Qetaki Appointed New NLTB GM
Former chairman of the Fiji Law Reform Commission Alipate Qetaki has been appointed the new General Manager of Native Land Trust Board (NLTB) replacing Semi Tabakanalagi who passed away earlier this year. In announcing
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Investigations Continue On Former Officer
Police are expected to continue questioning a former Military Commanding officer and former head of FICAC in the Northern Division again today. Labasa Crime Officers have continually questioned him over the week on abus
It Is Time - Sukanaivalu
It is time to give some ownership of a common name and identity to all the citizens of Fiji. Interim Lands Minister Netani Sukanaivalu said it is disappointing to hear some people saying that to call every Fiji citizen
Tribunal To Make Decision Today
The New Employment Relations Tribunal is expected to make a decision today on the dispute filed by trade unions for civil servants pay restoration to be backdated. Speaking to Fijivillage, Fiji Teachers Union General Se
Figures Don’t Lie - NCBBF
The National Council for Building a Better Fiji reiterates that figures don't lie. These are the words of NCBBF Member Jone Dakuvula responding to an article in one of the dailies that thirty divisions of the Method
Random Bus Checks Continue
The Land Transport Authority continues randoms checks on buses around the country. LTA Chief Executive, Etuate Koroi said to ensure the safety of passengers in buses these checks are extremely important. He adds def
Compassion Goes A Long Way
Showing more compassion and understanding goes a long way in ridding the stigma placed on prisoners. Those were the sentiments of Commissioner of Prisons Brigidier General Iowane Naivalurua, in response to questions rai
We Provide A Gate Way - Narube
Fintel has come a long way since 1976 and has played a major role in the development and shaping of the telecommunications industry in Fiji. Speaking at the launch of Fintel's new image and brand last night, Fintel
Commerce Commission Offers Services
The interim government has today confirmed that mobile phone and fixed line operators can go to the Commerce Commission if they have any issues in relation to the current price control on call and text rates. Digicel Fi
Legal Action Taken Against Govt
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and the SDL party have filed legal action today against the interim government, the State, the Attorney General, the Co-Chair of the People's Charter and the Secretary of the NCB
FIVB Announces New CEO
A new Chief Executive for the Fiji Islands Visitors Bureau has been announced today. Josefa Tuamoto has been appointed FVIB chief and will also take up the role of FVIB International Director Marketing. Board Chairman,
Majority of Maharaj Buses Grounded
Majority of buses, belonging to Maharaj buses which provides services between Navua and Sigatoka have been grounded by the Land Transport Authority. Chief Executive, Etuate Koroi said following the bus fire in Volivoli,
Dangerous Driver Gets 4 Months
Suva High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem today ordered Gilendra Kumar charged with one count of dangerous driving occasioning death and driving a motor vehicle with expired registration to pay the balance of his fine
Marijuana/Drugs Not A Need
Marijuana and drugs is not something that you need. These are the words of American-born Jamaican singing sensation, Sean Kingston when asked on his message to people about marijuana and drugs, at a press conference thi
Bus Accident Bodies Still Not Released
Police have not released the bodies of the ten people who died at the scene in the horrific bus fire in Malaqereqere, Sigatoka on August 29th. Director Traffic SSP Ramend Raj has confirmed the main reason for not releas
Bole To Investigate Assault Incident
The interim Minister for Education Filipe Bole is expected to initiate an internal investigation into the incident where a School principal allegedly assaulted a 16-year-old student after she did not close her eyes duri
Beddoes Drops Earlier Stance
The ousted Opposition Leader has changed his earlier position and is ready to take part in any political dialogue forum to take the country forward. Mick Beddoes said he is willing to drop his earlier stance that the te
More Than 400 To Be Employed at Natadola
More than 400 people will be employed at Natadola Bay resort after it opens its doors in May next year. Newly appointed Manager Neil Houghton has confirmed that resorts opening will bring about more investment opportuni
New National Archives Building Opened
Well managed records are increasingly being accepted as essential to achieving transparency and accountability, they facilitate good governance. These are the words of the Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama at the
Commonwealth Secretariat Remains Mum
The Commonwealth Secretariat has refused to comment on whether it is still willing to facilitate and appoint a chairperson for the proposed Presidential Political Dialogue Forum to discuss electoral changes and help take