DPP Won’t Appeal Sentence
The Director of Public Prosecution's office will not appeal the sentence given to a 46-year-old man of Nadi who was handed a two and half year jail term after he was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving.
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ER Bill Top Of Agenda
The new Employment Regulations Bill will be the main topic of discussion at the 42nd Biennial Congress meeting for the Fiji Trade Union Congress which starts in Nadi today. According to general secretary for the congres
Ratu Josefa Basulu Endorsed
One of the three nominees to the Great Council of Chiefs representing the vanua of Lau, was endorsed by the Bose Vanua yesterday and this is the Tui Mavana Ratu Josefa Basulu while the other two names are yet to be decid
Lau Chiefs Asked For Forgiveness
The Tikina Ono-i-Lau presented their matanigasau to the chiefs of Lau and their chairman Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara last night to ask for forgiveness for the outburst of their nominee, Anare Jale who claimed that he was
Jale, Raivoce Do Not Qualify
The proposed tikina representative for Ono-i-Lau, Anare Jale and the proposed rep for Oneata Colonel Sakiusa Raivoce cannot qualify to represent their tikina in the Lau Provincial Council at this stage. Under the Fijian
Lau Chief Challenges Opposers
Lau high chief Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara is challenging anyone who questions his appointment as the new chairman of the Lau provincial council. Mara said he knows clearly what is stated under the Fijian Affairs Regula
Land Leases To Be Renewed
With the land rental subsidies set to increase from next Tuesday, the Committee on Better Utilization of Land has revealed that several expiring ALTA leases are expected to be renewed over the next few days. Speaking to
Fire Destroys Nabua Home
Police are calling on parents to exercise caution and not to let their children play with matches. This comes after a four year old child of Nabua set his house alight while playing with matches yesterday afternoon. Po
Chaudhry Commends USP Council
The Interim Finance Minister has commended the recent work of the University of the South Pacific Council to find ways of improving the financial status of the institution. Speaking at the Regional Finance Ministers Mee
Forum Asks Fiji To Let Peters Visit
The Pacific Forum is appealing to the interim government to allow New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters into the country next month. Stuff News reported that in March in Auckland, Peters had made it known
Lau Endorses new look GCC/Charter
The Lau provincial council has fully supported the People's Charter and the GCC Regulations Promulgations 2008. This was confirmed by the chairman Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara in a press conference last night after t
Chaudhry Suggests USP Budget Cut
The Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has suggested a 15 percent cut in the University of the South Pacific's budget over the next three years. Speaking at the regional Finance Ministers meeting at USP toda
Fuel Prices Rise Again
There is no relief for consumers as the prices of motor spirit, diesel, kerosene and premix outboard fuel increase again from tomorrow. The Prices and Incomes Board (PIB) has announced that due to world market price mo
Chaudhry Questioned/Released
Suva laywer Rajendra Chaudhry has been questioned and released in relation to alleged inciteful comments he made on Fiji's One's Close Up Programme last week. Deputy Director CID, SP Adi Sen also told Fijivillag
Working Group Discusses Fiji Withdrawal
A special meeting of the Forum Joint Working Group was convened this morning to discuss Fiji's withdrawal from the Working Group meetings. Working Group members discussed Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Baini
Stop Pushing Us
The Interim Prime Minister stressed that countries like Australia and New Zealand (NZ) should stop pushing Fiji to have elections in March 2009. Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he is disappointed that following Fiji
New Chairman Issues Warning
The newly elected chairman of the Lau Provincial Council, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara has warned members of the Council not to interfere with the Interim Government's work. According to the reliable sources within
Khan And Others Allowed To Meet
Businessman Ballu Khan, Ratu Inoke Takiveikata and seven others have been permitted to meet with lawyers representing other accused persons in the case by newly appointed High Court Judge Justice Bruce. The nine are ch
Restaurant Thieves Jailed
Three men were today sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for two counts each of restaurant breaking and larceny to be served concurrently. Police prosecutor Sergeant Harish Chand told the court that Alipate Rainima, Je
Restaurant Thieves Jailed
Three men were today sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for two counts each of restaurant breaking and larceny to be served concurrently. Police prosecutor Sergeant Harish Chand told the court that Alipate Rainima, Je