More Delay in Road Maintenance
On your way to work either approaching some, dodging some or going through some pot-holes. The Ministry of Public Works has today confirmed that the maintenance of roads around the country will take more time as the co
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Leaders Need To Compromise-Beddoes
The political leaders of this country need to compromise to see that the country moves forward towards democracy. This is what the ousted Opposition Leader Mick Beddoes has told the European Union group in Fiji, TROIKA,
Electoral Commission Tightlipped
Fiji's Electoral Commission has refused to divulge any information on what was discussed between them and the EU Delegation yesterday. Commission Chairman, M.K. Sahu Khan said he has to iron out some issues and will
Interim PM Questions Working Groups Merit
Fiji's interim government has now revealed that it is seriously questioning whether there is any merit in Fiji continuing to engage with the Forum-Fiji Joint Working Group. Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Ba
Bainimarama Stresses Importance of Working Together
The Interim Prime Minister has clearly stated to the Methodist Church ministers who had the meeting with him and the military officers at QEB yesterday, on who is now in-charge of the running of the country. Deputy Secr
Tadra Kahani Schools Focus on Major Issues
People in Fiji have heard alot about two main issues that have affected them, one is water cuts and the other is politics. These two issues are the focus of two schools for the upcoming Tadra Kahani 2008. Tacirua Prima
Exporters Mark Milestone
Last night marked a milestone for exporters in the country with the launch of the newly named Fiji Exporters Council and the Duty Suspension scheme. Interim Minister for Industry Trade and Communication, Tom Rickets hig
Ba Town Council To Assist Students
During these difficult times, when many students are finding it hard to complete their education, the Ba Town Council will assist them in every way. This is what the Ba Mayor Pravin Bala had to say when asked how much m
Church Execs Meet Bainimarama
The significant meeting between the executives of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has just come to an end at the Officer’s Mess at Queen Elizabeth Barracks (QEB),
Elections Timetable Yet To Be Finalized
The Forum Working Group has been advised by the interim government that their elections timetable is yet to be finalized and would depend on the progress of the electoral reform process over the next few months. Interim
Religious Bodies Welcome Suggestions
Some religious organizations have welcomed suggestions made by University of Fiji lecturer Professor Satendra Nandan that a common identity for all the people of Fiji is now a vital topic. The Church of Jesus Christ Lat
Father Barr New Chair of Wages Council
The appointment of the fifty members of the ten Wage Councils was announced this afternoon and for the first time a sole chairperson will overlook all ten councils. Permanent Secretary for Labour Taito Waqa said that Fa
Schools Share Themes
Tadra Kahani 2008 was launched this morning and with $1000 given to each school to prepare themselves, some schools gained confidence to share their themes for this year’s competition. First timers in the Junior D
Six Years For Drug Dealer
High court judge Justice Nazhat Shameem today sentenced a man to six years imprisonment after he was found guilty of dealing in illicit drugs. The court heard that Michael Ashley Chandra between 7th and 8th April 2005 e
Carnival Returns To Ba
Ba Town will be full of festivity and merry making come this weekend as the Ba Riverside Carnival will begin from Saturday. Ba Mayor Pravin Bala said after five years, the Ba Town Council will be organizing this carniva
Increased Grant For Tadra Kahani Schools
Each of the 20 schools participating in this year's Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show" received good news today from the organizers, Communications Fiji Limited (CFL) and the major sponsors Telecom
Schools Prepare for Tadra Kahani
Preparations for Tadra Kahani 2008 is now officially underway and schools will now be working towards August, with the dream to become the best in the country at the biggest annual school stage show. Newcomers, Cuvu Se
Music Fest Set To Kick Off
As well as two days of free music, the Alliance Francaise Fiji Music Fest 2008 promises something different for everyone. Speaking to Fijivillage, VTY Fijian Idol Coordinator Reverend James Bhagwan said the start of tom
Report Lodged For Lecturer’s Alleged Misconduct
A report has been lodged with police against a lecturer of a tertiary institution for alleged misconduct. According to reliable sources within the police force, the matter has been reported last Friday and police have a
Peters Condemns Bainimarama
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has condemned suggestions that Fiji's promised election next year may be postponed. Peters told Radio NZ that Commodore Frank Bainimarama's change of stance is u