Do Not Obsess Over The Costs
With plans already in place for wide public consultations to be held on the draft People's Charter starting within the next few days, one of the members of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji (NCBBF) said
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Draft Charter Recommends Enhanced Military Role
One of the recommendations in the draft People's Charter is to enhance the role of the military in national development through legislative reform to redefine its role. Co-Chair of the National Council for Building
NCBBF Endorses Draft Charter
The National Council For Building A Better Fiji (NCBBF) has endorsed a Draft People’s Charter for Change, Peace and Progress. Some of the issues discussed in the Draft Charter are good governance which hopes to er
Consumers Association Wants Answers
The Fiji Consumers Association will lead a delegation to the Prices and Incomes Board this morning to seek answers behind the massive increase in fuel prices which have come into effect from this morning. Association Ge
Consumer Council Wants IG Intervention
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on the interim government to intervene and provide the much needed relief to consumers after another fuel price increase from today. Chief Executive Officer Premila Kumar said the
International School Focuses On Poverty
Basing their theme on an ancient American Indian prophecy, International School Suva’s theme will look at problems not only faced globally but here in Fiji. Speaking to Fijivillage, Year 12 student Monique McGinni
NCBBF Endorses Publication of Peoples Charter
The National Council For Building A Better Fiji this afternoon endorsed the publication of a Draft Peoples Charter for Change Peace and Progress. The Fifth Meeting which was held at Nasova discussed the reports and reco
Draft of Peoples Charter Made Public Tomorrow
A major step in the history of Fiji is currently unfolding at the Nasova Police Barracks as a draft of the People's Charter recommending major constitutional and electoral changes is being made public by the National
Biggest Fuel Price Increase
Brace yourself, for the biggest fuel price increase which comes into effect from mid night tonight. The Prices and Incomes Board has announced that effective midnight tonight the price of motor spirits will increase by
Name Fijian Refers to Indigenous People of Fiji-Church
The Methodist Church of Fiji believes that the name "Fijian" quite clearly refers to indigenous people of Fiji as stipulated in the Constitution. The Church said it has already made a submission to the Interim
FNPF Faces Dilemma
Serious concerns have been raised regarding the significant growth in the partial withdrawals and the impact this might have on the original objective of the Fiji National Provident Fund's pension fund. Co Chair of
Stats Show More Girls Repeat School
More girls are repeating high school than boys. This was revealed by the Interim Minister for Education, Filipe Bole at the opening of the Technical Vocational Educational Training Symposium yesterday. Bole said that la
Murder Accused Acquitted
Suva High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem has acquitted Niko Bolavagone who was charged with the murder of Ravin Prakash of Muaniweni 2 years ago. While passing her judgment, Judge Shameem said that the assessors hav
Newcomers Eager to Take Tadra Kahani Stage
It doesn't matter what environment you're in, whether it's at school, work or at home, we're always surrounded by things that can be dangerous, so we have to learn to take safety measures. This is the me
Huge Fuel Increase Shock Bus Operators
The Fiji Bus Operators Association will hold an emergency meeting on Friday to determine how its members can remain in operation after the massive increase in fuel prices announced this afternoon. Association President
Concerns Raised Over Natural Resources
The need to unlock access to and utilization of our natural resources such as land, forestry and fisheries is a fundamental recommendation in the draft Peoples Charter on ways to revive the economy. Co-Chair of the Nati
Former 7s Captain Charged With Assault
Former National Sevens Captain Semisi Naevo charged with assault appeared before Magistrate Nazim Sahu Khan in Nadi Magistrate Court today. It is alleged that on 13th April, Naevo assaulted a Subhash Chand. However bot
Students Prepare For FEYE
Over 16,000 students around the country will sit for their Fiji Eighth year examinations tomorrow and on Thursday. The candidates will be sitting for five to six subjects in 674 centres around the country and according
Fijian As Common Name Would Insult Indigenous Fijians-SDL
The SDL Party said it will be an insult to the indigenous Fijians if all Fiji citizens are called Fijians as recommended by the National Council for Building a Better Fiji. National Director Peceli Kinivuwai said this i
FMF Ready To Invest
Flour Mills of Fiji Limited has decided to move ahead and invest a total of ten million dollars by early next year following successful talks with the Finance Ministry. FMF Chief Executive, Sanjay Punja said with FMF