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The credibility of the Fiji Island Revenue and Customs Authority is now in question. FIRCA staff association general secretary, Kenneth Zinck said with the removal of Lepani Rabo and Joseva Leano raises serious question
Swearing and a minor misconduct are not cause for instant dismissal. According to the Fiji Island Council of Trade Unions General Secretary Attar Singh said the FIRCA's Chief Auditors, Lepani Rabo and Joseva Leano&#
A number of roads and bridges in Ba and Rakiraki are now under flood water due to continuous downpour. Rakiraki Police confirms that Naqoro flats, FSC, Galau and Rakiraki village are under 2 feet flood water and people
Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said he will not make any further comments in relation to the allegations of tax evasion over a period of time and the non-declaration of the source of income in his off-shore b
The Fiji Law Society said the Fiji Human Rights Commission should not get involved in the Interim Finance Minister's tax saga. President, Isireli Fa said while Mahendra Chaudhry knows what to do, the FHRC should jus
The Former Finance Minister and current Fiji Ambassador to China, Sir James Ah Koy stresses that the two officials of Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority who were sacked last year, were top FIRCA professionals. S
The Fiji Islands Congress of Trade Unions said there are a lot of questions that need to be answered with regards to the tax evasion allegations against the Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry. General Secretary
The legal counsel for Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has confirmed that he will not file legal papers in court later today to sue The Fiji Times for defamation. G.P Lala said they want to prepare well for th
The Papua New Guinea High Commission in Suva confirms the two women who died in the horrific road accident on Saturday night near Lami are PNG Nationals. An official from the office confirms they are making arrangements
Firing a person on grounds that are petty is not acceptable. Speaking to Village news, Fiji Inland Revenue and Customs Authority Staff Association General Secretary, Kenneth Zinck said the Authority was unfair in firing
Flood waters are receding at the Nadi Back Road and the bus stand as heavy rainfall has stopped. Our reporter Gulsher Ali said some schools have been closed as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, Nadi Weather Office
Fiji's Ambassador to China, Sir James Ah Koy said Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry should step aside now as it is just not right for him to stay on and make decisions on taxation issues if he himself is all
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama is yet to decide on what action he will take in relation to the allegations leveled against Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry. Bainimarama said Chaudhry has p
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority said the right to privacy over tax affairs which the Interim Minister enjoys is not just an "apparent" right but a real one, enjoyed in common with all Fiji taxpay
The Ousted Prime Minister has stressed that all the commercial decisions made in relation to the purchase of the Fijian Holdings shares and the conversion of the $20 million government loan for the purchase of the shares
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has attacked the media for taking comments from chiefs like Ratu Ovini Bokini, Ratu Osea Gavidi and Ro Teimumu Kepa. Bainimarama asked the media why they are taking com
The Nadi back-road has been closed to all traffic due to flash flooding as heavy rain continues in Nadi. Police confirm that the road is under 3 feet of water and the Nadi bus stand is also flooded. According to police
The Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama this afternoon attacked the media on the recent coverage of stories regarding the interim government. Bainimarama questioned the journalism ethics that these media organizati
Situation in Rakiraki is worsening as heavy downpour has led to flooding in the town. A resident Sanjeet Maharaj said the situation might worsen even more at night when the high tide comes in. The Nadi Weather Offic
In a press conference this afternoon, Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama reveals he has not decided on whether any action will be taken against Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry. Bainimarama sa
