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The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre believes that if a criminal has served his or her time than they could stand for elections as is their right. FWCC coordinator and Fiji Human Rights Commissioner, Shameema Ali said a c
While speaking to Village News this afternoon Sub Divisional Medical Officer Cakaudrove, Doctor Mohammad Ishaq said that they have so far treated three cases of typhoid who are now admitted in hospital and a few diarrohe
Nausori Town Clerk Satendra Singh has informed the National Union of Municipal Workers that their grievances will be discussed in a special general meeting this evening. Union General Secretary Kamal Iyer said the worke
Fiji Island Revenue and Customs Authority Michael Scott this morning made submissions before Justice Jocelyn Scutt on the increase of the $5 million bank bond earlier given to Natural Waters of Viti. Scott stated that i
Former Director of the Fiji Institute of Technology, Kolinio Meo today asked for more time so that he could seek legal representation. He appeared before Magistrate Aruna Prasad and his case has been adjourned to 3rd Ap
National Federation Party's General Secretary believes those people who are convicted of treason and have spent their time in prison should be given a chance to contest the elections. Pramod Rae said while his party
Police are hunting for a group of men who were involved two separate robberies in Suva yesterday. Divisional Crime Officer Southern SP Apisalome Tuiwakaya confirms four masked men armed with cane knives and beer bottles
I strongly believe the spending of public finances need to be scrutinized and that is why I agreed to join the Public Accounts Committee, there is no other reason. Those are the words of Former Education Minister under
People in the Tamavua and Lami areas are expected to face water disruptions today due to a mechanical problem in a pump at the Savura pumping station. Water Department's Media Liaison Officer, Maika Nagalu is callin
Ninety percent of the workers of Nausori Town Council have again threatened to stage a lightening protest tomorrow if the council fails to look into their grievances later today. About 25 workers walked out at about 7 o
The Wailoa villagers near Monasavu have raised concern on why the DISMAC officials have not visited them as it has been more than a week after Cyclone Gene. Spokesperson, Tomasi Tikonilia revealed that food is very scar
The Interim Prime Minister has today stressed the military's role is to ensure the overall safety, security and well being of the people of Fiji. Commodore Frank Bainimarama's comments follow Ousted Prime Minist
The National Federation Party said the truth cannot be silenced and they will continue giving their views on actions taken by the interim government. Party general secretary Pramod Rae believes they are making honest co
The appointment of the Public Accounts Committee members has made a mockery of the Constitution. These are the words of the Pacific Centre for Public Integrity Director Angie Heffernan who said the appointments of forme
Three evacuations Centre’s are still open in the Rewa Delta area. The Acting Commissioner Central Eliki Malodali said the 33 people in these centres cannot go to their homes as the houses are in deplorable conditi
Three people who are believed to have allegedly deposited a counterfeit draft of over $50 million Euros at a bank in Suva last month have been interviewed and released. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Wei
Three former senior executives of Post Fiji Limited have been charged with alleged corrupt practices by FICAC and appeared before Suva Magistrate Aminiasi Katonivualiku earlier this afternoon. Former Post Fiji Chairman,
The National Federation Party has today labelled the appointment of certain persons in the new Public Accounts Committee as an act of nepotism and cronyism. General Secretary, Pramod Rae said the committee comprises of
Public Service Commission met with the stakeholders today to explain to them the proposed measures the government intends to take for cost saving measures. PSC Permanent Secretary Taina Tagicakibau said there is a need
The Citizen's Constitutional Forum said the Charter is not a legal document. Rather, Chief Executive, Reverend Akuila Yabaki said the People's Charter is a process towards democracy which everyone should partici
