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The interim government claims that the Australian Authorities brought in a Defence Advisor into Fiji under the pretext that he was just a visitor on holiday and that proper protocols may have been ignored. As Australia
The United States government regrets the decision by the Interim Government to declare the Acting New Zealand High Commissioner Caroline McDonald "persona non-grata". In a statement released, the United States
Those criticizing our move to expel Acting High Commissioner Caroline McDonald should find out all the details first. These are the words of Information Ministry Deputy Secretary Major Neumi Leweni on the criticisms re
The Interim Education Minister Filipe Bole is calling on people to remember the true meaning of Christmas and not to get lost in the hype of commercialization. He said that in the tradition of exchanging gifts, children
The National Fire Authority has urged members of the public to take extra precaution this festive season after three people lost everything in a fire in Tavarau, Ba yesterday. The owner of the house was believed to have
People living in the Suva/Nausori corridor have been advised to collect water to avoid frustration during Christmas holidays as water cuts still continue in some areas. Public Utilities spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete
Christmas is a time for church services, family, friends and a lot of chow. Fijivillage ventured into the shopping frenzy in the capital to see what people had to say about Christmas and how they'll spend it. Me
A total of 80 drivers have been arrested and charged for drunk driving during police operations even before Christmas. Senior Officers at the Traffic Department have confirmed that these drivers were arrested throughout
People living in the Suva/Nausori corridor have been advised to collect water to avoid frustration during Christmas holidays as water cuts still continue in some areas. Public Utilities spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete
The Interim Lands Minister is hopeful that most of the sugarcane land leases that is due to expire between this year and 2010 will be renewed. Netani Sukanaivalu confirmed the Committee for Better Utilization of Lands h
The Pacific Youth Festival Organizing Committee has expressed concern that they have not have heard any word from their New Zealand counterparts as to whether they are going to attend the Fest next year. This follows th
Christmas is a time for reflection and a time to be thankful for all creation. Those were the words of Head of the Catholic Church Archbishop Petero Mataca in his Christmas Message which focuses on climate change and th
"In the true spirit of Christmas, let us think of those who have suffered and continue to suffer". That is what the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre (FWCC) believes as they will open their office for counseling
A total of 80 drivers have been arrested and charged for drunk driving during police operations even before Christmas. Senior officers at the Traffic Department have confirmed that these drivers were arrested throughout
The New Zealand government has taken immediate retaliatory action after acting New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji Caroline McDonald was declared Persona Non Grata and told to leave the country by the interim governmen
Taxi owners are being asked to exercise caution this festive season. Fiji Taxi Union Generls Secretary Rishi Ram said that at the moment there is an increased demand for taxi services as many people are doing last minut
Let us not forget those who are less fortunate then as we celebrate Christmas. Those are the words of the General Secretary of the Methodist Church of Fiji Reverend Tuikilakila Waqairatu. He reminds the people of Fiji t
Expect heavier police presence in major towns and cities today as many people will rush for the last minute shopping today. Deputy Director Police Operations, SP Erami Raibe said officers have been deployed to towns and
This has been confirmed by Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum in a press conference this afternoon on the matter. Sayed Khaiyum said McDonald has now been declared Persona Non-Grata and has been given reason
The issue of sugarcane land leases has been used as a political football game over the years by some politicians. These are the words of Interim Lands Minister, Netani Sukanaivalu who said politicians in the past have b
