Over 90 Chiefs Arrive at QEB
Over 90 high chiefs have arrived at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks to register for the Bose Ni Turaga tomorrow. Among them is the Vunivaku of Rewa Ro Epeli Mataitini who is a close relative of the Marama Roko Tui Dreketi,
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Bainimarama Rubbishes Call For Apology
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has made it clear that he will not be lured into public statements being made by the Qaranivalu, Ratu Inoke Takiveikata, for him to publically apologize for what he has
Another Escapee Recaptured
The Police Strike Back Team and Ready Action Force arrested another prisoner who escaped from the Korovou Prison on Saturday. Assistant police spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita confirmed that Viliame Gauna was arres
Jewellers Keep Fingers Crossed
Jewellery retailers are keeping their fingers crossed that they would not have to increase prices of gold products as they brace for a huge increase in the cost of gold imports. Fiji Retailers Association president Himm
Children Deserve Proper Education
Every single child deserves a proper education. These are the words of the chairman of the Fiji Islands Tourist Association Nadi Branch Errol Fifer while handing over a $12,000 cheque to the Save the Children Fund this
Staff Hold Party For Home Residents
With Christmas just ten days away and those parents who for some reason are now residents of the Old People's Home will have a reason to smile as the staff of the home will hold a party for them. Superintendant Wati
Chiefs Arrive For Meeting
High chiefs from around the country have started arriving at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks for the two day Bose Ni Turaga meeting starting tomorrow morning. The Vunivalu of Rewa Ro Epeli Mataitini has arrived at the Quee
Other Costs Need To Be Considered-FTU
The Fiji Taxi Union said there are other costs that have gone up in the taxi industry which some people forget to take into consideration before making calls for taxi fares to be reduced. Unions General Secretary Rishi
Interlocutors To Meet Qarase
The two interlocutors for the proposed President's Political Dialogue Forum will meet with former Prime Minister and SDL leader Laisenia Qarase this hour. One of the Interlocutors Dr Robin Nair confirmed he and Dr S
Vunivalu of Serua To Attend Chiefs Meet
The Vunivalu of Serua who is one of the high chiefs from the Burebasaga Confederacy has confirmed that he will attend the Bose Ni Turaga. Ratu Aseri Latianara has decided to be part of the meeting as his province has su
Prisoner Recaptured
A prisoner who escaped from Korovou Prison on Saturday was arrested at Jittu Estate about half an hour ago. Deputy Director Operations SP Erami Raibe has confirmed that 27 year old Sitiveni Baleisomosomo was arrested by
Charter Report To Be Handed To President
The National Council for Building a Better Fiji will take the final report on the Draft Charter and the response forms to the President at 3 this afternoon. Media spokesperson Filimoni Kau said the delegation will go to
Weleilakeba Denies Fresh Charges
Former Fijian Holdings Limited chief executive officer Sitiveni Weleilakeba today denied the fresh charges laid against him. FICAC prosecutor Henrietta Matakitoga made an application to withdraw initial charges of forge
Local Govt Association Discuss IG Decision
The Fiji Local Government Association is currently meeting in Nadi to discuss the Interim Cabinet's decision for all the councilors’ terms to expire at the end of next month. All the town and city councils hav
Driver Flees Accident Scene
Police are looking for a driver who was involved in a fatal hit and run accident in Lovu, Lautoka, last night. Assistant spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita has confirmed a man was walking along the road when he was hi
Non Attendance Not A Bother
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama stressed that the interim government is not bothered about the chiefs who have refused to attend the “Bose Ni Turaga” starting at the Queen Elizabeth Barrack
More Projects For Savusavu
The Interim Minister for Public Enterprises has reiterated government's commitment to addressing areas that have enormous potential but have been economically deprived. Aiyaz Sayed-Kaiyum made the comments while ope
Aust Hopes Fiji Will Go To Elections Soon
With no timeframe set for elections in Fiji, the Australian government is now hoping that good sense will prevail and Fiji will go to elections soon. Australian Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith who left the country on Fr
5 Service Stations Robbed In Less Than A Week
Five service stations have been robbed in less than a week in the Southern Division. The latest one was the Total Service Station in Raiwaqa which was robbed on Saturday night. Five masked men armed with cane knives an
No Word Yet On Taxi/Bus Fare Decrease
There is still no word yet on whether bus and taxi fares will decrease based on the huge reduction in fuel prices earlier this month. The Land Transport Authority which approves the fare increase or reduction is yet to