Body Parts Match
Police confirm the human body parts found at different locations in Naria Rakiraki belong to body which was found earlier. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Josaia Weicavu said post mortem has been conducted howeve
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Way Forward is not through Charter-NFP
The National Federation Party said the way forward for the country is not through a People's Charter process driven by a foreign consultant. Pramod Rae while speaking at the Elections Public Forum organized by the P
Police Commissioner Orders Investigation against Ali
The Police Commissioner has ordered an investigation against senior police officer, Nasir Ali following certain allegations levelled against the Former Acting Assistant Commissioner Crime. While Commodore Esala Teleni
Interim Govt not Invited in Elections Public Forum
Organizers of the Elections Public Forum say they did not invite any members of the interim government because they have had their say. Pacific Concerns Resource Centre Director, Tupou Vere said they did not see any ne
Metered Water Safe to Drink-PWD
Metered water nationwide is safe to drink. Village News has been checking with PWD officials in all regions and they say, if it's metered water supplied by the PWD - it is safe. Western Divisional Engineer Peceli Ra
Post Mortem for Rakiraki Body
The post mortem of the body found in Naria Rakiraki last week is expected to be conducted today. Director CID Tevita Lesu said there were other body parts which were brought to the CWM hospital yesterday and a post mort
DISMAC Hopeful for More Donors
The National DISMAC is hoping to get more funds from overseas donors to assist those who have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Gene last week. Director, Joeli Rokovada said assistance is slowly coming in however they w
Nine Roads Still Closed in North
Nine roads in the Northern Division remain closed as repair works continue. Nayara-bale Road, Vunivutu Road and the Wairiki Road in Labasa, Karoko Landing, Wailevu West Coast Road, Dakuniba Road, Nakobo Road, Natewa and
Election dates not changed-Interim PM
The election dates have not been changed. Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has dismissed reports that he may be double minded to have the next elections in March 2009. Speaking to Village News, Commo
Bainimarama concerned over negative comments
The Interim Prime Minister is now concerned over the continuous negative comments made by the National Federation Party and others on the People's Charter process and setting up of the trust account to raise funds fo
Nasir to start as Station Officer in Levuka
Divisional Police Commander Eastern, SP Emosi Baleinuku has this morning confirmed that Senior Police Officer Nasir Ali needs to start as the Station Officer in Levuka with immediate effect. Speaking to Village News Bal
PCPI/PCRC organize Public Forum
Elections 2009 - What will it mean for Fiji? This is the theme of a Public Forum organized by the Pacific Centre for Public Integrity and the Pacific Concerns Resource Centre that will be held today at the Holiday Inn.
Bole to assess damage done by Gene
Interim Education Minister, Filipe Bole is going to the Northern Division today to assess the damage done by Cyclone Gene and meet with various school heads. Bole will visit Waiqele Secondary School, Tabia Sanatan Colla
RFMF Engineers requested to renovate FSN
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has requested the RFMF Engineers to undertake repairs and renovation works of the Fiji School of Nursing immediately so that the school can re-open and classes can begin
Nabitu residents without Bus services
Residents living around Nabitu Sigatoka have been without bus services for a month now. Advisory Councillor, Abhay Chand Sharma said a lot of people are affected including students as they have to walk to school which i
Bainimarama attacks Rae
The Interim Prime Minister today hit out at the General Secretary of the NFP, for criticizing the decision to set up the PM's Rehabilitation Trust Account for cyclone victims. Commodore Bainimarama is concerned that
Investigations continue on body parts founds
Police are currently looking for a suspect in their investigations on the body parts of a woman found in Naria, Rakiraki. Director CID Waisea Vakamocea said they are looking for a man seen in Ba, last week. He said pol
Heffernan to file judicial review
Angie Heffernan will be filing a judicial review on the termination of her appointment as Commissioner of the Legal Aid Commission. The Director of Pacific Centre for Public Integrity reputes the Interim Attorney Gener
Some areas still without power
The Fiji Electricity Authority has confirmed that their field staff are currently working on restoring power in Colo-i-Suva, Sawani, Waioloa, Monasavu, Tonia, Naiyala Secondary school, Baulevu in Rewa Delta, Bau road, Ra
Natural Waters makes submissions
The Natural Waters of Fiji Limited today made submissions requesting orders from the court, that they be allowed to export water without paying a bond or any more money to ship products overseas. Defense Counsel Richard