Police question Ballu Khan
Businessman Ballu Khan is still being interrogated at the Central Police Station. Director CID, SP Tevita Lesu has confirmed that his officers are questioning him and he will be produced in the Suva Magistrates court b
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Chaudhry clears the air
Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry has cleared the air that the Lands ministry had paid out over $884,000 for the empty office space in Kadavu House between August and December last year upon request from the Pu
Ballu Khan appears in Court
Businessman Ballu Khan is currently appearing in the Suva Magistrates court after he was charged earlier this afternoon for allegedly breaching his bail conditions. Khan was arrested at about 1 o'clock this morning
Nasinu residents experience water cuts
Residents of Nasinu who have been experiencing water cuts can now breathe a sigh of relief as water supply has been restored. Water Supply spokesperson, Maika Nagalu said water supply was disrupted yesterday due to a po
Qarase questions FICAC
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase has today questioned why the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is not taking steps to investigate tax evasion allegations against a senior interim minister. Qaarse sai
Make in depth consultations-John
In depth consultation needs to be carried out first before any changes are made to Native Land. This is the opinion of the President of the Provincial Youth Council, John Ryder following a report by Doctor Krishna Murti
Khan arrested late last night
Businessman Ballu Khan was arrested last night for allegedly breaching his bail conditions and is now in police custody. The National Command Center at the Central Police Station has confirmed that Khan was arrested by
Give landowners time-Gavidi
The Viti Land and Resource Owners Association has today called on the interim government to take the plight of the Indigenous Fijians into account before any proposals to de-reserve the native land is considered. Associ
Sugar Industry report manipulated
The Citizens Constitution Forum said the report on the Rehabilitation of the Sugar Industry is being manipulated again into a racial issue. Chief Executive Officer, Rev Akuila Yabaki said the report is revealing the rea
Govt officials under investigation
A number of officials from the Government Supplies department are under investigation for alleged fraudulent activities. Public Service Commission Chairman Rishi Ram confirms there are serious allegations leveled agains
SDL welcome FICAC move
The SDL Party said they welcome the move by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption to bring charges against any member of the party who may be involved in any alleged corruption. However SDL's National D
CCF Concerned over Sugar Industry being Manipulated
The Citizens Constitution Forum said the report on the Rehabilitation of the Sugar Industry is being manipulated again into a racial issue. Chief Executive Officer, Rev Akuila Yabaki said the report is revealing the rea
SDL Welcomes Move by FICAC
The SDL Party said they welcome the move by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption to bring charges against any member of the party who may be involved in any alleged corruption. However SDL's National D
Fatiaki’s Tribunal Adjourned
The Independant Tribunal appointed to conduct an inquiry against the suspended Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki has been adjourned until the matter regarding its jurisdiction is decided by the courts. This comes after a req
FHRC Defends 2006 Elections Report
The Fiji Human Rights Commission stresses that its report on the 2006 Elections cannot be reviewed by the courts and comments by any Judge on the matter does not affect the independence of the Judiciary. FHRC Chairperso
5 Officers Terminated by PSC
Five officers from the Divisional Engineer Central/Eastern Office have been terminated by the Public Service Commission for defrauding the government off more than $55,000. PSC Chairman Rishi Ram confirms to Village new
SDL Officials Expected to Face Charges-FICAC
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has today revealed that some SDL party officials are expected to face charges soon. FICAC Deputy Commissioner, Colonel George Langman said some SDL members will face ch
6 Hospitalised after Accident
Six people have been rushed to CWM hospital who were involved in a accident this morning at Qara-sarau 4km from Pacific Harbour towards Sigatoka. Navua Police says around 11am six people were travelling in a vehicle fro
Chaudhry Stresses Non-Involvement in Proposal
As a number of criticisms have been leveled against the interim government for considering the proposal from an Indian consultant to de-reserve all the native land to revive the sugar industry, Interim Finance and Sugar
Sugar Industry No Longer Backbone of Fiji-Nadroga Chief
Nadroga high chief, the Ka Levu, Ratu Sakiusa Makutu has today stressed that the sugar industry is no longer the backbone of Fiji's economy. Ratu Sakiusa Makutu has raised concern after revelations that the interim