Rapist Dad Denied Bail
A 60yr-old man of Tamavua Suva charged with rape and indecent assault was denied bail by the Nasinu Magistrate Alofa Seruvatu. The man who is alleged to have raped his two daughters and his daughter-in-law has been char
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Bail Conditions for Alleged Plotters Altered
Bail variations for the three accused in case of the alleged assassination plot against the Interim Prime Minister and others, were granted by High Court Judge Justice Davendra Pathik today. Jone Baledrokadroka was gran
Make Submissions Public Told
The proposed People's Charter Process Taskforce Team Leader said it is important that council members and the public at large make their submissions now so that these could be incorporated into the draft charter with
Why The Misleading Reports?-Interim AG
The Interim Attorney General has raised concern on why the Australian media has reported that the Australian High Commission in Fiji has stopped processing visa applications. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said these misleading re
PAFCO Future Depend on Meeting
The future of the Pacific Fishing Company will now depend solely on the meeting to be held between the Interim Government and the management of the company. This was confirmed to Fijivillage news by General Manager Sale
Baby’s Body Accidently Buried
Labasa Police are now assisting a family to dig a grave and to remove the body of a baby who was accidently buried by another family with one of their relatives. Divisional Crime Officer Northern, ASP Luke Rawalai has c
COLA will be Scrapped-PSC
The Public Service Commission maintains that COLA will be scrapped this year and Performance Management System will be implemented. Chairman, Rishi Ram said it’s a concern that some unions while meeting with PSC a
Visa Processing Not Stopped - Aust High Commission
Reports that have emerged in Australia that the Australian High Commission in Suva has stopped processing visa applications after a second death threat was made against the High Commissioner, James Batley have been total
Tourist Figures Drop
The latest tourist accommodation statistics released by the Bureau of Statistics show that hotel room occupancy rate for the third quarter of 2007 stood at 52.5 percent compared to 58.9 percent for the same period in 200
Health Ministry Aims For Decreased Teen Pregnancies
This week marks the 40th anniversary for the "International Week for the right to family planning" and to mark it the Ministry of Health and the United Nations Population Fund will be signing a memorandum of Un
Aust Visa Applications Stopped
The Australian High Commission has stopped processing visa applications after a second death threat was made against the High Commissioner, James Batley. According to the ABC, entry into the Australian High Commission i
Man in Court For Rape of Daughters
A 60-year-old man of Suva who allegedly raped his two daughters and his daughter-in-law will appear in the Nasinu Magistrates court this morning charged with Rape and Defilement. Police Media Liaison officer, Atunaisa S
Bose ni Matanitu Vanua of Tailevu Concerned
The Bose ni Matanitu Vanua of Tailevu is concerned about the current leadership as the say it is not an elected government. According to the statement signed by Bau chiefs Ratu Epenisa Cakobau and Ratu Veiwili Komaitai,
Former Minister under Investigation
A Former Minister, who is alleged to have been involved in $100,000 worth of illegal logging in Seaqaqa, is under police investigation. Divisional Crime Officer Northern, ASP Luke Rawalai confirms the former Minister al
Don’t Scrap COLA-FTA
The Fijian Teachers Association does not agree with the Public Service Commission's decision to scrap the Cost of Living Adjustment or COLA. Association General Secretary, Maika Namudu said replacing COLA with Perfo
Weather to Improve Later Today
As heavy rain was experienced in the Central Eastern Division last night and early this morning the Nadi Weather office has confirmed that the weather is expected to improve later today. Duty Forecasters say a weakening
Police Investigate Aust High Comm Threat
Investigations are continuing into the Australian High Commission's second death threat that was received earlier today. Police Public Relations Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri said they have not seen the death threat l
Support Changes to GCC Regulations-Serulagilai
Tailevu Provincial Council re-elected Chairman, Josefa Serulagilagi has urged council members to support the changes made to the GCC Regulations and not to follow the stance of other provinces. He made the comment after
Man Charged For Rape of Sister
The 22-year-old man from Navua appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon charged with 22 counts of rape. The man pleaded not guilty to his 22 counts of charges before Magistrate Ana Rokomokoti. He asked the
Strike Out Application Denied
The High Court has denied the application to strike out the writ of Herbeas Corpus filed by the Interim Attorney General in the Evan Hannah case. Fiji Times Lawyer Jon Apted said the application filed last week by the I