confirmed by the Health Ministry who say this is a worrying trend. Spokesperson Iliesa
Woman gets life for children’s death
A 24 year old woman who drowned her two daughters in the Rewa River last year was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Suva High Court this morning. While sentencing Ronika Devi, Justice Isikeli Mataitoga ruled that sh
Judge Gounder tohear retrial
High Court Judge Justice, Daniel Gounder has ruled out an application made by the Director of Public Prosecutions Office that he should disqualify himself from handling the Sakiusa Rabaka case. Justice Gounder in his ru
Kean perfect for job
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama maintains that Francis Kean is the perfect person to lead the Fiji Navy. In an interview with Radio Australia, Bainimarama said Commander Kean has served his time for t
Doctors to meet on viral infections
Close to 70 doctors who are members of the General Practitioners Association will be meeting this evening at the Fiji School of Medicine to discuss the recent increase in viral infections and the use of antibiotics presc
Jewelery shop owner robbed
Ba police are hunting for three men who robbed the director of Mahakali Jewelers yesterday afternoon. Assistant police spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita has confirmed that the three came in a stolen car and threatene
Fire investigation continuing
A team of police officers is still investigating the fire that destroyed Aarkay Motors two weeks ago. Assistant police spokesperson Suliano Tevita confirmed that investigations continue and police have also managed to q
Qarase matter looked at
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase may not be allowed to leave Fiji when he returns from Australia within the next few days. Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said this matter has to be looked at aft
13yr old allegedly defiled
Police have arrested and charged four villagers of Cakaudrove for allegedly indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl over a 3 year period. The four also include a village head man and a businessman. They are aged betw
Fiji to import 40,000 tonnes of sugar
Fiji will be importing over 40,000 tonnes of sugar this year for local consumption. Fiji Sugar Marketing Chief Executive Viliame Savou said all sugar produced this year will be exported to EU countries to fulfill their
Calibrate meters warns Taxi Union
The Fiji Taxi Union general secretary has urged taxi drivers to have their taxi meters calibrated as soon as possible to avoid any bookings. Rishi Ram's comment comes after the Land Transport Authority revealed that
Govt determined: Sayed-Khaiyum
Diversifying the public sector comes with a lot of risks but the interim government is determined to carry on with public sector reform. Interim Public Enterprise Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum had revealed that the curre