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Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has dismissed the Interim Prime Minister's statements that the SDL Party supported the May 2000 coup. Qarase said the comments are misleading as the SDL did not exist in 2000.
The directors of Voko Industries are now awaiting a response from the Prime Minister’s office on the interim government’s decision to relax duty of imported canned foods, before they determine the fate of clo
The Prices and Incomes Board (PIB) said consumers should not expect to see immediate reduction in prices on the food items which come under the zero percent tax umbrella from today. PIB secretary Ane Naulivou said the n
The Southern Forest Navua side has booked a spot in the 2008 Fiji Bitter Fact finals later this afternoon after they beat Shop and Save Lautoka by 2 goals to nil. Navua's first goal came from Apisai Smith in the
The ousted opposition leader said more talks are needed between the ousted Prime Minister and Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama. Speaking to Fijivillage, Mick Beddoes said the talk between Laisenia Qara
A team of police officers from Sigatoka and Keyasi Police Post raided a farm in Keyasi and uprooted more than 450 plants believed to be marijuana. Deputy Divisional Police Commander Western, SP Salacieli Naiviliwasa has
Fiji went unbeaten on day one of the Edinburgh Sevens with three relatively easy wins against France, Moldova and Kenya. The Fijians ran riot against France, Setefano Cakau scoring two of their six tries in a 42-7 win b
A new champion will be crowned this afternoon in the 2008 Fiji Bitter Fact after defending champions Ba bowed out of the tournament last night. They lost to Suva by 1 goal to nil and saw the capital city side come into
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase is now hoping that the interim government has a change of heart in relation to the possible exclusion of the SDL party from the next elections. Following the comments of the Interi
The National Federation Party is also concerned that there are now plans that could result in the abrogation of the constitution. General Secretary, Pramod Rae said this will just take Fiji backwards. It is ridiculo
The Air Pacific management has not said anything as yet following the interim cabinet's decision to review the operations of the national airline last week. Fijivillage News has sent questions to the Air Pacific Chi
The Fiji Football Association has caught a few soccer fans this morning with fake tickets in the Fiji Bitter Fact at Prince Charles park. Speaking to Fijivillage News, Fiji FA official Hari Raj Naicker said they found t
Despite what our critics have to say, we believe we have made progress. These are the words of Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama when addressing the Melanesian Spear Head Group on Thursday. Bainimarama noted th
The Chiefs of the biggest province in Fiji, Ba will allow their people to have the final say on the People's Charter. Speaking to Fijivillage News, Ba Provincial chairman Ratu Ovini Bokini said the People's Char
A total of $400, 000 has been set aside by the Interim Government to ensure that they continue to fight smoking. Ministry of Health Director Doctor Timaima Tuiketei said a decrease has been noted in the numbr of people
The Prices and Incomes Board officers will be monitoring prices of basic food items as duty on selected basic food items will be reduced from tomorrow. Cabinet had earlier approved that from the 1st of June duty will be
A 32 year old woman of Tavua has been admitted in Lautoka Hospital with 40 percent burns. Police Media Officer, Ema Mua confirms that the woman was filling a kerosene stove next to a lit gas stove yesterday when the inc
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has agreed to assist Solomon Islands in setting up its new commission of inquiry to investigate various issues affecting the Pacific nation. Radio Australia reports th
Police have advised motorist's to be more careful on roads as most people will be making their way from Suva to Nadi to watch the Fiji Bitter Fact. Police has reminded drivers to remain in their speed limits as thei
Nausori Police are looking for seven men who allegedly robbed family in Nausori earlier this morning. The seven threatened the family and managed to take with them cash, two laptops, digital camera and four mobile phone
