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While a lot has been said about the legality or otherwise of the implementation of the People's Charter and the constitutional and electoral changes, it has been made clear that the National Council for Building a Be
Economist Doctor Wadan Narsey has rubbished former interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry's statement that Doctor Narsey gave a charge of $1,000 a day to give advice to the Finance Ministry on economic matters.
In an effort to reduce the alarming number of women dying of cervical cancer, cabinet has approved that all girls between the ages of 9 to 12 will undergo the Human Papilloma Virus vaccination program. Cabinet based its
The Rewa Provincial Council will not deviate from what they stand by as they continue to stand against the draft People’s Charter because they do not support the 2006 takeover by the military. Deputy Chairman of t
Members of the Annual Methodist Church Conference yesterday questioned what role the “Think Tank” plays in the running of the Church. The Nabua circuit raised the matter that there is a need for an explanati
The ousted Prime Minister has given his prediction before signed feedbacks are taken on the draft Charter. Laisenia Qarase said if the Interim Prime Minister and his government think there is widespread support for the
The Committee on Better Utilization of Land has been able to discuss the renewal of 1,199 land leases which expired over the last decade. Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama told cabinet that the Taskforc
The Fiji Human Rights Commission believes that it would be good for people to talk about the proposed changes to the Electoral Act and the Draft People's Charter. Chairperson Dr Shaista Shameem said one has to remem
The large Air Fiji planes remain grounded since the directive was issued by the Chief Executive Officer last Saturday. When contacted last night, Air Fiji CEO Saileni Vuetaki confirmed that their services will fully nor
As thousands of copies of the draft People's Charter are currently being distributed to the people of Fiji, the Interim Prime Minister has reiterated that there will be no elections if there is no People's Chart
The Methodist Church of Fiji believes the draft Peoples Charter can cause more coups in the country rather than stopping it. Newly appointed General Secretary, Reverand Tuikilakila Waqairatu made the statement after th
NCBBF Media Head Filimoni Kau confirmed to Fijivillage news that the copies of the draft Charter have already been sent to the various divisions for distribution. Kau said they have printed enough copies of the draft
The large Air Fiji planes remain grounded since the directive was issued by the Chief Executive Officer last Saturday. When contacted this evening, Air Fiji CEO Saileni Vuetaki confirmed that their services will fully n
The Ousted Prime Minister said the Interim Prime Minister's comment that past parliaments have a very poor record in nation building, is an insult. Laisenia Qarase said Commodore Frank Bainimarama's statement is
It’s good news for members of the Fiji Public Service Association employed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji as they will receive a 2.5% COLA payment next month. FPSA General Secretary Rajeshwar Singh confir
Outgoing Methodist Church of Fiji President Reverend Laisiasa Ratabacaca in his message to the 800 members at the Annual Conference had made it clear that the decision on whether the draft Peoples Charter will go ahead i
The Suva High Court was this morning told that a store man with Agriculture Ministry in the Eastern Division had allegedly received several cheques from a company Director between 2000 and 2001 for his personal use. For
Prisoner Josefa Baleiloa who was allegedly assaulted by police officers during his arrest a few weeks ago is still admitted in hospital. According to police, Baleiloa is still recovering and will be questioned in relati
Police are looking for two youths who robbed a Shore Buses Limited driver of yesterday’s takings in Wailada road Lami. Police have confirmed the driver was trying to evade the potholes and had slowed down his bus
The Co-Chair of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji Commodore Frank Bainimarama said they have received positive responses in relation to the draft People's Charter contrary to what has been said in the
