Kinivuwai Denies Arrest Claims
SDL National Director Peceli Kinivuwai said he was not arrested by police on Thursday. He said he was invited by police for informal discussions but refused to give details on what was discussed. Kinivuwai refused
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Follow Proper Guidelines - Rae
The Fiji Bank Finance Sector Unions said proper discussions and consultations should be done as Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has directed the FDB to come up with its "Strategic Plan for 2009-2011&rdquo
Delegation Submits Housing Proposal
Sir James Ah Koy, Fiji's ambassador to China, said apart from cassava farming, the delegation he brought with him are here to also look at low cost housing. Low cost housing would cost up to $31,000 per 2-3 bedroom
Alleged Thief Admitted in CWM
A 32-year-old woman of Toorak, who was arrested for allegedly stealing from a supermarket in Valelevu, is now admitted at the CWM Hospital. Assistant Police spokesperson Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed the woman w
Step Down - Zinck
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority officers and Staff Association is calling on newly appointed FIRCA chairman Peceli Vocea to step down from his other positions. Association General Secretary Kenneth Zinck
NGO Happy With EU Grant
A non-government organization, Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises "N" Development, commonly known as "FRIEND" is very happy with the $50,000 grant it has received from the European Union. Fr
Song-Writers/Composers to Benefit
The chairman of the Fiji Performing Rights Association said Fiji's song-writers and composers will benefit from an agreement signed with new television operator Mai TV. Eremasi Tamanisau said under the terms of the
Dr Anthony Provides No Proof
The author of the Fiji Human Rights Commission report on the Freedom and Independence of the media who listed a group of companies including media houses who allegedly funded the SDL's Duavata Initiative, now says th
Poor Performance Result of Poor Growth-RBF
Latest figures released by the Reserve Bank of Fiji confirm that the poor performance in major sectors continue to retard economic growth as we head into the third month of 2008. In its Economic Review for February, the
Whites run media newsrooms - Anthony
The author of the Fiji Human Rights Commission report on the Freedom and Independence of the Media in Fiji stresses that majority of the media newsrooms are being run by whites. Speaking from Hawaii, Doctor James Antho
DPP Withdraws Charges
The DPP has withdrawn the charges against one of the accused who is charged along with the Qaranivalu Ratu Inoke Takiveikata and 8 others with three counts of conspiracy to murder. When the ten appeared before Judge Jus
Organizations Get EU Grant
15 organizations in the country today received a $1 million grant from the European Union today ranging from $38,000 to $50,000 aimed to support education actions, training, skills development and employability of youth
NLTB rejects report by consultant
The Native Land Trust Board has rejected the report by Indian Consultant Dr. M. Krishnamurthi on the rehabilitation of the sugar industry, in which he proposes that all native lands be de-reserved. NLTB Spokesperson Ro
FDB Releases Strategic Plan
The Fiji Development Bank has today released its "Strategic Plan for 2009-2011". Speaking at the launch, Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said over the years the bank has strayed from its founding pr
Bligh Shipping Supports Earth Hour
Come March 29th, passengers on board the MV Westerland and MV Sulliven will be having a candle lit Hong Kong 7s. Speaking to Village News, Bligh Water Shipping Managing Director Sitiveni Rabuka said they have taken the
Inflation At Its Highest
The Bureau of Statistics has today confirmed the inflation rate in the country for last month stood at 7.4 percent, which is at its highest level in a decade. The Department said the inflation rate is expected to contin
Bose Ni Turaga Not A Rally
The Viti Landowners and Resource Owners Association said the Bose ni Turaga is not a political rally and is not inciting people as alleged by Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama. Association President Rat
Fiji imports sugar to meet demand
Fiji Sugar Marketing Company Limited has confirmed that Fiji imports 4000 tons of sugar each month from South East Asian countries and this will continue till June. Chief Executive Officer Viliame Savou said cost is a n
Student hospitalised after fall
A class 3 student of a Primary School in Lautoka has been transferred to the CWM hospital after she fell from desk while fixing charts on the wall. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed the
Doctor Yet to be Questioned
Police are yet to question the doctor is who is alleged to have carried out an abortion which led to the death of a 28 year old woman of Lautoka two weeks ago. Divisional Crime Officer Western SP Vijay Singh told Villag