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Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said he joined the interim government to assist the nation in moving forward and ensuring that Fiji returns to true democracy. When questioned on why he joined the interim admi
The appointment of the Fiji Media Council Chairman, Daryl Tarte to the National Council for Building A Better Fiji has come under fire by an NGO. Pacific Centre for Public Integrity Director, Angie Heffernan said Tarte&
The main highway between Savusavu and Labasa has been closed to all traffic after a landslide at Seaqaqa this morning. Advisory Councilor Mohammed Arif Khan of Seaqaqa said about 50 vehicles are stranded on both sides o
As the Fiji School Leaving Certificate Examination results were released today, most students showed dissatisfaction of the scaling of marks. While some of the students have already made up plans of what they will be do
Four Asian nationals who were given suspended jail sentences after being convicted of forgery by the Nadi Magistrates Court early this week, have been charged with another 61 counts of forgery. The four allegedly obtain
The Nadi Weather office has confirmed that the Western and South Western parts of the country are expected to feel the indirect effects of Tropical Cyclone Funa from this morning. The cyclone is expected to bring in hea
The Interim Finance Minister has called on the SDL party and others to stop propagating the myth that he is planning to take over the native land. While speaking on a special talkback show on Village yesterday afternoon
The Natural Waters of Viti Limited has filed proceedings against the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority to resume exports of Fiji Water. The President of Fiji Water Operations, John Cochran said the dispute betw
The Interim Government is expected to provide two new companies with mobile licenses next week. This has been confirmed by Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who stressed that the awarding of licenses will n
Police are expected to question some students of the Fiji School of Medicine and Fiji Institute of Technology in relation to the alleged exam paper leakages. Director Economic Crime, SSP Arjun Singh has confirmed that t
Form 6 students of 2007, your results will be available today. Permanent Secretary for Education, Emi Rabukawaqa states that the results will be available at District Education Offices around the country where Principal
Tropical Cyclone Funa continues to move towards the Fiji group and the Nadi Weather Office said on its current path it is expected to pass closer to the Fiji then earlier anticipated. Center Director Rajendra Prasad sai
The Interim Government and Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited today signed a Deed which will see the industry open up for new competitors and increase the competition amongst current operators. Vodafone Fiji, Telecom
Methodist Church President Rev Laisiasa Ratabacaca has refused to comment on the statement by the Co-Chair of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji and Head of the Catholic Church, Archbishop Petero Mataca. Ra
The Ousted Opposition Leader maintains that he never refused the invitation to join the National Council for Building A Better Fiji. Mick Beddoes clarifies that he did not reject the initial invitation to join the Counc
Investigations are underway into an alleged attempted rape of a 21 year old woman by her Brother in Law in Taveuni last Saturday. The Assistant Police PRO Josaia Weicavu said the woman was sleeping in ther room when her
The Nadi Weather office has called on people living in the Western and Southern parts of the country, to prepare themselves for flash flooding and strong winds, as the indirect effect of Tropical cyclone Funa is expected
A 24 year old clerk of Tokotoko, Navua was jailed for nine months by Magistrate Ana Rokomokoti after she pleaded guilty to charges of act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Asena Vudreu stabbed her 56 year old f
The Nadi Weather office has called on people living in the Western and Southern parts of the country, to prepare themselves for flash flooding and strong winds, as the indirect effect of Tropical cyclone Funa is expected
People have been experiencing heavy rain and strong winds in Rakiraki since this morning. Rakiraki police say heavy rain has resulted in the flooding of low lying areas while the Qalau Bridge, Rewasa and Korotale Irish
