SDL To File Restraining Order
The SDL party is expected to file a restraining order in Court to try and stop the work of the consultations on the draft People's Charter. SDL lawyer Niko Nawaikula said he had been working on the case and the mat
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We Are On Schedule: Filimoni Kau
National Council for Building a Better Fiji Media Head Filimoni Kau said although there have been reports of delays of the consultation process of the draft People's Charter, he is confident that they are on schedule
RBF Relaxes Imports Policy
The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has decided to relax its policy on the prepayments of imports which had come as a welcome relief to importers around the country. Prior approval of the RBF was required by importers for pr
Young Gives CID His Statement
Ousted SDL parliamentarian and one of the people who filed the treason complaint against Commodore Frank Bainimarama, senior officers of the RFMF and the interim government, Ted Young is currently giving his statement to
Beddoes Should Include Himself In Treason Complaint
The National Council for Building a Better Fiji has today replied to Mick Beddoes treason allegation that he filed last week, and stressed Beddoes must be aware that this complaint by him should include also "his ow
SDL Out to Stop Consultations Work on Charter
The SDL party is expected to file a restraining order in Court to try and stop the work of the consultations on the draft People's Charter. SDL lawyer Niko Nawaikula said he has been working on the case and the cas
Fiji Faces Housing Crisis-ECREA
As the National Council for Building A Better Fiji teams continue consultations on the draft People’s Charter, the Ecumenical Center for Research Education and Advocacy (ECREA) stressed that Fiji is facing a major
Rule On No Case Known Tomorrow
One of the three men charged in relation to the Agriculture Scam will know tomorrow morning from High Court judge Justice Isikeli Mataitoga whether he has a case to answer or not. Judge Mataitoga heard from the Defense
Quick Actions Contain Fire at MH
Quick action from the staff of MH's Supermarket in Flagstaff managed to contain a fire which broke out in the store from spreading. The Management confirmed the fire started due to an overload in a socket. They are
$230m Hydro Power Scheme Signed
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, along with delegates from the Chinese Embassy as well as FEA signed a new $230 million FJD Hydro power scheme with a Chinese Construction Company. Speaking to Fijivil
Consult Specialists Rather Than Traditional Healers
Consult a specialists rather than traditional healers. This advice comes from Chairperson for the organising committee of World Physio Day, Usha Krishna Saller. She said there are 55 physiotherapists in the country and
Save The Children Fiji Assists Children
The Save the Children Fiji today entered into the 2nd phase of assisting the children in Vatukoula by providing more than $52,000 to 7 schools. Fund's Chief Executive, Chandra Shekhar said that this assistance is fo
Ted Young To Meet CID
Ousted SDL parliamentarian and one of the people who filed the treason complaint against Commodore Frank Bainimarama, senior officers of the RFMF and the interim government, Ted Young will meet with some officers from th
Beddoes Wants Wider Investigation
Ousted Opposition Leader Mick Beddoes, who lodged an official police complaint against Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama, also wants police to investigate certain members of the interim government, senio
Church Stands By Charter Stance
The Methodist Church of Fiji has issued a statement today calling on its members to remain firm with their decision reached in the annual conference, not to support the draft People's Charter. Newly appointed presid
Air Fiji Operations Normalize
Air Fiji Limited Chief Executive Officer Sialeni Vuetaki has today advised that operations have normalized since yesterday. Vuetaki in a press statement said issues surrounding the grounding of Air Fiji Limited aircraft
6 Year Imprisonment For Robber
A 38-year-old who pleaded guilty to 2 counts of robbery with violence has been sentenced to 6 years imprisonment by High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem. Iremaia Ratu pleaded guilty to being part of a group of men wh
Two Accused Have Case To Answer In Agriculture Scam
As the prosecution closed its case against the three men charged in relation to the Agriculture Scam, High Court judge Justice Isikeli Mataitoga has stated that two of the three accused have a case to answer. Judge Mata
Young Willing To Help Police
One of the ousted SDL government members who filed the treason complaint with the police against interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and others, Ted Young said he is more than willing to help police with their inves
3 Year Old Latest Drown Victim
A 3-year-old of Naikorokoro, Sigatoka is the latest drowning victim after her body was found two and a half meters away from where she was swimming with other children. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed th