Qarase/Interim PM to talk
Steps are now being taken to get Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama and ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase to have an informal meeting. Methodist Church of Fiji president, Reverand Laisiasa Ratabaca
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Bribery Evidence Video Ruled Out
The Fiji Court of Appeal has ruled that a case filed by the state against Sat Narayan Pal, based on evidence from a covert video recording of an alleged bribery deal, was gross abuse of process. High Court Judges Davend
Charter Not Illegal: Mataca
Co-Chair of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji, Archbishop Petero Mataca, believes that the work of the People's Charter process is not an illegal activity. While speaking to Fijivillage, Archbishop Mat
Beddoes: All Appointments Illegal
Former Opposition Leader, Mick Beddoes has called on the Electoral Commission not to recommend changes in the electoral system now as this can only be done by parliament. Beddoes stressed that all the members in Elector
Electoral Comm Not Independent: Rae
The National Federation Party believes that the representatives of the Indian community in parliament may decrease if any changes are made to the electoral system as proposed by the chairman of the Electoral Commission.
Fiji Parliament Should Be Recalled: Aust Govt
The Australian government said Fiji's Constitution could be amended if parliament is recalled with all political parties involved. Australian's Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Islands affairs, Duncan Kerr to
Is Youth Network Credible?
The credibility of the youth organization, that is calling for the chair of the Fiji Human Rights Commission Dr. Shaista Shameem to step aside, has been questioned. The Young People's Concerned Network had written a
Rewa Council Meet Into Final Day
The final day of the Rewa Provincial Council meeting is now underway in Lomanikoro, Rewa. The Great Council of Chiefs Review Committee chaired by Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo will make the first presentation to the provinci
Consultants Pay Fair: Mataca
The Co-Chair of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji, Archbishop Petero Mataca maintains that the consultants being paid for their work on the People's Charter process are still being paid lower than their
Bole Opens Higher Education Advisory Board
The new Higher Education Commission in the country will put graduates in Fiji on par with the graduates from other countries in the near future. Those are the words of the Interim Education Minister Filipe Bole as he op
No Stopping Charter Process
Co-Chair of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji, Archbishop Petero Mataca, said the People's Charter process will go ahead no matter what the court decides on the legality or otherwise of the interim gove
Speight Moved By Donation
The 2000 coup leader who is serving his life sentence in Naboro, George Speight was in tears yesterday as he received 10 cartons of books donated by the 2007 Leadership Fiji graduates to the prison library. Speight who
Peters Disappointed With Decision
The New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters is disappointed that Fiji is seeking to change its electoral system before next year’s polls. The National Council for Building a Better Fiji on Wednesday decided th
Man Arrested For Fake Notes
Labasa Police have taken a 55-year-old man into custody for allegedly printing fake notes and cashing it into change. Divisional Crime Officer Northern, ASP Luke Rawalai confirmed that the man was caught when he was try
Reservoirs to be Refilled
Residents of Tamavua and nearby areas who continue to face water cuts may have some relief as the Water department is expected to start refilling the new reservoirs installed in Suva from the end of this month. Division
Student Critical After Accident
A class two student of Ba has been admitted in critical condition at the Lautoka hospital after he was hit by a car yesterday afternoon. Divisional Traffic Officer Western, ASP Richard Raju confirms the student suddenly
Mataca Works to Bring About Talks
Co Chair of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji Archbishop Petero Mataca has stressed that while certain political parties and the Methodist Church of Fiji have opted to stay out of the NCBBF, their members a
President Must Remain Within Law
The former Supervisor of Elections Semesa Karavaki said there are no legal means for the National Council for Building a Better Fiji to change the electoral systems without re-calling parliament. Speaking to Fijivillage
Patients Evacuated to Nearby Hospital
Patients admitted at the Korovou hospital were evacuated to nearby hospitals after the hospital's switchboard caught fire yesterday afternoon. Director Curative Health Services, Dr. Ami Chand confirms some patients
Get Permit For Assembly: FHR
The Fiji Human Rights Commission Chairperson today released a statement saying the Public Order Act states that a permit is required before any public meeting or assembly can take place. Dr. Shaista Shameem's respon