25yr old charged with robbery
Police have charged a 25-year-old man with a count of robbery with violence after he robbed a 28-year-old Company Manager of $38 yesterday at midday in Suva. The Assistant Police PRO Corporal Suliano Tevita said the man
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Murder suspect sanity questioned
The sanity of a 48-year-old Saint Giles patient charged with the murder of her 60-year-old sister became an issue in court today. A St. Giles doctor said that Ateca Naitukula of Sawani cannot fully participate in any co
Accounts clerk gets 2yrs imprisonment
Magistrate Naomi Matanitobua told Police Accounts Clerk, Anare Johnson, "you have breached the trust of your employer", before sentencing him to two years for forgery. Johnson was also convicted of larceny and
Water supply to be normalized by this afternoon
Water supply in the Central and Eastern Division is expected to be back to normal by this afternoon. The Water and Sewerage Department Media Liason Officer, Maika Nagalu said the water pumps in Colo-i-suva are not worki
AG discusses issues on FICAC
Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today met with Huguett Laselle, the Chairperson of Transparency International. One of the main issues discussed was finding out what the Interim Government has implemented as
It’s taken out of context-Bainimarama
Those are the words of Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama after certain reports that he may be double minded to have the next elections in March 2009. Speaking to Village News today, Commodore Bainimar
National Party questions NZ govt
The National Party is questioning the consistency of the NZ government's foreign affairs policy, saying it must explain why it is okay for a government-owned engineering company to do contract work in Myanmar. Natio
Heffernan silent on dismissal
The Director of the Pacific Centre for Public Integrity, Angie Heffernan, said she will not comment at this time on the Interim Attorney General's decision to revoke her appointment as a Commissioner of the Legal Aid
People need to be patient-DISMAC
The National DISMAC has identified a few areas that have been declared a State of Natural Disaster after Tropical Cyclone Gene. Director, Joeli Rokovada said these areas include parts of Central/Eastern, Western and Nor
No COLA increments this year-Chaudhry
The Interim Finance Minister has stressed that there will be no Cost of Living Adjustment increments this year for civil servants. While reacting to the statement by the Fijian Teachers Association on a proposed 7 perc
Labasa/Savusavu highway now safe
The Public Works Department in the Northern Division said the Labasa/Savusavu highway is now safe. Road Supervisor Seaqaqa, Malakai Matakai said roadworks continue along the highway with engineers carefully inspecting t
FPSA says court will decide backdating
The Fiji Public Service Association said it is not bothered about Chaudhry's statement that the pay cut restoration will not be back-dated. General Secretary, Rajeshwar Singh said the issue is now before the Dispute
NFP calls on interim govt to stop Peoples Charter
The National Federation Party will never change its stance. General Secretary, Pramod Rae said the party's working committee's decision to reject the Peoples Charter process will remain and they will only partic
Body parts found in Rakiraki to be brought to Suva
Police are finding difficulties in identifying and matching the body parts found in Naria Rakiraki last Thursday. Divisional Crime Officer Western, SP Vijay Singh confirms the body parts will be brought to the CWM hospi
8 community halls remain open as evacuation centres
The closure of Evacuation Centres around the country will not affect school children. National DISMAC Director, Joeli Rokovada said eight community halls remain open as evacuation centres. Meanwhile Rokovada is waiting
FPSA Responds to Chaudhry
His comments will not in any way affect the process of law. This is the comment from the Fiji Public Service Association, general Secretary, Rajeshwar Singh in reply to comments from Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra C
Rainy Weather Continues
This rainy weather will continue for a few more days so expect more rain and flash flooding of low lying areas. Speaking to Village News, Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad said even though Cyclone Gene is mo
NFP Rejects Peoples Charter
The National Federation Party's Working Committee who met in Ba yesterday has rejected the People's Charter process. NFP General Secretary Pramod Rae said this decision was unanimous. Rae said this process h
Two to Appear in Court
Two people jointly charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm are expected to appear in Nadi Court tomorrow. It is alleged that a 42 year old and his 18 year old son of Votualevu Nadi struck a 27 year old with a
Elderly Woman Robbed in Lautoka
Police are investigating an incident where two men robbed an elderly couple in looking Johnson Road, Lautoka yesterday. The couples aged 71 and 65 year were at home preparing lunch when the two entered through the kitch