Villagers Help Police
It has been revealed that villagers are helping police by uprooting marijuana plants themselves and handing the plants over to police. Police Public Relations Officer Ema Mua said it is a good sign that villagers have o
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Party Leader Taken In For Questioning
A party leader was taken in for questioning by police yesterday for allegedly breaching the Public Order Act. Police spokesperson Ema Mua told Fijivillage that the political leader was questioned and released last night
Common Name Will Not Be Accepted
The paramount chief of Dratabu in Nadi revealed that the issue on the proposed Draft Charter that a Common Name "Fijian" should be used to all the citizens of Fiji will not be accepted in the Vanua. Taukei Nav
Electoral Reform Maybe Discussed At Forum
The Draft People's Charter does not say for electoral reform to be implemented without parliamentary approval. These are the words of National Council for Building a Better Fiji member and Citizens' Constitution
Ship Owners Want IG Help
The President of the Ship Owners Association has called on the interim government to step in and do something to help them counter the increase in fuel prices. Speaking to Fijivillage, Dhuruga Prasad said their pleas ha
Do Your Best Says Rapper
It's an event that allows children to freely express themselves on issues that affect them. These are the words of local Rapper Mr Grin in regards to Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show". Mr Grin said
Chaudhry Remains Silent On Draft Charter
The Interim Finance Minister has opted to remain silent on the recommendations made in the Draft People's Charter. Mahendra Chaudhry told Fijivillage that he will not make any comments on the reactions received from
Interim PM To Meet Chinese Investors
While in China to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama will also meet with Chinese investors, businesses and travel agents with the primary focus of promoting inve
Common Name A Non Issue
The Chairman of the Naitasiri Provincial Council said the use of the word Fijian as a common name for all citizens of Fiji is a non-issue. Speaking to Fijivillage, Ilaitia Tuisese said to this day the issue of a common
IG Has Not Delivered-TIF
The Chairman of Transparency International Fiji said that they are concerned about the Interim Government's involvement in the formation of the Draft People's Charter, especially when the Interim Government has n
Deleting Records Does Not Help Says Beddoes
Racial harmony will not be created by eliminating racial categorization in all government records and registers said Ousted Opposition Leader Mick Beddoes. He said he is shocked to hear that the historical racial record
Conference Preparations Underway
Preparations are underway for the annual Methodist Church Conference which kicks off next Thursday in Suva where thousands of people are expected to attend. The Nadi Church circuit has already pre-booked 10 rooms at Stu
Civil Service Changes Must Go Through Unions
It has to be noted that any changes with regards to the civil service workforce by way of rightsizing through outsourcing must first go through the Unions. These are the words of Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary Ag
Tadra Kahani Allows For Development Of Artistic Skills
Pacific Islanders are usually known for their artistic flair, so an event like Tadra Kahani is good because it allows young children to develop their artistic talents. Speaking to Fijivillage, rapper Mr Grin said taking
Auditor Generals Claims on RBF Dismissed
The High Court today dismissed claims by the Auditor General against the Reserve Bank of Fiji for Declarations that the Auditor General is legally required to audit the accounts of the Reserve Bank, and that the Bank is
Common Name Good-Ratu Epeli
Acting Interim Prime Minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau said the common name "Fijian" for all citizens of Fiji is a good idea. Ratu Epeli said although he respects the SDL Leader, Laisenia Qarase's statement that
Qarase Wants Answers
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has questioned the NCBBF on whether the recommendation in the draft People's Charter to eliminate the racial categorization in all government records and registers, includes the
VKB Not Referred To
A member of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji, has clarified that Pillar 2 of the Draft People's Charter where it states that racial categorization in all government records and registers be eliminated,
Military Should Serve Govt Of The Day
The military should not be dominant but should serve the government of the day and the people of Fiji. These are the sentiments of the Ousted Opposition Leader Mick Beddoes, in reference to Pillar 1 of the Draft People&
Dhansukh Lal Bhika Ruling Next Week
The Suva High Court will make a decision on the 11th of August, whether to grant a permanent stay on the case against businessman, Dhansukh Lal Bhika which he is charged with nine counts of official corruption and one co