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The Communication Ministry has today made it clear that companies which have been given free-to-air television license will have to start their operations by April this year. Interim Communication Minister, Tom Ricketts
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 recieved complaints against the current FSC b
Help is on the way. Food rations including rice, flour and other food stuffs will be distributed to the Lomaiviti group especially to villages who were affected by Cyclone Gene by Military Personal by tomorrow. Militar
The Suva Magistrate has asked for a psychiatric assessment at Saint Giles hospital for 33 year old Hendrick Tuitoga of Panda Street who is alleged to have stabbed his 8 year old nephew. The accused appeared before Magis
The President of the Fiji Island Council of Trade Unions and the General Secretary of Fijian Teachers Association said the decision to outsource the Public Services will bring in disaster for the country. Maika Namudu s
A high chief of Cakaudrove and former Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs has today dismissed claims made by the head of the Burebasaga confederacy, Ro Teimumu Kepa that Commodore Bainimarama is now the GCC Chairman
Great Council of Chiefs Taskforce Chairman, Ratu Tuakitau Cokanauto said although the interim government has made changes to two important recommendations the taskforce submitted, it does not mean that their work is a wa
A 3 year old girl of Tailevu drowned in the Namara River while fishing with her aunt yesterday. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Ramesh Chand has confirmed the aunt told the 3 year old to go back home after fishing
The Indian High Commissioner to Fiji said Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama's visit to India is a private visit. Speaking to Village News at a function last night Professor Pravhakar Jha confirmed t
The Interim Minister of Primary Industries, Joketani Cokanasiga will be holding talks today with the Deputy Mayor of Yangzhou City of the People's Republic of China to explore opportunities for business cooperation b
The Chairman of the Great council of Chiefs Special Taskforce Ratu Tuakitau Cokanauto said he will seek a meeting with the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama on the cabinet decision which has led to the
The Working Group on Development of Resource based sectors, formed under the National Council for Building a Better Fiji, believes viable solutions can be found to revitalize these sectors. After the Working Groups firs
It seems that a breakdown in communication between the Police, the DPP and the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has led to the dismissal of four men charged in relation to an alleged visa scam by the Suva M
The 33 year old man of Panada Street Suva who is alleged to have stabbed his 8 year old nephew last night is expected to be charged soon. According to police they are still waiting for medical reports before any charges
Students in Fiji will be able to take advantage of Australian $10 million worth of Scholarships set aside by the Australian Government for those wishing to study at the Australia Pacific Technical College. While launchi
The Nasinu Town Council today has terminated two councilors and has informed them in writing that their seats are now vacant. According to the Council, this is after the two councillors did not attend 3 consecutive coun
The Department of Provincial Development and Multi Ethnic Affairs have appointed Joeli Rokovada and Eliki Rabuka as Acting Commissioners. Permanent Secretary, Manasa Vaniqi in a statement says the post of Commissioner W
Head of Burebasaga Concerned The head of the Burebasaga confederacy said it is now clear that the Interim Prime Minister has become the Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs to dictate who becomes the country's
The Interim Minister for Indigenous Affairs has the right to make changes to any regulations concerning the Great Council of Chiefs. Interim Minister for Defense and Cakaudrove High Chief Ratu Epeli Ganilau said right n
Four companies who are vying for the Mobile Phone licenses handed in their bids to the Communications Ministry yesterday. Interim Communications Minister, Tom Ricketts confirms Digicel, Pacific Spectrum Limited, Telecom
