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The Fiji Electricity Authority has today confirmed that power shutdowns in the Suva City where shopping outlets are located will start at 1pm tomorrow and not 11am. However Chief Executive Officer, Sunil De Silva said p
Police have today confirmed that investigations against the 17 activists who were protesting outside the Chinese Embassy yesterday afternoon are continuing. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, SSP Kuata Siqila
Labasa Police are investigating the cause of the fire which destroyed a number of classrooms and offices of Valebasoga Secondary School this morning. The fire destroyed the 1st floor of the school building comprising of
Lawyer Tupou Draunidalo believes that majority of the indigenous Fijians do not support the People's Charter process as they had placed their faith in the democratic process. While speaking for the negative team at
What will you do if your house has burnt down? Will you just sit down and watch? Those are the words of National Council for Building a Better Fiji member and Chairman of the Tailevu Provincial Council Ratu Josefa Seru
Suva Lawyer Richard Naidu said the People's charter is the easy way out for the interim government. Speaking at the Media Forum debate last night Naidu told those in attendance that the People's Charter is not t
Fiji Women’s Crises Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali said they did nothing wrong yesterday and Police should not have detained them. Ali said Police Officers treated them well which shows that calls for their arrest
Suva lawyer Richard Naidu has stressed that there is no need for a People's Charter in Fiji and that leaders should just follow the constitution. While speaking for the negative team at the Fiji Media Council Forum
The President of the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji who is also a member of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji believes that the People's Charter process is the only way to end the coup culture and proble
The Serua Provincial Council has accepted the People's Charter process and agreed to make recommendations on what should be contained in the People's Charter. This is after a team from the National Council for B
Today is World Children's Day and it is celebrated in recognition of the rights of a child. Many schools in Fiji have organized various programs while a Celebration will be held at the Suva Civic Centre today where
The Forum Working Group appointed to assist Fiji move towards democracy, has raised concerns about public statements which appear to link the timing of the elections to the progress of the People's Charter process.
Police last night questioned and released 17 human rights activists who were protesting outside the Chinese Embassy at Queen Elizabeth Drive yesterday afternoon. Those who were taken in for questioning included Fiji Wom
Police are now questioning 11 people for allegedly holding a protest outside the Chinese Embassy at Queen Elizabeth Drive in Suva today. Assistant Police PRO Corporal Jo Weicavu said these people were protesting against
Taking opportunities to diversify Fiji's economic sectors such as tourism, agriculture and new economy industries is crucial to Fiji's rural and national economies. Executive Director for Australia Fiji Business
The Vunivalu of Serua Ratu Peni Latianara has asked the Great Council of Chiefs review team led by Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo that he will have to consult his people first before they accept the recommendation presented to
The NCBBF public relations and media team touring the North have so far received mixed reactions on the consultation document on the People's Charter process. Speaking from Cakaudrove Provincial Office in Savusavu,
The Mayor of Labasa said he sees no problem in giving the Mayoral Chambers to the National Council for Building a Better Fiji Team to get people's views on the People's Charter. Doctor Pradeep Singh said the Lab
A 36 year old businessman of Navua is in police custody following the discovery of five firearms and some ammunition from his house. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita had confirmed that the suspect w
Go to the organizations you have lodged your complaints with and ask them what the latest is on your case. This is the opinion of the Chairman of Fiji Human Rights Commission after revelations by youth activist Pita Waq
