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Cabinet is sitting today to decide on the proposed increase in electricity charges which was earlier announced by the Commerce Commission. The Commission had announced that it had granted FEA an increase in the fuel sur
The United Nations (UN) and the Commonwealth office in London have agreed to assist Fiji through a multilateral supported process, to carry dialogue forward particularly amongst political leaders. President Ratu Josefa
Funeral arrangements are now being made for the 62-year-old former interim Agriculture Minister Jainendra Kumar who passed away peacefully on Saturday. Kumar's son, Dr Jashnil Kumar told Fijivillage that Kumar had s
Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) is expected to release a statement later today on the mass resignation of the company's board members in a meeting last Friday. The new chairman of Fijian Holdings Limited, Robin Storck
Seaqaqa police are still awaiting the analysis report of the dried leaves that were confiscated from a truck last week. Police have confirmed that they have already interviewed the truck driver and the truck owner and c
Three-time winner of the Extreme Krumping Competition, hip hop group Troop 10, will this Friday be performing down in the heart of Suva as part of the Fiji Music Festival. Surprise was the first reaction of the team'
The Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau believes the biggest challenge facing Fiji today is to create employment opportunities for school leavers. FTIB chairman Dr Francis Narayan said if this problem is not addressed imme
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has stressed that the diplomatic channels with Fiji are still open. Clark's comment follows a report by the chairperson of the Global Anti-Corruption Group, Transparency Intern
Lautoka police are expected to take in a national 15s player for questioning today in relation to an assault case. Divisional Police Commander Western SSP Fesaitu Kava had confirmed that a report was lodged against the
The Dairy Farmers of the country are expected to discuss problems faced by the industry in their Annual General Meeting next month. Naitasiri Dairy Farmers Association spokesperson Vijendra Prakash said for the last 60
The Kadavu Chief who is heading the GCC Taskforce has called on the chiefs from the 14 provincial councils to be fair to the interim government by submitting the 3 names to the Great Council of Chiefs. Ratu Josateki Naw
People who are manufacturing and selling homebrew will have to face the full brunt of the law. This is the stern warning from the Director of Police Operations, SSP Waisea Tabakau who stressed that these manufacturers a
Two Asian nationals who were arrested for gambling at a club in Suva last week have been deported to China. Police have confirmed that the visa of the two had expired and they were overstaying in Fiji at the time of the
The GCC Taskforce will continue to uphold their role not only to disseminate information to the 14 provincial councils but also to call the next Great Council of Chiefs meeting in August. Chairman, Ratu Josateki Nawalo
Two Asian national who were arrested for gambling at a club in Suva last week have been deported back to China. Police has confirmed that the visa of the two had expired and they were overstaying in Fiji at the time of
Police are questioning a businessman of Nadi for allegedly manufacturing homebrew, selling liquor without a license and allegedly selling pornographic CD's to the members of the public. Station Officer Nadi, Inspect
The Rewa provincial council has revealed that the GCC Taskforce led by the chairman, Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo has gone over-board by urging the chiefs from the 14 provinces to appoint the three names to represent them in
Suva city will this weekend join millions around the world to celebrate world Music Day. The event which is celebrated internationally on the 21st of June of every year will this year be spread for two starting from Fri
The Queen will be happy at the initiative by the Interim Government to continue celebrating her official birthday despite being suspended from the Commonwealth. That is the comment from the British High Commissioner, Ro
The Fiji Police Force is concerned at the number of prank calls made to the 919 and 917 numbers. Crime stoppers Media Liaison Officer, Corporal Josaia Weicavu has also confirmed that most prank calls are made by Primary
