December 2006 Case Adjourned
Solicitor General Christopher Pryde made an application today stating that the State is seeking a 2 day adjournment on the first day of the hearing of the case of ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and others against
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One hour to make a difference
Do you know how much you contribute to global warming when you leave your TV on all night? Earth hour, an initiative by WWF, raises awareness as people contribute a lot to climate change through their use of electricity
Stop Misleading Indigenous Fijians
Stop misleading the indigenous Fijians. That's the message from Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to Viti Landowners and Resource Owners Association President, Ratu Osea Gavidi. Commodore Bainimara
Water problems could worsen
Water problems could worsen due to the continuous dry spell in the Central/Eastern division. Divisional Water Engineer Central/Eastern Serei-coko Yanu-yanu-rua said they are monitoring the situation very closely as sign
Permit needed to hold rally
Get a permit before you decide to hold any rallies. Police Director of Operations, SP Waisea Tabakau said the planned National Youth Day Rally to be held on Saturday at Kalabu Village Hall will need a permit as it is a
Father charged with allegedly raping 14-year-old
The 35 year old man charged with allegedly raping his 14 year old daughter on several occasions appeared in Nausori Magistrate Court today. He has been charged with three counts of rape and has been further remanded in
Refrain from making inciteful comments
Police are soon to question some people in relation to alleged inciteful comments they made last week. Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni confirms investigation has already started and is reminding people to ref
Crack Down Begins On Govt Leases
The Ministry of Lands has started to crack down on holders of government land leases who are alleged to have illegally subbed leased the land. Interim Lands Minister Netani Sukanaivalu told Village news that they have r
23yr Old Dies In Road Accident
A 23 year old man has lost his life on the road this morning after the car he was travelling in veered off the road in Naria Rakiraki. Divisional Traffic Officer Western, ASP Richard Raju confirms the deceased and two o
Think twice before littering
Think twice before littering in the capital city. The Deputy Mayor Josefa Gavidi said all the sitting Councilors will now act as anti litter officers and people found littering will be booked on the spot. Anyone fou
Youth Get Together Organised
Young People's Concerned Network and Provincial Youth Forum of the Fiji Islands will be organizing a get together for youths in Fiji to come and voice their concerns on the problems they face today. Spokesperson Pet
Motor spirits increase today
Private vehicle owners will definitely think twice about those unnecessary runs as fuel Prices increase from today however, the price of diesel remains the same while Kerosene prices will decrease by six cents. The Pric
Chaudhry sues Fiji Times for $1 billion
Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry is now in the process of suing the Fiji Times and is claiming One Billion Dollars in damages for alleging defaming his reputation after publishing certain stories. In a press r
Elections Will Be at First Opportune Time
The Electoral Commission said elections will be held at the first opportune moment in 2009 which will most probably be during a school break. Although Chairman M.R Khan said it is likely elections may be shifted and hel
Nationwide drive to recover govt lease arrears
The Ministry of Lands has launched a nationwide drive to recover lease arrears on all state owned land which now stands at around $18 million. Interim Minister for Lands Netani Sukanaivalu told Village news that the arr
SDL/Interim govt case tomorrow
The case filed by the members of the ousted SDL government against the interim government is expected to be held tomorrow in the High Court before Justice Anthony Gates. One of the lawyers representing members of the ou
Bole to tour a number of schools
The Interim Education Minster will tour a number of secondary schools in the Central Division from tomorrow. Filipe Bole and a team of senior education officers will tour Lomaivuna High School, Naitasiri Secondary schoo
Man dies after being assualted
A 52-yr-old man of Drasa Avenue, Lautoka died last night after he was assaulted by a family member inside his car in Martintar, Nadi. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed the 52yr-old and
Red Cross Receives Boeing Donation
Boeing has donated the Fiji Red Cross Society a total of US $50,000 today. Boeing Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific President Craig Saddler who was present in Suva today presented the cheque to the Fiji Red Cross
Teleni confirms Kinivuwai was questioned
The Police Commissioner has today clarified that SDL National Director, Peceli Kinivuwai was taken by police for questioning last week. Commodore Esala Teleni has confirmed that Kinivuwai was taken by police in relation