FIT Students Graduate
Over 1000 students enter the labour market today and start a new journey in their lives as they graduated from the Fiji Institute of Technology this afternoon. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Fiji Trade and Investm
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NGOs Want Return To Democracy
Two years on since the December 5th takeover in 2006, Non-Government Organizations are calling for Fiji to return to democratic rule. However there is a difference of opinion as some want the race based electoral system
Unions Want Elections ASAP
As we continue our special report on “Two Years On Since the Military Takeover”, the Confederation of Public Sector Unions is calling on the interim government to call an elections as soon as possible. Spoke
Liquor Tribunal Confirms Suspensions
The Liquor Tribunal has clarified that the operating licenses of three nightclubs in the Central Division have been temporarily suspended until the 18th of this month. Tribunal Secretary Ravin Narayan has confirmed that
Police Hunt Supermarket Thieves
Police are looking for four youths who were involved in a robbery at a supermarket in Vunimono, Nausori, last night. The four who were wearing masks and were armed with cane knives, beer bottles and pinch bars entered t
Consumer Council Wants Rate Reduction
The Consumer Council said the Fiji Electricity Authority fuel surcharge rate should be reduced as there is now sufficient water level in the Monasavu Dam. This is the call from the Council Manager for Campaigns Informat
Dec 5th, Two Years On
Today is December 5th, and it marks two years since the military takeover. On this day, two years ago, the continuing disagreements between the Qarase led government and the military came to a head and the Army Comm
A Lot Achieved says Leweni
Today, the Deputy Secretary for Information and Military spokesperson Major Neumi Leweni said that they have made a lot of progress since December 2006 and the people, mainly in the rural areas are finally seeing develo
Implement All Strategies: Chaudhry
The Fiji Labour Party (FLP) Leader Mahendra Chaudhry who had been a victim of the coups in 1987 and 2000 holds a different point of view. He said all strategies should be implemented including a reform of the electora
Appointing Qarase Was A Mistake
Over the past 12 months, interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama had made his intentions known and had made it very clear in interviews with Fijivillage on which way the interim government and the military fe
Dec 5th Court Appeal Still In Process
As we mark two years since the December 5th takeover today, Qarase and other members of his government are now in the process of appealing the High Court decision which ruled in favour of the President and the interim g
Youths Rob Supermarket In Nausori
Police are looking for four youths who were involved in a robbery at a supermarket in Vunimono, Nausori last night. The four who were wearing masks and were armed with cane knives, beer bottles and pinch bars entered th
Times Bosses To Know Fate In Jan
High Court Judge Justice Thomas Hickie will decide next month what penalty to impose on Fiji Times Publisher Rex Gardiner and Editor Netani Rika who have admitted to the charge of contempt of court. After the high court
Special Court Sitting For Former NLTB Boss
A former senior executive of the Native Land Trust Board will appear in a special court sitting at the Sigatoka Magistrates Court this afternoon to answer charges of alleged corruption. The former manager was taken in f
Driver In Court For Death of Tourists
A 43 year old man appeared in the Nadi Magistrates Court today facing charges of causing death of the four people who were travelling in a tourist bus that veered off the road in the Nausori highlands in Nadi. Muktiar S
Youths Speak Out About HIV
Following the call by a person living with HIV today calling on the young sexually active people to have HIV tests and to take precautions now, some young people have come out in support saying youths must take action no
No Clause That Restricts Certain Events
The Human Rights Commission said there is no such clause or section in the Constitution or the Fiji Human Rights Act that restricts institutions from organizing events for one ethnic group only. Commission Director Dr S
Restaurants Told To Comply With Act
Restaurant owners have been told to comply with the Restaurant Act or end up in court. This warning comes from the Director Health Services of the Suva City Council Nacanieli Kotoiwasawasa who said that they are getting
Waiting Game For Consumers
As world oil prices continue to decline, consumers in Fiji will have to wait and see by how much further fuel prices will decrease next month. Prices and Incomes Board Secretary Ane Naulivou said they still have not dec
Kadavu Choir Sing Carols Irish Way
As we approach the Christmas season there will be a lot of merry making and Carol singing focusing on the joy of Xmas. A 50 member Kadavu choir will be presenting their Christmas Carols in a different way this Saturday