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Govt Yet to be Served With Court Order

A court order is not in effect unless it is served on the parties concerned. The Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum maintains that the interim government has not breached any court order as they are still not

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Unit Investigates Suspicious Transactions

As the first meeting of the National Anti-Money Laundering Council was held this morning, it has been revealed that over 1000 suspicious transactions are being investigated by the Financial Intelligence Unit. Speaking a

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Budget Revised After Reshuffle

A revised Budget Appropriation Promulgation for 2008 has been endorsed by Cabinet as a result of the ministerial portfolio reshuffle early this year. Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said necessary changes wer

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You need a permit-Interim PM

You need a permit. That's the message to the Viti Landowners and Resource Owners Association President, Ratu Osea Gavidi from Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama. Following the confirmation by Ratu

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Security Council to be Revived

The interim cabinet will soon draw up legislations to revive the National Security Council and the Fiji Intelligence Services. The decision was made following a submission by Interim Defense Minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau

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PM won’t comment on Chuadhry situation

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has today confirmed that he will not make any comments in relation to the allegations against Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry. While speaking to Village New

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We spent all the money-FLP

The Treasurer for the Fiji Labour Party has today revealed that they have spent all the money that was collected for the farmers and victims of May 2000 coup by Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry. Rajeshwar Kumar who is al

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PSC to Discuss Outsourcing of Services

The Public Service Commission is in the process of consulting all the government ministries and unions to discuss about the outsourcing of public services. Permanent Secretary Taina Tagicakibau said they do not want to

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Woman’s body found under Bridge

Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found trapped under a bridge at a settlement in Keyasi, Navosa yesterday afternoon. The woman in her early 20's was last seen drinking rum with some boys

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Market Vendor wins $30,000

The prayers of a Nadi market vender who is preparing for her daughter's wedding next week has been answered after she won $30,000 through a scratch and win ticket this morning. Tattslotto Managing Director Graeme Br

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Fiji Economy Sick-Ah Koy

Fiji's economy is sick and the Interim Prime Minister should take decisive action on the financial policies that will work according Fiji's Ambassador to China, Sir James Ah Koy. Sir James who is in the country

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No Comment from Koroi Yet

Fiji Labour Party President Jokapeci Koroi has refused to comment on the recent allegations against Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry as she does not want a travel ban placed on her granddaughter. When approach

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Police investigate accounts clerk

Police are investigating an accounts clerk of Ocean Soaps, a subsidiary Company of Punja and Sons Limited for allegedly defrauding the company of more than $200,000. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu has c

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Chaudhry Appoints New FIRCA Chairman

The Interim Minister for Finance Mahendra Chaudhry has appointed a new Chairman of the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority however the name of new Chairman is not being revealed as yet. Village News approached an

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I was Treated Fairly-Hunter

Deported Fiji Sun Publisher and Managing Director, Russel Hunter has revealed that he was treated fairly by the immigration officers and soldiers who took him from his Namadi Heights home to Nadi on Monday night. Speaki

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There’s No Going back-Beddoes

The Ousted Opposition Leader said there is no going back to the National Council for Building a Better Fiji if these are the actions it will continue to participate in. Mick Beddoes said the interim government should no

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Bank of Baroda introduces new loan

As part of its Centenary celebrations and it's commitment to the society, Bank of Baroda is now introducing the Baroda Educational Loan. This loan will enable parents and students to pursue higher education and the

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Digicel Gets License

The wait is finally over. Digicel Fiji Limited has been given the license to provide mobile phone services in the country. At a press conference this afternoon, Interim Minister Tom Ricketts announced a total four com

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We Approved Deportation Order

The Interim Minister for Defense and Immigration Ratu Epeli Ganilau confirms that they approved the deportation of Fiji Sun Publisher and Managing Director Russel Hunter upon information provided by the Immigration Depar

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Beddoes Resigns From NCBBF

The ousted Leader of Opposition and the Leader of the United People's Party has today resigned from the National Council for Building a Better Fiji. Mick Beddoes said he resigned because of the double standards prac

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