I Won’t Move says Tui Suva
If there's any development to be done in Muanivatu, it will be done around my house because this is my land and I will not move. That was what the Tui Suva Ratu Epeli Kanakana said about the eviction notice that was
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Time Period Given To Vacate Land
The Arya Prathinidhi Sabha of Fiji has given time to families staying in the Wailea Squatter settlement by the end of this month to vacate the land. Sabha President Kamlesh Arya said ECREA officials requested the Associ
Pray For Elections
The Methodist Church in Fiji has issued a message to all its pastors and members of the church to have a month of fasting and prayer session for God's intervention in helping the current interim government to have el
Air Pac Submissions Deadline Extended
The deadline for public submissions on the review of Fiji's International carrier, Air Pacific has been extended. The chairman of the cabinet taskforce Ratu Epeli Naitalikau said that the extension is to allow submi
NZ Experts Assist Boundaries Commission
Experts from New Zealand are now actively assisting the Constituency Boundaries Commission to help re-design the constituency boundaries for the next general elections. Commission Chairman Suresh Chandra confirmed that
Top Juggler To Stun Audience
Top American juggler Greg Frisbee will perform one of the world's most dangerous juggling tricks at the Fiji Showcase from tomorrow. Greg who arrived in the country yesterday said this is his first time to perform i
Committee To Address Grievances
A sub-committee has been set up by Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama to look into the grievances of the Fiji Bus Operators Association. Bus services were ceased for two hours this morning, however, thi
Back to School Tomorrow
The Education Ministry has confirmed that classes will resume as normal from tomorrow morning. The Transport Ministry also confirmed that the 30 day temporary permits issued this morning to private vehicles will end thi
Telawa Calls for More Communal Seats
Tavua man and leader of the New Nationalist party, Saula Telawa has raised concerns with the Commonwealth envoy Sir Paul Reeves on the lack of communal seats allocated to indigenous Fijians. Telawa said he told Reeves m
Cookie Finally in Fiji for Showcase
It's that time of the year when kids go crazy as their favourite entertainer and friend Cookie the Clown arrived in the country today for the Fiji Showcase 2008 which starts on Saturday. Cookie has this message for
Interim PM Pleased with Natadola Progress
The Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama today visited the Natadola Hotel and Golf course site under construction. Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's office Parmesh Chand said that Bainimarama wanted to
EU/NZ/Aust Continue to Help Fiji
Despite Fiji's withdrawal from the Forum Joint working group and the subsequent disbanding of the Elections Donor Coordination Committee, the Justice Ministry remains confident that donor countries will continue to a
Minister Commends Teachers
While the Education Ministry has confirmed that classes resumes tomorrow, the Interim Education Minister is thankful to all teachers who turned out in full force to their respective schools inspite of the Fiji Bus Associ
MBHS Teacher Pleads Guilty
A teacher of Marist Brothers High school pleaded guilty to a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm before Suva Magistrate Amani Rokotiniviti this morning. The court heard that on 21st April this year, Fesaitu
FIU/Ministry Sign MOU
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Ministry of Justice today signed a memorandum of understanding which will see the two institutions share information which are not deemed confidential to help in the fight ag
Bus Operators Meet To Decide on Next Step
The Fiji Bus Operators Association is currently meeting to discuss their next step, after the association strike was called off two hours after it started this morning. Association President, Pyara Singh adds they will
New Duty Levied on Mineral Water
The interim government has imposed a 20 cents per litre export duty on all mineral water exports and a 20 cents per litre excise duty on mineral water sold locally. Cabinet has decided to promulgate the changes to the C
PANU Meets Sir Paul Reeves
Officials from one of the political parties from the Western division, the Party of National Unity, today met with the Commonwealth envoy, Sir Paul Reeves. General Secretary for PANU, Meli Bogileka said PANU is concerne
Police To Closely Monitor BBQ Stalls on Foothpaths
Police will be taking action if BBQ stalls are erected on footpaths in Laucala Bay outside the Vodafone Arena. The Director Traffic Ramend Raju said he has spoken to the Director Health Suva City Council and his superio
CFL Radio Stations Delivers Record Listenership
Communications Fiji Limited Managing Director, William Parkinson said our five radio stations which include FM 96, Fijivillage, Sargam, Navtarang and Viti FM have delivered a record listenership result in the recently re