Water Cuts a Major Concern
Thousands of residents in the Central Division are outraged as continuous water cuts are now taking its toll. Several areas remain without water supply for a second day this weekend these include Valelevu, New Town, Kin
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More Arrests Expected in Relation to Robbery
More people are expected to be arrested in relation to the foiled robbery plans at the New World Supermarket in Suva yesterday. Director CID, Tevita Lesu this morning confirmed that more people are believed to be involv
FICAC Concerned Over Impersonators
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is concerned that some people are impersonating FICAC officers and are demanding people to do certain things. Deputy Commissioner FICAC, George Langman said that so far
Cyclone Victims to get Assistance This Week
People who were affected by Cyclone Gene are expected to receive assistance from the interim government from this week. Speaking to Village News, DISMAC Director, Joe Rokovada said that assistance will be given first to
IBA suspends visit to Fiji
The International Bar Association has suspended their visit to Fiji after their program's lawyer, Felicia Johnson was this morning stopped from entering the country. Fiji Law Society President, Isireli Fa said that
Close to $50m expected for cyclone gene relief
The Interim government is expected to fork out close to $50 million dollars following the assessment been carried out by DISMAC in those areas that were badly affected by Cyclone Gene. DISMAC Director, Joeli Rokovada sa
Criticize if you know what you talking about-YPCN
Criticize if you know what you are talking about. This is the view of the Young People's Concerned Network on the recent criticism and comments on the Interim Government's dealing with the Dr. Krishnamurti's
Police disrupts planned robbery
A planned robbery by five men at about 10 o'clock this morning was disrupted after the Police Strike Back team with the assistance of the Police Dog Unit intercepted and arrested the men. The incident happened at th
Tui Ba calls on landowners to support interim govt plan
Turaga na Tui Ba, Ratu Sairusi Nagagavoka is calling on Fijian landowners to support the interim government's Committee on Better Utilization of Land as this will bring the greatest benefit they can get from their la
FICAC denies picking cases
The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption has today clarified that they are not targeting certain political parties or certain individuals when doing investigations. Deputy FICAC Commissioner, Colonel George La
PCRC calls for caution in land issue
The Pacific Concerned Resource Centre is calling on the Interim Government to exercise caution when it comes to issues dealing with subjects close to them. PCRC Director, Tupou Vere said recent comments the issue of the
Foiled robbery lends 2 in hospital
Two men who attempted to rob a pay clerk of a construction company in Nasese are hospitalised after sustaining injuries during their arrest. Divisional Crime Officer Southern, ASP Apisalome Tuiwakaya has confirmed that
Landowners need to be cool headed-YPCN
Landowners need to be cool headed about issues that affect their land. The Young People's concerned network spokesperson Pita Waqavonovono calls on landowners not to be influenced by rumors or hearsay as land plays
5 former PSC officers to be questioned by police
Five former employees of the Divisional Engineer Central/Eastern Office will be questioned soon for allegations of defrauding the government of over $55,000. Public Service Commission Chairman Rishi Ram confirms followi
3 roads remain close after cyclone Gene
Only three roads around the country remain closed at the moment two weeks after Cyclone gene hit the group. The Department of National Roads today reveals that the Wairiki Road in Labasa, Balevuto Road in Ba and the Nam
Interim PM clears govt stance on land issue
The Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama stresses that the interim government has not taken any formal stance on the proposal in relation to the de-reservation of native lands. In a statement this afternoo
Ballu Khan has not breached bail conditions-High Court
Businessman Ballu Khan has been cleared of allegations that he breached his bail conditions by the High Court this afternoon after the Court heard he was not under a 24 hour curfew. Justice Daniel Goundar Khan this afte
Interim govt questioned on native land
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase has today questioned why the interim government is trying to get more native land when there is already sufficient land available for cane farming. Qarase said Interim Finance Mini
No comment from military
The military council will not comment on the questions raised on why the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is not taking steps to investigate tax evasion allegations against a senior interim minister. Milit
4 Fiji Citizens return home from Buka cell in Bouganville
Four Fiji citizens who have spent the last 28 months at the Buka police station cell in Bouganville, Papua New Guinea return home today. The National News paper reports that the four, Aliki Moroca, Sojalame Gukirewa, K