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The Interim Education Minister has promised a number of secondary schools in the western division that the ministry will help provide them with what they need to improve their academic performance. Filipe Bole said the
The Fiji Electricity Authority aims to provide renewable energy for the entire nation by 2010 which could reduce its high diesel consumption by 30 percent. FEA Chairman Nizam Ud Dean made that statement today when he pr
Police are yet to question the prominent doctor in the western division for his involvement in the alleged attempted abortion case which resulted in the death of a 28 year-old-woman. They are awaiting a post mortem repo
The Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama is expected to make a statement later today in relation to his appointment as Chairman of the GCC. Commodore Bainimarama arrived back in the country after visiting
Close to a million dollars worth of gold is now set to leave our shores as part of the first consignment produced by Westech Mining Company limited as the tax dispute with the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority h
It is an incredibly ludicrous report that should not be taken seriously. Thos are the words of the National Federation Party General secretary Parmod Rae in relation to the submissions by the Fiji Human Rights Commissio
Police now await the post mortem report on a 28 year old woman who is believed to have died after attempting to abort her pregnancy. Police confirm that they will question a prominent doctor in the Western Division once
More people living in squatter settlements are assisted by Save the Children Fiji daily in sending their children to school. The Chief Executive Officer Chandar Shekar said they get a lot of requests from people asking
A senior official of the Public Enterprises Ministry is under police investigations in relation to alleged Corruption and Fraud cases. Director CID, SSP Tevita Lesu has confirmed that some former Cabinet Ministers in th
The Constitutional Officers Commission will commence interviews to appoint a Supervisor of Elections from next week. Commission Chairman Rishi Ram confirmed to Village News this morning that eight people have be shortli
Police are expected to question a prominent doctor in the Western Division for allegedly causing the death of a woman while trying to abort her pregnancy. Police say the post mortem report on the 28 year old woman was c
The Fiji Cane Growers Association maintains that they want Sugarcane Growers Council election to be called in April this year. Association alleges that Interim Sugar Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry has decided to postponed
The Fiji Human Rights Commission has unfortunately gone outside its jurisdiction with regards to its role as the protectors of human rights in the country. The SDL party's National Director, Peceli Kinivuwai said th
Police have arrested and charged a man who is alleged to have assaulted his wife who is a Magistrate early this week. According to police the husband who is a police Sergeant has been charged and has been bailed to appe
This is not the first time a commoner has been appointed to the position of Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs but we just have to wait and see. Soqosoqo Vakamarama General Secretary, Adi Finau Tabakaucoro said the
A Non Government Organization, Save the Children Fiji is working with the Social Welfare and Police to see that children are always protected from assaults of any nature. Chief Executive Officer Chandar Shekar said the
The Nadi Weather Office has been advised that the US 193 Space Satellite is expected to make an uncontrolled re-entry into the earth's atmosphere by March 6th somewhere in the pacific region based on current measurem
The Fiji Human Rights Commission said political parties, which promote racist speeches, policies and programmes, can be prohibited from taking part in elections and be prosecuted under existing legislations. The FHRC i
The Working Group on Poverty, Social Justice and Human Rights highlighted some of the main concerns that has touched the lives of the poor people in the country. The group chaired by Father Kevin Barr said their first m
A 20-yr-old fisherman of Nanuku Vatuwaqa will spend 2 years in prison for attempted breaking and damaging property of the military forces. On 17th February this year Seremaia Waqa,Tevita Vuivui, Joeli Varo, Tevita Rabuk
