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The Interim Indigenous Affairs Minister said the response coming from various chiefs to attend the Bose ni Turaga meeting has been positive. Ratu Epeli Nailatikau said the invitations were still being sent out and it mi
The Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau is liaising with some overseas investors who have shown a keen interest in investing in the country. FTIB Chairman Francis Narayan said they are preparing a list of all the c
A 68 year old taxi proprietor of Tavua has died after the vehicle he was driving collided head on with a Pajero driven by a 23 year old school teacher of Tavua. Divisional Traffic Officer Western, ASP Richard Raju has c
The Land Transport Authority has confirmed today that the driver that lost his life in a tragic accident in Savutalele, Tacirua on Monday afternoon breached the conditions of his mini bus permit. LTA's Media Liaison
The Chairman of the Seaqaqa Advisory Council is calling on the Interim Government to look into developing facilities in the area. Lakhan Prasad said for the past three decades they have put forward proposals to have the
The military has clarified that the members of the RFMF have not received any pay increments since 2007 as claimed by some critics. RFMF spokesperson, Major Neumi Leweni said the soldiers also suffered the 5 percent pay
The military is 20% too large for a developing country such as Fiji. These are the words of Citizen's Constitutional Forum Executive Director, Akuila Yabaki who adds at a time of increasing global uncertainty and po
The Interim Attorney General has called on the International Bar Association to stop treating Fiji like a tin pot country in the South Pacific and respect its sovereignty. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said it is unprofessional f
World re-known ICT Company Mind Pearl will set up its business in the Kalabu tax free zone next June. This is after the Interim Government together with the FTIB reached an agreement with Mind Pearl to set up its call c
The Fiji Audio Visual Commission is confident of bringing in major productions from the US and Australia to produce movies in Fiji next year. FAVC CEO Taniela Bolea said with the new incentives offered to the Audio Visu
The right subject combination will ensure students obtain the right qualifications to enable them to gain employment or attend tertiary institution. The Education ministry is calling on form four students to seek advice
The Interim Attorney General has today rejected suggestions by the International Bar Association (IBA) that the interim government has allegedly threatened the IBA not to come to Fiji assess the rule of law in the countr
The military has today stressed that there was nothing sinister when the RFMF bust its budget by 45 million dollars in the year 2007. RFMF spokesperson, Major Neumi Leweni has also hit out at the former Prime Minister a
Two men found guilty of the murder of taxi driver Murad Buksh have been sentenced to 16 years imprisonment each by the Suva High Court a few minutes ago. Netani Nute and IIaisa Cava Sousou were found guilty of murder.
The Education Ministry has clarified that its budget for next year has increased and not reduced like some critics have falsely made statements. A statement by the Ministry said that its budget has increased by $29,288,
A Police Officer from the Divisional Police Crime Officer Southern's office appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court earlier this week charged with 42 counts of forgery and larceny by servant. Corporal Dharmendra Goun
One of the prominent Unions has called on the Auditor General to investigate those Ministries who have bust their budget and surcharge those who are responsible. Fiji Islands Council of Trade Unions (FICTU) General Sec
The State has applied for a stay to be issued on the proceedings in two cases taken to the High Court by terminated members of the Great Council of Chiefs. Representing the state Lawyer Adish Narayan today submitted tha
Six men who were charged in relation to the ATM robbery at Kundan Singh Supermarket in 2006 have been set free by the Magistrates court this morning after the lawyer for the DPP could not proceed with the case. Magistra
The Department of Multi Ethnic Affairs views the National Advisory Council as important machinery in the links between the government and the people. These are the words of Interim Minister for Indigenous Affairs Ratu E
