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The lawyer for Bainimarama and others, McCoy maintained to Qarase that it was not a letter of enquiry but a letter to confirm his decision that he had accepted that he was the Former PM. Qarase maintained that he is s
The Fiji Labour Party's management board has resolved that a number of issues must be addressed in relation to the electoral system before elections are held in Fiji. FLP President Jokapeci Koroi confirms that the F
The Fiji Human Rights Commission said no one wants the US to be the guardian of human rights for the rest of the world as it’s like asking Dracula to guard the blood bank. Fiji Human Rights Chairperson Dr. Shaist
Charge high tariffs for imported goods. That's the belief of the state owned Food Processors Fiji Limited which said high tariff rates on imported food substitutes will allow local food processing standards to becom
The CID is expected to question some chiefs for allegedly making inciteful comments soon. Director CID SSP Tevita Lesu has confirmed that apart from the Chiefs some prominent people will also be brought in for questioni
Former USP professor and Senator Professor Asesela Ravuvu passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday night 77 year old Ravuvu who hailed from Nakorosule village, Naitasiri was a former Director of Pacific Studies at
Police in the Western Division have recovered a 12 gauge shot gun and the money which was stolen from a home Yaloku, Navosa last night. Divisional Crime Officer, Western, ASP Vijay Singh confirmed this afternoon that th
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has today confirmed that the opening of new foreign currency accounts by local citizens has suspended in December 2006. In a statement this afternoon, the RBF said due to numerous inquiries, it
Police have urged motorists to be vigilant on the road and to follow simple road rules. This comes after a 21 year old woman who was involved in an accident is admitted in hospital with serious neck and spinal injuries.
Police have charged a 21 year old man after he allegedly attempted to rape a 17 year old girl on Monday in Nadawa. Police said the victim was on her way to the bathroom, which is about 15 meters away from their house, w
Tourist police need to ensure that confidence and safety is provided to the tourists once they arrive at our shores. These were the words of Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni while opening the Tourism Workshop
The man whose government was ousted in 2006 took the witness stand today to try to prove to the High Court that the events of December 5th were illegal. After some adjournments, Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase to
Mahendra Chaudhry has substantial amounts of money in overseas accounts but the money belongs to him according to the Independent Tax Inquiry Team report. The Bruce Cowley headed team report states that during the year
The Education Ministry officials met with the Principal of the Suva Grammer School, Ilikini Kunagogo this morning. However Kunagogo's secretary said that he does not want to speak to the media while the Media office
Police in the Western Division are on alert after thieves broke into a house in Yaloku, Navosa last night and stole $3000 cash and a 12 gauge shot gun. The owner was not at home when the men entered the house and stole
The Court Case to determine the legality or otherwise of the events of December 5th 2006 had to be adjourned yet again in the last hour as the lawyers have not been able to come to an agreement on the evidence to be give
The Fiji Labour Party board met yesterday in Suva after Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry's clearance. This morning none of the board members opted to comment on the agenda of the meeting however, Chaudhry
Police and the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority are now investigating some suspicious transactions of people who are coming to invest in Fiji. The Economic Crime and the Major Fraud Unit has confirmed that an
The Independent Tax Inquiry Team has found no basis for thinking any charges could be laid against Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry under the Tax Act. In its report the inquiry team states that in order for an
Nothing will be discussed in the media from now on. These are the words of the Interim Education Minister Filipe Bole when asked on the issue of Suva Grammar School and whether or not a solution has been found in relati
