Vocea Appears In Court
Former Works Ministry CEO Anasa Vocea who is charged with 8 counts of extortion by a public officer appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court this morning. His lawyer Haroon Lateef informed the Magistrate Amani Rokotinavi
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2,271 ALTA Land Leases Expired
Figures released by the Sugar Cane Growers Council reveals that 2,271 ALTA land leases have expired in Vanua Levu since 1st January 1997. According to the figures compiled by the Sugar Cane Growers Council out of the 2,
$5M Provided Wisely Utilized
The Commissioner Northern has stressed that $5 million provided by the interim government in this year's National budget for Northern Development program is being wisely utilized. Lt Colonel Inia Seruiratu said bulk
FCOSS Hopes Govt Approves Approval
The Fiji Council of Social Services is hopeful that the interim government approves its proposal to have a pension scheme for the senior citizens of the country due to rising prices of goods and services. Chief Executiv
Charges Against Doctor Dropped
Charges against one of the doctors who allegedly breached the public service code of conduct when dealing with the case of 5-year-old Shavneet Kumar, have been dropped. Public Service Commission Chairman Rishi Ram told
Stop Misleading People: Qarase
The Leader of the SDL Party and former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase has today called on the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to stop misleading people about Fiji's situation. Qarase said he is
Man Gets 18 Months For Leaking Papers
The man who pleaded guilty to stealing and selling 3 Fiji Junior Certificate Exam (FJCE) papers has been sentenced to 18months behind bars. Iliasa Vakadranu who pleaded guilty to contravening with the examination act an
Qarase, SDL To Reveal Next Course Of Action
Former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase and his SDL Party will reveal in the High Court tomorrow what action they will take after a stay order was granted to the Interim Government on Justice Filimoni Jitoko's ruling
Filarisis Still Prevalent In Outer Islands
Despite attempts to eliminate lymphatic filarisis with distribution of free tablets, health officials are in the dark as to the reasons why the infection is still prevalent in Rotuma, Lakeba and the Moala islands. Natio
4 Appear In Court For Allegedly Counterfeiting Fiji Currency
Four youths appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon charged with alleged Forgery, Uttering False Documents and producing fake notes after they allegedly counterfeited $3000 in Fijian currency. The plea for
Yoshida Brothers To Perform Live In Fiji
A fusion of the old and the new is what the world re-known Yoshida brothers from Japan will be offering the people of Fiji at their live concert tomorrow night. As part of their Southern Hemisphere tour, the brothers, R
FHRC Group In NZ Commends Interim Govt Decision
The Fiji Human Rights Group in New Zealand has commended the decision taken by the Interim Government to finally look into the issue of paying compensation to the 2000 coup victims. Group's Spokesperson, Santa Mahar
Investigation Continue On Body Found
Police believe that the 39-year-old caretaker, whose body was found in Victoria Parade on Satudary night, was involved in a brawl with 2 men soon after he got out of a nightclub. Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri had confi
Cause Of PAFCO Fire Not Known Yet
The National Fire Authority (NFA) is expected to know the cause of the PAFCO factory fire in Levuka this week. Chief Fire Officer Mark Reid confirmed his senior officers are currently putting together a report on the in
No Meet Yet On Bus Fire Compensation
Relatives of the 12 Raiwaqa bus fire victims have not been able to meet to discuss whether they will be claiming compensation from Raiwaqa Bus Company. Natokalau village advisor Tokasa Vodivodi told Fijivillage, that fa
Agricultural Ministry Totally Dysfunctional
Agricultural production will continue to suffer if the Agriculture Ministry does not wake up and take decisive action. Fiji Labour Party (FLP) Leader and former interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said he has not
Qarase Hopes Bainimarama Changes His Mind
SDL Leader and former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase hopes interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama changes his mind on his earlier stance of No Charter No Elections. Qarase is now hoping that Bainimarama take
Police Apprehend Drug Seller
An alleged drug seller was arrested by Sigatoka Police after he accidently stopped a carrier full of police officers at Valley Road, Sigatoka on Saturday morning. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri had confirmed the
Help The Northern Division: Karan
The business community in the North is hoping that there will be some concrete initiatives and not just false promises in relation to the Northern Development program, formally known as the Look North Policy when the nat
Concerns Raised Over Media Reporting
The media has jumped on the band wagon of the politicians in questioning the independence of the judiciary. Those were the sentiments of interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum on the interim government's rea