Chaudhry to file Legal Papers
The newspaper reports are defamatory and legal papers will be filed tomorrow said the Interim Finance Minister. In a press statement released, Mahendra Chaudhry said the newspaper reports including those under the bylin
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Student Dies after being Electrocuted
Nausori Police are investigating the death of a 15-yr-old student from Nauru who was electrocuted at old Nausori Government Building last night. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Ramesh Chand confirms the deceased i
Interim PM to Hold Press Conference
The Interim Prime Minister, Frank Bainimarama is expected to hold a press conference at 12.30 this afternoon with regards to his appointment as Great Council of Chiefs Chairman and his visit to India. Expected issues at
3 Lives Lost in Accident
Three people lost their lives in a horrific road accident last night, after the vehicle they were travelling in was hit by a bus near Lami Police station. Lami Police confirm at around 11.30pm the private car which was
4 in Hospital after Accident
Four people have been admitted at CWM hospital after sustaining injuries in a road accident in Laselevu Vunidawa last night. Nausori Police confirms a three tonne truck which was heading towards Monasavu lost control an
FHRC Advises Chaudhry
You have a very good case of defamation against the newspapers. This is the view of the Fiji Human Rights Commission Chairperson Dr Shaista Shameem in her advice to the Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry regard
Former Chief Auditor Breaks Silence
Former Chief Auditor of the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority, Lepani Rabo said he was not satisfied after being terminated from FIRCA. Rabo broke his silence, revealing all the documents showing the tax evasio
Land Issue too Sensitive-Don’t Touch It
Fiji is in a very precarious position at the moment and to make changes to a legislation that is close to the heart of the indigenous people will only worsen the situation. Speaking to Village News, Ousted PM Laisenia Q
President called in to intervene
The President is now being called on to intervene and dissolve the Interim Cabinet following revelations that interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry is the Interim minister alleged to have been evading taxes fo
Chaudhry should resign-Zinck
Following the naming of the Interim minister involved in all evading tax and not declaring the huge amount of money in offshore accounts, Fiji Islands Revenue and customs Authority staff association said the people of F
Chaudhry says he won’t resign
Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry said he will not resign after calls for his resignations from various political parties and NGO's after his name was revealed for the first time in the Fiji Times newspape
Fiji Times ready to defend themselves in Court
Interim Finance Minister today revealed that he will be taking the Fiji Times to Court next week for printing a story implicating him as the Minister that has been evading tax. Speaking to Village, Chaudhry said the ma
Chaudhry denies tax evasion claim
Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry has today denied media reports stating that he is the Interim Minister who has been evading tax for a couple of years. Contrary to revelations in the Fiji Times this morning t
State owned entities to review, reformat financial statements
All State Owned entities preparing financial reports must comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards annually beginning from last year and onwards. Acting Deputy Secretary Public Enterprises, Ana Naivak
Flooding in Lautoka
Heavy rain throughout the night in the West has led to flooding in low lying areas with residents moving to higher grounds. Jo Rakai, a Luvu settlement resident in Lautoka said though the rain has stopped people are sti
2 Companies with free to air television Licenses so far
The Interim Communication Minister has today cleared the air that only two companies so far have free to air television licenses while two other companies are expected to be awarded their licenses soon. Speaking to Vil
Terminated GCC members to mount legal battle
The terminated members of the Great Council of Chiefs will now mount another legal battle to try and reverse the appointment of Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama as Chairman of the GCC. Lawyer represent
Go Over Your Submissions
Lawyers for convicted coup conspirators Jo Nata and Timoci Silatolu this afternoon were informed by the Appeals Court to go over their submissions before appearing again on Monday. This is after defense lawyer Abhay Sin
Licenses Decision Next Tuesday
The Interim Communication Minister has this afternoon confirmed that Cabinet will make a decision on Tuesday next week in relation to the awarding of mobile phone licenses to two new companies. While Speaking to Village
Travel Sanctions Remain
The travel sanctions against the interim government members and their families will remain in place for now. These are the words of Australian High Commissioner James Batley when asked whether or not and when these sanc