Winston Peters Issues Warning
NZ Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has issued a warning to Commodore Frank Bainimarama's interim government not to underestimate the power of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. Peters told ABC Pacific Be
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No COLA Payments - Tagicakibau
There will be no COLA payments as the partnership agreement between the Public Sector Unions and the interim government remains suspended. That is the official stand of the Interim government and according to the Perman
TIF Just Staying Neutral-Chairman
Transparency International said their organization not participating in the Charter process does not necessarily mean they are trying to block the process from going ahead. Chairman Hari Pal Singh said staying out of th
Individuals/Business Houses to Observe Earth Hour
In less than 12 hours, Earth Hour is to begin with a lot of houses and businesses nationwide expected to switch off their lights for one hour between 8-9 o'clock tonight in support of global action on climate change.
Fiji starts HK 7s campaign on high note
Fiji started its Hong Kong 7s campaign on a high note beating Korea 42-7. Fiji took time to settle down in the game as Korea scored straight after the kickoff with their splendid passing. The Koreans surprised the Nati
Macuata High Chief supports GCC changed
The Tui Macuata believes that allowing only the traditionally installed chiefs from the various Vanua to become members of the Great Council of Chiefs will only strengthen the Chiefly body. As the 14 provinces around th
Follow proper procedures-Immigration Director
The Director Immigration is calling on the members of the public to follow proper procedures when trying to obtain Visas and Passports. Commander Villiame Naupoto, said that people should go to the respective Embassies
Latest Reserve Bank Statistics frightening-Iyer
The National Union of Municipal Workers said the latest statistics revealed by Reserve Bank of Fiji is frightening. While the forecast indicates that the current inflation rate is not expected to ease, the Outgoing Gene
Man jailed for damaging girlfriends mobile
A 30 year old man who damaged his girlfriends mobile phone worth $65 was today jailed for 6 months by the Suva Magistrates court. The court heard that Ilisaveni Rokoura damaged his girlfriends motorola mobile phone on 2
Main power supply will not be turned off for earth Hour
We will not turn off the main power supply for Earth Hour tomorrow night. Fiji Electricity Authority Chief Executive Sunil De Silva confirms the main power supply will not be switched off for Earth hour but it’s f
New Supervisor of Elections expected to be announced next week
The new Supervisor of Elections is expected to be announced next week. Constitutional Officers Commission Chairman, Rishi Ram confirms he contacted the successful applicant in New Zealand via email yesterday and this mo
Police force launch water security vessel
For years the Police Force have had to buy their vessels and equipment and this is the first time the Force has built its own water security vessel. These are the words of the Commissioner Police, Commissioner Police, C
SDL Maintain Stand of Not Joining NCBBF
The SDL party maintained their stand that they will not join the National Council for Building a Better Fiji. SDL's National Director Peceli Kinivuwai was reacting to the invitation by the Interim Prime Minister Com
Man in Questioning For Producing Fake Visas
Samabula Police are questioning a 26 year old man for allegedly producing fake visas and passports and obtaining more than $100,000 from members of the public. Police have confirmed that the man who is unemployed was ar
Qarase Appears in Court,Case Adjouned
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase charged with Administration of Property of Special duties and Abuse of office appeared in the Suva Magistrates court this morning. Magistrate Aruna Prasad told FICAC lawyer Sofia Sh
Shah’s Non-appearance Raises Concerns
Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry into the Magistrates Court Justice John Connors has raised serious concerns that resident Magistrate Sayed Muktar Shah or his Laywer Kevueli Tunidau have not adhered to a summon to a
Charter Process Transparent
The voices of all the members of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji are heard in the meetings. Council member and President of the Arya Prathinidhi Sabha of Fiji Kamlesh Arya stresses that no one is dictati
Councils Didn’t Understand Role-Nawalowalo
GCC Review Committee Chairman Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo said their main task is to go back to the 14 provincial councils and inform them about the decision the interim government had taken regarding the new look Great Cou
10% Cost of Living Adjustment Filed
The Confederation of Public Sector Unions had filed a 10% Cost of Living Adjustment for 2008. General Secretar Rajeshwar Singh said they are awaiting a response on the 4% COLA for last year however they will fight to ge
Stage Set for HK 7’s
Be rest assured as we know the feeling amongst the rugby fans at home and we are hungry for a WIN. Those are the words of the Digicel Fiji 7's management team ahead of the 2008 Hong Kong 7's opening pool game ag