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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
