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Lawyers representing suspended Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki are now preparing to make submissions on a motion to stay the proceedings brought by him against the tribunal appointed by the president to investigate allegati
The Public Service Commission (PSC) chairperson disagrees with the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua’s (SDL) resolution that the public service has been militarized. Rishi Ram said those officers in the public servi
Residents of the greater Nadawa area are without water for the last three days. Resident Vijendra Singh said the Water Supply Department assured them that water supply will be normalized by Saturday night, however, ther
The National Fire Authority (NFA) will be presenting a submission to the interim cabinet asking for more fire hydrants. Chief Fire Officer Mark Reid said there is a need for more fire hydrants which will also provide be
The Interim Prime Minister has today stressed that the military and the interim government will ensure the SDL party does not contest the next elections as the SDL is continuing to oppose the National Council for Buildin
People who rely on kerosene for their cooking needs may now seriously have to consider turning to firewood and we can expect another push for a taxi fare increase with significant increases in kerosene and diesel prices
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption said Rajendra Chaudhry appears to be on a downward spiral in terms of ethics and professionalism following his attack on individuals in FICAC. After Chaudhry'S call
Everything is in place and going according to plan with regards to the commitment on elections made by the Interim Prime Minister to the European Union and the Pacific Forum Leaders. This is the comment of the Interim A
The Interim Prime Minister will attend the 17th Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) leaders summit in Vanuatu this week. The Ministry of Information in a press statement said Commodore Bainimarama will use the opportunity
Police have noticed a decrease in crime rate by 20% in the past three weeks. Police PRO Atunaisa Sokomuri said this is due to their Operation Muanimacawa in different districts around the country. Sokomuri said there h
The Social Welfare and Health Ministry said they are part of the taskforce which was formed to assist the people of Vatukoula who were badly affected after the closure the Vatuloula Gold Mines. Media Liaison Officer Fre
The Constitutional Offices Commission will be making their submissions today to the Interim Attorney General regarding the candidate for the Supervisor of Elections post. COC Chairman Rishi Ram confirmed to Fijivillage
Almost two years since being charged, the trial against eight men charged in relation to the ATM robbery at Kundan Singh Supermarket got underway in the Suva Magistrates court this morning. As the case was set to procee
Suva lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry has called on the authorities to scrap the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) and replace it with a special unit in the Police Force. Chaudhry said given the inexperienc
The Interim Minister for Education has called on the SDL party to mention the names of boarding institutions whose grants have been removed or reduced this year. Filipe Bole said it was not worth commenting on such iss
The Public Employees Union (PEU) have similar concerns to those that were raised during the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua (SDL) AGM last week, where there seems to be a growing militarization of the Public Service Comm
The National Fire Authority is taking steps to overcome problems faced in putting out fires in places where there are no fire hydrants. The authority's Chief Fire Officer Mark Reid said they have come up with three
Police roadblocks around the country have helped reduce crime in the country. Police Public Relations Officer Atunaisa Sokomuri said there has been a reduction in crimes like robbery with violence, larceny and vehicle t
A Suva lawyer is today claiming that Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is not capable of weeding out corruption in Fiji. Rajendra Chaudhry, who is also a former co-chair of the Fiji Sports Council said FICA
The Fiji Human Rights Commissioner supports the move for the formation of a Fiji Human Rights Council as mentioned by the former Vice President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi in New Zealand two weeks ago. Commissioner and FWCC Co
