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The US government said the suspension of certain US assistance to the Fiji government will remain in place until the President or Secretary of State determines that Fiji has made measurable progress towards the restorati
The Fiji Teachers Union has called on people to become one voice and urge the interim government to hold general elections as soon as possible in the country. Union General Secretary Agni Deo Singh was commenting on the
The people of Fiji and those in authority must work together to help Fiji move forward. These are the sentiments of Ratu Josefa Iloilo in his address to the nation at the Fiji Day Celebrations in Albert Park today. Ra
The SDL Party will pursue its treason complaint in court against Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama, the Co-Chair of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji, John Samy and others, despite the High
Savusavu Police have arrested an 18 year old villager who allegedly defiled a class two student last month. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the incident happened on the 26th of last month and the victim's
Vodafone lines have been disrupted for the past two evenings with people unable to make calls with text messages being delayed, however, management said engineers are currently working on the problem. Vodafone Manager C
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the High Court judgement is an opportunity to renew his invitation to the ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and his supporters, to join the National Council for
The National Federation Party has welcomed the renewed invitation by Bainimarama. General Secretary Pramod Rae believes it;s a good move and the NFP will certainly be a part of the meeting.
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has stressed that the High Court ruling delivered against them yesterday will not stop the SDL from pursuing its other cases in the courts. Qarase said their case against the work o
Despite the understanding that ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase may appeal the High Court ruling announced yesterday, it doesn't change the fact that Fiji's Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama
Today Fiji Islanders across the country celebrate Fiji Day, a day 38 years ago when it gained its independence from Britain. With the theme "Diverse Harmony For A New Fiji", activities have been organized in
More than 1000 primary school students will be showing off their talents at the Art and Craft Exhibition organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency or JICA, in conjunction with the Education Ministry. JICA
The High Court has today ruled in favour of the President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo, saying Ratu Josefa had to take swift and decisive action after the events of December 5th 2006, and the main issue which came into play was t
Acting Chief Justice Gates had to take a short adjournment while delivering his ruling due to a hoax bomb threat call. He received the note about 45 minutes into the delivery of the judgment. He called for an adjournmen
The High Court has today ruled that the decision of the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo to ratify the dismissal of the former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and his ministers and to appoint Doctor Jona Senilagakali as Care
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase was emotional after the ruling and said he will talk to his lawyers. He said the ruling against them is a miscarriage of justice. At a press conference following the ruling Qar
The Fiji Labour Party has welcomed the decision by the High Court in favor of the President and the Interim Prime Minister. Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry said in some ways the Judgment eludes to the fact that the Ouste
The Citizens Constitutional Forum Chairman, Tessa Mackenzie expressed concern at the ruling saying it will only mean more coups for the country. Fiji Islands Council of Trade Union General Secretary Attar Singh said
The President of the Fiji Law Society Dor Sami Naidu said they are surprised with the ruling delivered and will have to further study the ruling as it has far reaching consequences for Fiji. The President of the Sana
The President of the Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha, Dewan Maharaj has welcomed the court's decision. National Federation Party General Secretary Pramod Rae said the ruling is not surprising and there is a need
