Interim Govt’s Decision Smart
The Fiji Retailers Association has welcomed the interim government's decision to increase the tax threshold from $9000 to $15,000. Association President Himmat Lodhia said this decision will be a boost for the middl
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Income Tax Threshold Increase Mindboggling
The Fiji Nursing Association said while the duty concession is welcomed, the income threshold increase is somewhat mindboggling. General Secretary Kuini Lutua said in the health ministry alone there are shortages in ite
GCC Reveiw Team Not Wanted at Bose Vanua
Cakaudrove's Paramount Chief Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has ordered that the Great Council of Chiefs Review Committee, headed by Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo, not be allowed to make their presentation during the Bose Vanua
Income Tax Threshold Increased
A major relief for the people of the country as the interim government has taken a major fiscal policy decision, to assist the low income earners of Fiji. Acting Interim Finance Minister Filipe Bole has announced that
Qarase Welcomes Tax Decision
While ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has welcomed the decision, he said it may not be enough for the people and he said the local industry may also be affected after the duty scrapped for certain basic food items.
Unions Welcome Tax Move
Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary Agni Deo Singh said these changes are a positive move adding that at last the interim administration has heard the people's cries. The Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Union Gene
Former FNPF Execs Appear Before Judge
Two former Fiji National Provident Fund (FNFP) senior executives this afternoon appeared in the Magistrate's Court on corruption related charges. Former CEO FNPF Olota Rokovunisei and former executive Foana Nemani t
Fiji Citizens Appear in Tongan Court
Tongan police have charged and presented two Fiji citizens in the Tonga Magistrate's Court, for illegally possessing and processing counterfeit notes worth 600 Pa'anga which is equivalent to more than 600 Fijian
Squatter Resettlement Discussions Underway
Discussions are underway regarding better housing for people who live in squatter settlements along the Suva-Nausori corridor. Suva Lord Mayor Ratu Peni Volavola said the issue of squatter settlements cannot be tackled
Man Charged for Robbing Grandfather
Police have charged a 31 year-old man from Tovata for allegedly cashing money from his grandfather’s ATM card. They confirmed the man was arrested yesterday after the grandfather who lives in Savusavu reported the
Thurston Gardens to Get Upgrade
The Prime Minister’s office will soon provide $28,000 to be used in the upgrade of the Thurston Gardens. This money will basically be used for the upgrading of storm water culverts at the Thurston Gardens. A Memo
Interim PM Did Not Say That
The Interim Attorney General has today stressed that Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama never told media executives in a meeting earlier this week that they need to be pro-Bainimarama government. Aiyaz S
Naupoto, Tadulala Required In Court Tomorrow
Permanent Secretary for Immigration, Malakai Tadulala and Immigration Director Viliame Naupoto are required to be in the High Court tomorrow. This has been confirmed by Fiji Times lawyer John Apted after a meeting in ch
Convicts Escape From Nasinu Prison
A massive manhunt is underway for two escapees who escaped from the Nasinu Prison on Saturday afternoon. Deputy Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Keshri Lal has confirmed that both escapees were serving a life sente
First Woman Appointed Garners Reactions
The appointment of the Interim Health Minister Dr. Jiko Luveni to the National Security Council, as the first woman in the Council, has been met with mixed reaction from the women's organisation's in the country
Adi Finau Hopes For Positive Response
A National Council for Building a Better Fiji Member, Adi Finau Tabakaucoro hopes that the chiefs of Nadroga Navosa will voice their concerns on the People's Charter process. Tabakaucoro and her team will be making
High Court Judge Wants Explanation
High Court Judge Justice Filimoni Jitoko today wants an explanation from the interim administration whether they had received notification on the court order to stop Fiji Times Publisher Evan Hannah's deportation las
News Limited Seeks AUS Assistance
The Director of News Limited's Editorial Operations Campbell Reid said the personal intervention of Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama in the issue regarding the media is deeply troubling for all Aust
Senior Official Under Investigation
A senior Ministry of Education official is now under police investigation for alleged abuse of funds amounting to more than $80,000. Labasa Police have confirmed that the senior civil servant is alleged to have used the
Decrease In Charges Not Needed
Mobile phone users should not expect any reduction in charges in the near future even with expected competition in the mobile sector coming in later this year. While many consumers are awaiting new players in the market