Look Into Our Plight: FTU
The Fiji Teachers Union has called on Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry to look into the plight of their members as prices of food items continue to rise. Union president Bal Ram said the members are already su
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Follow Road Rules: Police
Police have warned motorists to refrain from breaking the road rules as it only will harm them. Divisional traffic officer western Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Richard Raju confirmed they booked a total of 2
Youth Forum Meets to Clear Air
The Provincial Youth Forum is currently holding a three day meeting to iron out issues after reports that the youth representatives for the provinces of Rewa, Bua, Naitasiri and Namosi were questioning the appointment o
5 in Custody Over Death
Five people have been remanded in custody over the death of a former Fiji resident, 54 year old Edward Spowart at the Granville Train Station in Sydney's West two weeks ago. The five include two 17 year olds, a 16 y
$710,000 Owed In Rent
The Kadavu Holdings Limited today confirmed that the Interim Government now owes over $710,000 in rent for Kadavu House. While the contract was signed last year between the government and Kadavu Holdings, Kadavu House l
FTUC Compromised Principles
A senior affiliate of the Fiji Trades Union Congress today stressed that the Fiji Trades Union Congress compromised its principles by taking up positions offered by the interim government. Fiji Teachers Union president
Taito Waqa Appointed FNPF Chairman
The Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) now has a new chairman. Permanent Secretary for Labour Taito Waqa was appointed by Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry last week. According to FNPF, Waqa replaced the Perm
Call GCC Meet Under Prior Regulation
The head of the Burebasaga confederacy has called on the interim government to call the next Great Council of Chiefs meeting under the regulation set under the elected government which existed prior to December 2006. Ro
Chief Questions Nawalowalo’s Intentions
Vuda chief Ratu Tevita Momoedonu said it seems Kadavu chief and GCC Review Committee chairman Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo is gunning for the Vice President's position. Ratu Momoedonu said he is concerned that the GCC R
Investigations in Final Stages
Police have confirmed they are in their final stages of their investigation to determine who gave the directive for SDL Director Peceli Kinivuwai to be stopped from leaving the country. Police spokesperson Ema Mua said
Join the process-Interim PM
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has reiterated his call for ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and other critics of the interim government to join the process towards taking the country forward. Sp
Labasa mill workers to be questioned
Police will soon question a number of workers from the Labasa Sugar Mill who allegedly stole and sold newly bought metal from the mill. Divisional crime officer northern Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Luke Raw
7s team work on strategy
Digicel Fiji 7s coach Josateki Savou and his management team will try and work out a strategy in the next few days on how to finish off this year's IRB series on a high note. Savou knows it would not be possible to
Call GCC Under Elected Govt: Kepa
The head of the Burebasaga confederacy has called on the Interim Government to call the next Great Council of Chiefs meeting under the regulation set under the elected government which existed prior to December 2006. Ro
Interim PM Justifies Overseas Trip
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the main purpose of some interim ministers going on overseas trips is necessary to further strengthen diplomatic ties. Speaking from Singapore, Commodore Bainimar
GCC Needs to Meet: Tui Macuata
The Tui Macuata said the Great Council of Chiefs needs to sit as soon as possible to ensure that the nation moves forward. Ratu Aisea Katonivere said the call by the GCC Review Taskforce that the GCC needed to sit to ap
Nawalowalo Overstepping Boundary: Vuda Chief
Vuda Chief, Ratu Tevita Momoedonu said it seems as though Kadavu chief and GCC Review Committee Chairman, Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo is gunning for the Vice President's position. Ratu Momoedonu said he was concerned t
No Ruling Date Set For Dec 5th Case
A date is yet to be set for the High Court to deliver its ruling on the case taken against Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama and others by ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and others. Court sources
No Budget for Independent Investigating Team
The independent investigating team for Fijian institutions headed by senior military officer Colonel Apakuki Kurusiga is no longer in operation. Team member Luke Yavaca confirmed to Fijivillage that there was no clear i
Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter
The Suva High Court sentenced a 23 year old man to two years imprisonment after he was found guilty of manslaughter. Jeffery Colata, a former National Basketball rep, who pleaded guilty to the charges, picked up a fight