Interim PM, Qarase Meet
Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase met for the first time today. Also attending the meeting were the president of the Methodist Church Laisiasa Ratabacaca and head of the
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File Closure Not Surprising-Baba
I am not surprised at the closing of investigations. These are the words of former of Labour Party MP and Deputy Prime Minister Dr Tupeni Baba in reaction to revelations today by Police that investigations into the May
500 Jobs Threatened
About 500 jobs will be threatened as there will be a drop in sales. This is the view of PAFCO's Chief Operating Officer, Chandra Prakash who is expecting to meet with the Interim Prime Minister soon to raise their c
Alleged Robbers Denied Bail
The four men who allegedly stole $54,688 from Dan's Fish and Chips staff were denied bail this afternoon at the Suva Magistrates Court. Joji Veibau, Apakuki Seru, Maciu Smith and Ronald Jeremiah appeared before Magi
Mortuaries Lack Space
The Ministry of Health has revealed that 4 hospitals in the Central Eastern division are facing serious space shortages in the mortuaries. The four facilities include the main CWM hospital in Suva, Korovou, Navua and Wa
Pakistani National Bailed
The Pakistani National charged with failing to declare the amount of money he was taking with him overseas appeared in Nadi Magistrate's Court today. The man pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Laisa Laveti. He ha
Investigations to 2000 Coup Now Closed
Police have today confirmed that all the investigations in relation to the May 2000 coup which happened exactly 8 years ago today are now closed. Manager Major Crime, SP Luke Navela who was leading the investigations to
Nawalowalo Confident to Retain Position
Kadavu provincial Council Chairman Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo said he is confident to retain the chairmanship position of the council during their meeting this week where he will also present to the Chiefs of Kadavu the ne
Pakistani National Charged for Undeclared Funds
The Transnational Crime Unit has arrested and charged a Pakistani national for allegedly failing to declare the amount of money he was taking with him overseas. The man who is a Company Director in Vatuwaqa was found to
Former Parliamentarian Shares Experience
A former labour parliamentarian in the Collision government in 2000 coup has shared his experience during the May 2000 coup. As we mark eight years since the upheavals on May 19th, 2000 when George Speight led a civilia
Unions Should Be Consulted: Anthony
The General Secretary for the Fiji Trade Union Congress said the Public Service Commission is acting in bad faith by not consulting the Unions on the Cost of Living Adjustments and the Implementation of the Performance b
Fiji Pearls Take Centre Stage
Pearls from Fiji will take center stage at an International auction in Japan tomorrow which is expected to rake in over $1 million in a day of sales. Speaking to Fijivillage Managing Director of J Hunter Pearls based in
Handyman Pleads Guilty To Larceny
A Handyman has been sentenced to 12 months in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny by servant. On March 13th this year, the court heard that Aca Tagilala failed to bank a cheque to the total value of 5 th
A Look At May 19, 2000
That was former Information Minister in the people's coalition government Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi speaking in an interview days after being released from parliament where he and other members of the Mahendra Chaudhry l
Report Questions Appointment of Magistrates
Serious concerns have been raised on the accountability and competency of certain Magistrates in the country in the inquiry report into the Magistrates Court. The Inquiry report was made public yesterday with former Hig
To Take Care of Children: Police
Police are calling on parents to take their children to hospital when they are sick. This follows the death of a 3 months old baby girl in Qauia Lami over the weekend. Police Media Liaison officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri sa
Batley Defends AUS Decision
The Australian High Commissioner to Fiji James Batley stressed that Australians’ are not being advised not to come to Fiji after the Australian Government upgraded its travel advisory to Fiji. Bately told Fijivill
Govt House Looks For Replacement
The Head of the Technical and Secretariat Support team for the National Council for Building a Better Fiji has confirmed that the Chairman of the Independent Monitoring Group for the NCBBF resigned from his position due
Health Ministry Praised By UNFPA
The Ministry of Health has been praised by the United Nations Fund for Population for assisting in the distribution of contraceptives throughout the Pacific. Director Pacific Sub-Regional Office, Najib Assifi said Fiji
Batley Awaits Additional Security Arrangements
Interim Minister for Defense stresses that the interim government will go to any length to ensure the protection and safety of members of the diplomatic corp in Fiji. Ratu Epeli Ganilau told Fijivillage that the respons