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The Minister for Education said the New Curriculum Framework has been temporarily withdrawn as more preparation and consultations needs to be held before it can be implemented. Filipe Bole said the NCF follows the const
The Forum Ministerial Contact Group has stated that they are disappointed after interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama told them that elections will not be held by March 2009. Speaking to the media after th
A document released by the National Council for Building a Better Fiji (NCBBF) revealed that 92.5 percent of the people consulted have supported the draft People’s Charter. The NCBBF said they have consulted a tot
Nasinu Mayor Councilor Rajeshwar Kumar has been charged with two counts of alleged abuse of office and embezzlement and is currently in custody at the Central Police station. Kumar's lawyer, Rajendra Chaudhry has co
Police are still looking for the 7 men who robbed the Kundan Singh BP Service station yesterday morning. Divisional Crime Officer Southern SP Apisalome Tuiwakaya had confirmed they are following some leads, however no o
Our new Fiji $1, 50c, 20, 10c and 5c coins as well as the removing of the 1c and 2c coins will save us $8million. Those were the words of Reserve Bank Governor Savenaca Narube at the unveiling of the new coins yesterday
Due to the current state of the economy individuals may not spend as much this year, however we are fully stocked and are ready for the festive season. Those ere the words of Fosters Group Pacific Limited General Manage
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has told the Forum Foreign Ministers that the political situation in Fiji is very hazy with no concrete steps evident of taking the country to elections. Qarase said the Foreign Min
The Ministerial Contact Group which arrived into the country yesterday and are here to have talks on possible General Elections next year, had a successful meeting with Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama
The National Federation Party said they are encouraged with the commitment of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum on trying to ensure a return to democratic rule in Fiji after meeting with the Forum Foreign Minister this a
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama chaired the last meeting of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji today. NCBBF Media Relations Officer, Filimoni Kau said the NCBBF will discuss a report from
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Spokeswoman has confirmed that investigators are still questioning Nasinu Mayor, Councillor Rajeshwar Kumar. Kumar was taken on for questioning by FICAC investigators t
Proposals have been put to the interim Sugar Minister to seek approval for a marginal increase in the local retail price of sugar. Sugar Cane Growers Council Chief Executive Officer Surendra Sharma told Fijivillage that
Fiji's new set of coins was today officially unveiled by the Reserve Bank Governor, Savenaca Narube, marking the completion of the Bank's currency review. Narube said they are changing their coins basically to r
A Suva lawyer has called on the police force to stop favoritism and treat all citizens same. Rajendra Chaudhry said police should not put up tents in front of any private residences and should treat each citizen fairly.
The Forum Foreign Ministers Contact Group met with Former Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry before meeting up with the Interim Prime Minister this morning. Forum Secretariat Officials confirm Chaudhry was scheduled to
Turaga na Tui Cakau and Paramount Chief of Cakaudrove remains adamant that he will not attend the Bose ni Turaga scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday at the QEB. Tui Cakau's Spokesperson, Ratu Jekesoni Yavalanav
A businessman whose service station had been robbed twice in four days has called on police to be more vigilant and conduct proper patrolling during this festive season. Managing Director Kundan Singh Service station B
A 22 year old man charged with sacrilege will know his fate on Monday who pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and larceny in the Labasa Magistrates court this morning. It is alleged that between 26th to 27th Novembe
High Court Judge Thomas Hickie said the role of the judiciary in time of crisis is very clear and that it is to uphold the law. While addressing the prosecutors in the last day of the DPP Conference in the Fijian Hotel
