Interim govt is committed
The Interim Prime Minister said the interim government is committed to have elections in March 2009 and stresses that the People's Charter will be in place before the elections. While responding to the US Deputy As
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Media freedom not restricted
The Interim Prime Minister has today stressed that the freedom of the media is not restricted and the media should just report in a responsible and fair manner. Commodore Frank Bainimarama said some reports published by
Prices expected to rise
Consumers should brace themselves as the price of various items is expected to continue to rise through the year. With butter prices increasing from today, another increase in fuel prices expected within weeks, Prices a
We Endorse Report - FHRC
The Fiji Human Rights Commission has confirmed that it has handed Doctor James Anthony's report on the Freedom and Independence of the Media to the interim government, and it is now up to the authorities to take the
FHRC report baseless-Parkinson
Skin colour has nothing to do with how the media organizations in the country operate and provide news to the people. Communications Fiji Limited Managing Director William Parkinson has labelled the FHRC Report compiled
Media Not Cause of 1987 Coup
The leader of the 1987 coup and former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is shocked to find out that the Fiji Human Rights Commission report is blaming the 1987 coup on the actions taken by the media. In his report to the
Butter prices to increase from tomorrow
There is more bad news for consumers as the price of local butter increases from tomorrow. The Prices and Incomes Board has announced that effective from tomorrow the wholesale and retail price of locally made butter wi
FHRC report biased-Baba
Former SDL Senator and former Deputy Prime Minister in the People's Coalition Government, Dr. Tupeni Baba believes that Dr. James Anthony's report on the Fiji media is totally biased. Dr. Baba who has been a vic
Peceli Vocea new FIRCA chairman
The Permanent Secretary for Finance Peceli Vocea has been appointed the Chairman of the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority by Inerim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry. FIRCA CEO Jitoko Tikolevu confirmed to Vil
Come Out Clean - Rae
National Federation Party General Secretary Pramod Rae has again called on the interim prime minister to reveal his and other interim ministers real wealth. Rae said this will be the right time for the interim governmen
No Comment - Bainimarama
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has confirmed that he will not make any comments in relation to the allegations against Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry. While speaking to Village News, Bain
Cassava Planting Way to Go
Fiji's ambassador to China said cassava planting is the way to go in terms of producing ethanol for Fiji, adding this is an economic saviour for the indigenous people. Sir James Ah Koy, who brought a delegation from
Pacific Sun Visits
More tourists will be seen on the streets of Suva today as the Cruise Liner "Pacific Sun" is in the country from Australia. The Cruise Liner has more than 1600 people on board and will leave for Savusavu, then
Writ to Be Filed Against Antonio
Lawyers representing Assistant Police Commissioner Crime Nasir Ali and Inspector Deo Narayan will file a writ against Deputy Police Commissioner Eroni Antonio tomorrow. Speaking to Village News, lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry
FHRC report on media released
The much talked about Fiji Human Rights Commission report on the Freedom and Independence of the Media in Fiji has been released with some major changes recommended by the author of the report and several allegations aga
Where is Media freedom?
A senior official from the United States government who met with senior members of the interim government yesterday said they still do not see a clear path to the elections in Fiji next year. The US Deputy Assistant Se
Withdrawal won’t hinder tasks
The Interim Attorney General said the withdrawal of Suliana Siwatibau and Mick Beddoes from the National Council for building a better Fiji will not hinder the tasks allocated to the various working groups. Aiyaz Sayed-
Interim govt supports funding
The Interim government has decided to support the ongoing funding for overseas medical treatment of qualifying patients and medical conditions. The Interim Health Minister Jiko Luveni said in the past years the demand f
Financing education a challenge
The Interim Education Minister said financing education is one of the most crucial challenges faced by any Government. Speaking at the launching of Bank of Baroda's educational loan yesterday Filipe Bole said while
No clear path for Fiji elections-US
A senior official from the United States government who met with senior members of the interim government today said they still do not see a clear path to the elections in Fiji next year. The US Deputy Assistant Secret