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About fifty students escaped with their lives earlier this afternoon after the bus they were travelling in caught fire in Volivoli Sigatoka. Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama who was on his way to Suva
The Prisoner who was allegedly brutally assaulted by police officers in Cunningham during his re-capture has died at the CWM Hospital this morning. CWM Hospital General Manager, Doctor Eloni Tora confirmed to Fijivillag
The Fiji Human Rights Commission stresses that matters are now out of their hands and Police must thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding Josefa Baleiloa's death. FHRC Chairperson Dr. Shaista Shameem s
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has reiterated the need for good leadership as he addressed some 4000 people during consultations on the draft Peoples Charter at Churchill park in Lautoka this afternoo
As the SDL party awaits decisions from the police on whether to investigate the treason allegations against members of the interim government and the RFMF, the Interim Defence Minister stresses that no one is interfering
Lawyer representing businessman Ballu Khan, QC Peter Williams, in his summing up gave alot of reasons why a stay should be granted on the case whereby Khan and nine others are charged for allegedly planning to assassinat
The Chief Executive Officer of Air Fiji Limited, Sialeni Vuetaki said that he respects the workers’ rights to make their decisions and the process of secret ballot by the Union to determine their strike action is p
Quick action from the National Fire Authority saved a four flat residential building at River Road, Nausori from being completely razed to the ground at nine o'clock last night. The National Fire Authority's Sta
The Kadavu Provincial Council maintains that they are only relaying the thoughts of their people in regards to what they think about the Draft People's Charter. Ratu Varani Rayawa said the comments made by the Inter
A senior Corporative officer based at Labasa office has been charged by FICAC and was produced in the Labasa Magistrates court this morning. Assistant Corporative officer Northern, Atonio Peni Vere, has been charged in
A 49 year old mother of two was this morning sentenced to nine months imprisonment by High Court Judge Justice Daniel Gounder this morning after she pleaded guilty to being in possession of marijuana. Daya Wati was foun
Interim Education Minister has urged students to make use of libraries and emphasized that one of the best ways to achieve success in examination is through the use of library. While opening the newly renovated library
The ousted Prime Minister and other SDL members are now waiting for the Police Commissioner's decision on whether the force would follow the rule of law and investigate the treason complaint. Laisenia Qarase who gav
As some the draft Charter consultations gain momentum, the interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama had stressed that it is not the job of the provincial councils in the country to say that they reject the dra
Ousted Leader of Opposition, Mick Beddoes has called on interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama to justify his claims that many people support the Draft People's Charter. Beddoes maintained majority of th
Police have applauded the lengthy jail sentences given to 4 men who were found guilty of robbing the MH Superfresh, Tamavua in July last year. Director Operations SSP Waisea Tabakau said the 13 and 14 year jail term cle
Mosquito spraying campaign begins in Nasinu this morning. Deputy Mayor Dhiren Sardar said spraying has begun in Narere and will continue this afternoon in other areas of Nasinu. He added council is concerned about repo
A senior corporative officer based at Labasa office has been charged by FICAC and was produced in the Labasa Magistrates court this morning. Assistant Corporative officer Northern Atonio Peni Vere had been charged in re
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has sent out a stern message to political parties who are threatening to pull out of the Presidential Forum. Bainimarama said the parties not interested in taking Fiji
The Leader of the Fiji Labour Party said Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase should think of the position he had taken after the May 2000 coup before proceeding with his treason complaint against the current administra
