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The Ministry of Justice is hopeful that the Interim Government will grant their $1 million dollar allocation when the National Budget is announced this Friday. Permanent Secretary Justice, Colonel Pio Tikoduadua who is
Fiji Sports Council Chairman, Paul Yee said there is no reason for Rajendra Chaudhry to drag the Council to Court after Chaudhry claimed that he was not paid for his case against FICAC. Yee said Chaudhry was suspended f
Public Service Commission has completed the hearing against two doctors who allegedly breached the public service code of conduct when dealing with the case of 5yr old Shavneet Kumar. However, PSC Chairman Rishi Ram sai
Nawi Island in Savusavu will soon be developed into a resort. Savusavu Town Clerk, Dharmendra said works are underway as this is one of the major projects which is very important for the economy of the Hidden Paradise.
There will be a clear indication on Friday on whether the interim government has any plans to have the general elections next year. Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said if a significant allocation is not provided
The Confederation of Public Sector Unions has put the Public Service Commission on notice that another industrial action will be imminent if appropriate allocations are not made in the upcoming National budget to pay ci
This clearly shows that with investment in our local people, we can deliver world class results. Those were the words of interim Attorney General and Communications Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum while launching Vodafone
Whenever there is continuous heavy rain and a threat of flash flooding, the Naqali Bridge in Naitasiri is one of the first bridges which are always reported to be under flood waters. Now a solution is on the way. The
Suva Lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry has confirmed that he will file a case against Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) next week. Chaudhry told Fijivillage that FICAC had charged him for obstructing a FICA
Tavua Town will be a hive of activities from today as the Gold Town Carnival starts from today. Tavua Mayor Chandra Singh said the Carnival has been organized by the Gold Foundation which aims to raise more than $50,00
High Court Judge, Filimoni Jitoko has accepted the stay order granted on his ruling to stop all the Peoples Charter work by Justice John Byrne after he sought clarification from the State lawyers on the matter this morni
Everyone is now eagerly awaiting the 2009 National Budget. This includes the residents of Delainavesi and Lami who are calling on the Lami Town Council to urgently prioritise their revenue and fix the ever worsening road
Tavua town is now dependent on the interim government to help kick-start the economy especially with the announcement of the 2009 Budget this Friday. Tavua Mayor Chandra Singh said that Tavua suffered a major blow afte
Suva Lawyer, Rajendra Chaudhry is taking the Fiji Sports Council Chairman to Court after the Council failed to pay the legal fees incurred by Chaudhry while fighting his case against FICAC. According to Chaudhry the cos
The Works and Public Utilities Ministry has suspended all new water meter connections until next year. Ministry's spokesperson, Sainiana Waqanaibete said that anyone who has applied for water meter connection will n
The leader of the SDL party and former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said the international community is fully aware about what is happening in Fiji and the interim government cannot paint a good picture as the facts s
Sigatoka Police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old baby whose body was found in a small creek in a settlement in Sigatoka yesterday afternoon. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri had confirmed the child was a
Chief Fire Officer Mark Reid said since one third of their funding comes from government grants, he is eagerly awaiting the announcement of the Budget, which he hopes will be favourable to them. Reid said an increase wi
Its D-day today as High Court Judge Justice Filimoni Jitoko will decide on his next step after a stay order was granted to the interim government in relation to his orders to stop all People's Charter work. While ma
It’s just three days away from the announcement of the 2009 National Budget and the Fiji Human Rights Group in New Zealand hopes the Interim Government considers the request for the 2000 coup victims to be compensa
