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The National Council for Building a Better Fiji member and Soqosoqo Vakamarama President, Adi Finau Tabakaucoro said the fijian politicians have played the race card for a long time just to secure votes in the elections.
The National Council for Building a Better Fiji is truly autonomous of the interim government. While, addressing the members of the Council, Interim Prime Minister, and Commodore Frank Bainimarama praised some of the me
Interim Finance Minister and leader of the Fiji Labour Party, Mahendra Chaudhry has stressed that the Forum Foreign Ministers and the international community should understand that the People's Charter process will b
The Confederation of Public Sector Unions has filed a 10% Cost of Living Adjustment for 2008. General Secretary, Rajeshwar Singh said they are awaiting a response on the 4% COLA for last year however they will fight to
Latest forecasts by the Reserve bank of Fiji indicate that the current inflation rate is not expected to ease and the bank is now revising upwards its year end inflation figures. The RBF said with the inflation rate at
Currently referred to as the sugar city, Lautoka is soon expected to be re-named as the Sports City of Fiji. Speaking to Fijivillage News Lautoka City Mayor Rohit Kumar said they are embarking on changing the image of t
The Vice chairman of the Naitasiri Provincial Council, Solomoni Naivalu has questioned the GCC Taskforce as to why a cabinet Minister has been given the task as the “appointing authority" for members of the Gr
Strike action by employees of the Lautoka city Council has been averted after an agreement was reached between the council and the union. Speaking to Legend this afternoon Lautoka Mayor Rohit Kumar confirmed that the Co
The National Fire Authority said investigations into the Parade Arcade fire which completely destroyed its fifth floor should be completed in two days time. Chief Fire Officer, Mark Reid said they have identified the po
It has been established that Tevita Malasebe was still alive on the morning of June 5th, 2007, six hours after being taken into custody by Crime Officers from the Valelevu POlice Station. While giving evidence today aga
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has told opponents and detractors of the People's Charter that their efforts to block the change will be in vain. While addressing the 2nd meeting of the National
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has hinted at stronger moves against Fiji if it does not hold elections next year as promised. As the Pacific Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in Auckland yesterd
Nadera, Nadawa, and areas in Laucala Beach and Kinoya are still without water supply at the moment. Divisional Water Engineer CentralEastern Sereicocoko Yanuyanrua said these areas are affected as engineers are trying t
Co-chair of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji and Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, Archbishop Petero Mataca has called on the international community to provide resources to support the People's Cha
Members of the Naitasiri Provincial Council have questioned the Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs Review Committee, Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo why former Vice President, Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi was asked to leave office
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said he is now cautiously optimistic that Fiji will have elections in March next year. Qarase said the Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in NZ yesterday is yet another indication tha
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has revealed he will now get monthly reports from the Electoral Commission on the preparation towards elections as the interim government is still committed to have the
Police have arrested and charged a 25 year old Electrician of Valelevu for allegedly raping a 15 year old student yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed that the victim who is a form 3
The case of former AFL Chief Executive, Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia who is charged with 44 counts of corruption related offences has been transferred to the High Court this morning after the legality of FICAC was challenged ag
Prices of steel is expected to increase from today. Fletcher Pacific Steel Manager, Vishwa Reddy told Fijivillage News this morning that the Commerce Commission informed them in a letter yesterday that the company can i
