I Will Not Give In-Chaudhry
As the Chairman of the Kadavu Provincial Council continues to pressure the interim government to continue to pay rent for Kadavu House, Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry who has stopped the payment said he will
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It is birth right to use Qoliqoli
The Tui Tavua, Ratu Ovini Bokini stresses that it is the birth-right of the Indigenous Fijians to use the Qoliqoli or Fishing Ground in their particular province, and the birth-right does not extend to outsiders. Speaki
Don’t distort certain information-AG
The Interim Attorney General has again called on people not to distort certain information that would threaten the independence of the judiciary. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said High Court Judge Justice Jocyln Scutt has been c
Concerns raised over food item prices
The prices of food items and some household goods increased last month thus people had to fork out more money to buy even some basic items. The Statistics Department report shows that prices for wheat products, meat, fr
Commission awaits final census report
The Boundaries Commission is still waiting for the final census report from the Bureau of Statistics office before beginning their work to prepare for the next general elections. Chairperson Suresh Chandra told Village
AG clarifies Judiciary Matters
The Attorney General has this afternoon clarified some judicial matters which according to him need an urgent clarification. Speaking at a press conference in the last hour, Aiyaz Sayed Khiayum said High Court Judge Jus
FWRM/Fiji Sun Editor Summoned to Appeals Court
Stop making misleading statements which threatens the independence of the judiciary. That’s the message from the Fiji Court of Appeal judges to the Fiji Womens Rights Movement Executive Director, Virisila Buadromo
Dr. Shameem attacks Isireli Fa legal stance
The Chairperson of the Fiji Human Rights Commission and a member of the Fiji Law Society have today revealed that the Law Society President, Isireli Fa has not consulted her and the entire membership on constitutional is
FICTU seeks stay on ER promulgation
State lawyers are seeking to strike out or stay the proceedings in the case filed by the Fiji Islands Council of Trade Unions against the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo where they are challenging the legality of the promul
Inquiry against Fatiaki commences tomorrow
The Three Member Tribunal appointed to conduct an Independent Inquiry against the suspended Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki will commence its work from tomorrow. The Tribunal Secretariat confirmed to Village that the heari
Cabinet discusses report by GCC task team
The interim cabinet met today to decide on the recommendations by the Great Council of Chiefs Review Task team. Interim Prime Minister and Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Commodore Frank Bainimarama confirmed that the
Typhoid cases increases
More people have been found to be suffering from Typhoid in the Northern Division. The Sub Divisional Medical Officer of Savusavu, Dr Mohammed Ishaaq said 6 people had symptoms of Typhoid out of which two are admitted i
Police hunt for alleged rapist
Police are hunting for a man who allegedly raped a 26 year old woman along Queen Elizabeth Drive, Nasese over the weekend. The woman was walking towards Nasese when the man approached her and requested to have a word wi
Fa says members want endorsement of takeover
The President of the Fiji Law Society has today revealed that some of their members want the society to endorse the December 5th takeover and the actions of the interim government. However Isireli Fa said the majority o
Rakiraki murder suspect arrested
Police have arrested a man early this morning in relation to the alleged murder of a woman in Rakiraki whose torso was found inside a sack in Ra a few days ago. Divisional Police Commander Western, SSP Emori Laqai has c
Westech concerned over their workers future
The Westech Mining Limited is concerned about the future of 600 workers as talks continue today on whether Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority will allow them to export gold. Director Brian Wesson told Village N
Elections date a concern
If elections cannot be held before or in March 2009, then the Interim Government needs to inform the general public by when it can be held. Fiji Women's Rights Movement Executive Director Virisila Buadromo said the
Police arrest man over alleged Rakiraki murder
Police have arrested a man early this morning in relation to the alleged murder of a woman in Rakiraki whose torso was found inside a sack in Ra a few days ago. Divisional Police Commander Western, SSP Emori Laqai has c
Investigate ministers for tax evasion
The Ousted Prime Minister is now calling on the authorities to investigate the senior interim minister who allegedly evaded taxes over a number of years. Laisenia Qarase said so much has been said but it seems the inter
Tuisolia pleads Not Guilty
Former Airports Fiji Limited Chief Executive Officer Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia pleaded not guilty to 22 counts of False Pretence and 22 counts of Abuse of Office when he appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court last night. So