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Ration pack being delivered to Cyclone affected villagers

The Permanent Secretary for Provincial Development and Multi Ethnic Affairs, Manasa Vaniqi stresses that ration packs that are currently being delivered to villages that were affected by Cyclone Gene, is determined by th

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Police charge man for alleged rape

A 43 year old man who allegedly raped his 14 year old step daughter appeared in Nausori Magistrate Court today. The man pleaded guilty before Magistrate Vani Ravono and was remanded in custody. He allegedly committed t

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Indigenous rights reviewed-FHRC

The Fiji Human Rights Commission believes that the proposed People's Charter may form the basis of a future development plan, which will assist in promoting a national identity in Fiji. In its report to the committe

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Bainimarama has the power-Adi Finau

The Soqosoqo Vakamarama President, Adi Finau tabakaucoro said Commodore Bainimarama has the power to amend the GCC regulation as he pleases as he is not only the Interim Prime Minister but the Interim Minister for Indige

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Ra Council to discuss issues with chiefs

Ra provincial council will be calling a Bose Vanua of the chiefs of Ra to discuss two important issues which currently a major topic of discussion in the country soon. Ra provincial council Chairman Ratu Meli Bolobolo s

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Only 1 road remains closed after TC Gene

Close to three weeks after Cyclone Gene hit the Fiji group, the Department of Roads confirms that only one road remains closed to all traffic. The Balevuto road in Ba due to a washout remains closed. Meanwhile, most of

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Save the Children Fiji moving up another level

Save the Children Fiji is moving up another level to see that not only children but parents and teachers are fully educated on children's rights. In a Press Conference today, the Chief Executive Officer of SCF, Chan

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GCC hopes Interim PM will reconsider decision

The Great Council of Chiefs Review Committee Chairman, Ratu Tuakitau Cokanauto and members of his team hope that Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama will reconsider the cabinet decision to appoint him as G

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Chaudhry hopes to solve water problems

The Interim Finance and Public Utilities Minister is hoping that most of the water supply problems faced in the country would be fixed by the end of the year. As water cuts continue in some areas, Mahendra Chaudhry said

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FIRCA may be taken to court

A Former Fiji Labour Party Senator may take the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority to court to take the Interim Minister to task for allegedly evading taxes and collecting money for the communities in Fiji but de

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Kadavu Holdings Management to meet with AG

The Management of Kadavu Holdings Limited will today meet with the Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and will try to solve the matter hanging over Kadavu House. Kadavu Provincial Council Chairman Ratu Josate

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Mesh wire found in imported tin fish

Concerns are now being raised on the absence of a product recall system in the country which would result in quick action from local authorities on imported products that contain manufacturing errors. The Consumer Counc

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Delegation in west to assess schools

A delegation including the Interim Minister for Education is currently in the West as part of the strategy to improve the performance of schools in the three external examinations. The team will monitor the effective uti

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Bainimarama Not Self-Appointed

The interim government has today clarified that Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama did not directly appoint himself as the chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs. In a press conference this afternoon, A

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Methodist Church won’t accept Bainimarama’s appointment

The General Secretary of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Chairman of the Fiji Council of Churches said the appointment of Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama as Chairman of the GCC will never be accepted

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Rent Payments Approved

The Public Service Commission has confirmed that all outstanding payments for the rent of government departments have been approved by the Finance Ministry. Permanent Secretary for the Public Service Taina Tagicakibau h

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FICAC Investigates FSC Board

The FSC board is now being investigated by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption. FICAC spokesperson Maraia Vavaitamana has confirmed to Village News they have received complaints against the current FSC bo

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Tabu gives Information to Interim PM

The Viti Union of Taukei Workers General Secretary, Taniela Tabu has revealed that he has sent a letter to the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama yesterday with certain documents on the allegations of ta

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Bose Ni Turaga to be held in April

The Viti Landowners and Resource Owners Association is now planning to have a Bose Ni Turaga sometime in April. Association President and Cuvu chief, Ratu Osea Gavidi says the 222 chiefs will come together without any i

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FHRC not Prudent to Comment on Changes

The Fiji Human Rights Commission said it will not be prudent to comment as yet on the changes brought about to the Great Council of Chiefs regulations which now sees Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama app

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