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The Interim Attorney General said investigations into corruption allegations against the ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and others is still underway and it will be too early to lay charges without solid evidence.
Police are looking for a businessman of Makoi for allegedly assaulting his wife and firing a shot in the air. Assistant spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita has confirmed that the incident took place following a domesti
Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has not ruled out the possibility of contesting the next General Elections. In an exclusive interview with Village News, Chaudhry said he needs more time to think but added tha
Police are awaiting the post mortem report of the 57 year old unemployed man who was found dead in Namadi Heights yesterday morning. According to Assistant Police spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita, a post mortem is
As investigations into alleged mismanagement at Airports Fiji Limited continues, the Auditor General has questioned the former AFL management team's Boot Camps in 2005 and 2006, which totaled more than $70,000. It h
Taxi and bus fares have increased from this morning. Taxi flag fall rates have increased to $1.50 from $1.00 in the day while the flag fall rate after 10pm is now $2.00. This follows the announcement of the now former I
While the taxi fare increases from today, the Fiji Taxi Union has revealed that they will have a meeting with the new Interim Minister for Transport Brigadier Timoci Lesi Natuva before deciding on their next step with re
Investigations against Assistant Police Commissioner Crime Nasir Ali have been completed and the file has been handed to the Deputy Police Commissioner for an assessment. Deputy Police Commissioner Eroni Antonio has con
The four new Interim Ministers will be sworn-in today at the President's Office. They are Interim Minister for Works and Transport, Timoci Lesi Natuva, Interim Minister for Industry, Tourism, Trade and Communication
Police are investigating the circumstance surrounding the death of a 57 year old single unemployed man at Namadi height this morning. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu confirms that the man was disc
Fiji Labour Party President Jokapeci Koroi believes that the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is misleading the public when they say that the interim government has not achieved much after one year of leadership. Koroi
Due to the weather conditions a number of roads have either gravel washout, are closed to all traffic or have single lane traffic only. Director National Roads said that there's gravel washout in the Namosi, Saliadr
The Fiji Teachers Union and the Fijian Teachers Association are both looking forward to working witthe new Interim Minister for Education, Filipe Bole. Speaking to Village News, Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary Agn
Police are urging drivers to take extra precaution while driving and to remember that pedestrians use the road as well. This comes after a 47 year and a 32 year old of Wainibuku road were hit by a vehicle on Ratu Mara R
Tomorrow will see an increase in the amount you will have to fork out for your taxi and bus fares. However, you will be paying more for taxis as the Fiji Taxi Union has raised their flag fall mark that was supposed to b
The flash flood warning of low lying areas remains in place. The Duty Forecaster Nadi Weather Office has confirmed that Fiji should expect heavy rain for the next few days. Assistant Director Nadi Weather Office, Al
The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua party said that with the reshuffle of cabinet makes no difference to the people of Fiji. SDL's General Secretary, Peceli Kinivuwai said their performance is not pleasing and has b
A flash flood warning is in place for the whole of the Fiji group as a band of cloud and associated rain is slow moving over the group. The Nadi Weather office confirms that the band will see heavy rain in certain areas
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is now going through the Auditor General's report which has been handed to them by the Interim government for an investigations. Chief Investigator, Inspector Isire
The National Federation Party is questioning the competence of the newly reshuffled Interim Cabinet that was announced yesterday afternoon by the Interim Prime Minister. Speaking to Village news, NFP's General secr
