Work Together For The Nation
The Fiji Labour Party in its Deepawali message has called on leaders to work together to bring stability and democracy in the country. Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry said the political dialogue yesterday is a clear indi
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Bainimarama Attitude Positive
The National Federation Party said Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama's attitude towards other political leaders has changed for the positive. The Party's General Secretary Pramod Rae said in the
Strong Commitment To Consensus Made
The first round of talks between the interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama and political party leaders ended in the last hour with the parties agreeing to consensus building and further dialogue to convene
Police Await Student’s Medical Report
Nabouwalu Police are awaiting for the medical report of a Secondary School student of Bua who was allegedly beaten by a teacher. Station Officer Nabouwalu has confirmed the incident saying that an official investigation
Filipe Bole Issues Strong Warning
The Ministry of Education is calling on all teachers who inflicts corporal punishment on any student will have to face the consequences of their actions by the Court of Law. In a statement, Interim Minister for Educati
It’s Not Right Time To Call Everyone A Fijian-ECREA
It is not the right time to call everyone a Fijian. Those are words of the Coordinator of Faith and Social Programme with ECREA, Sister Vito-lia Mua who stresses that people will not just change their attitude of accept
Two Options Available
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has told the 23 party leaders at the meeting at Parliament this morning, that there are two options available to them, the first, is to move forward through dialogue, c
Lami Police Hunt for Suspect
A team of detectives from the Lami Police Station are still looking for a man who allegedly brutally assaulted and raped a 22yr old girl yesterday. Police have confirmed they are following some leads and arrests are exp
Electric Fault Caused Truck Fire
Police believe that an electrical fault caused the fire in a truck this morning at Naiborebore in Tailevu. The truck was laden with gravel when a fire started from the engine around 9am. The driver of the truck escaped
Hindus Prepare For Festival of Lights
Diwali or the Festival of Lights is a symbol of victory of good over evil which will be celebrated by the Hindus around the world tomorrow. On this day hundreds and thousands of lamps are lit on the eve of Diwali Pooja
Quarantine Dept Await Police Response
The Quarantine Department has today revealed that they are waiting for a response from the Police Department, before they carry on with any raids or prosecution of businesses found selling illegally imported food items.
Small Diwali Celebrated Today
As Hindus around the country are getting ready to celebrate Diwali tomorrow on a big scale, "Choti Diwali" or "Small Diwali" will be celebrated today. "Small Diwali" is celebrated on a sma
Rishikul Receives Tadra Kahani Cheque
Winning the Tadra Kahani Dream Story Stage Show after years of competing has taught my students a lot about dedication and perseverance. These are the words of Tadra Kahani senior division champions Rishikul Sanatan Co
Parties To Meet Interim PM Today
Fifteen political parties are expected to convene at the Parliament complex in the next three hours to engage in talks with the interim Prime Minister about the future of our country. The political parties include Fiji
Elections Office Hopeful Of Favourable Announcement
The Supervisor of Elections is hoping that the announcement of the 2009 Budget will be favourable to their preparation work for the next elections. Speaking to Fijivillage, Felicity Heffernan said at the moment they are
Rent Money Delay Raises Concerns
The Namosi Provincial Company is concerned about the delay in the releasing of rent money from the Lands Ministry regarding the renting of Namosi House currently occupied by the Ministry of Health. Company Managing Dire
People Cautious While Shopping
The Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha Fiji has noticed that people doing Diwali shopping are not spending as much as they did in previous years. Sanatan Dharam Secretary Kamal Sharma said the high prices of goods and serv
NFP Confirms Participation in Political Dialogue
The National Federation Party will be part of the Political leaders meeting that is expected to take place in the Parliament complex tomorrow. The Party, in its management board meeting decided today that people of Fiji
Police Question Man Caught With Explosive Devices
Police are now questioning a 34 year old unemployed man of Nasomo in Vatukoula he was caught with three explosive devices on him yesterday. Police Spokesman, Atunaisa Sokomuri said that received a tip-off early yesterda
Political Leaders Brought Divisions-ECREA
The Ecumenical Centre for Research, Education and Advocacy has stressed that current Political leaders have not truly served their people but have brought divisions amongst the various races in Fiji. The Coordinator of