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The statement by the Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry that there will be no further pay cuts in the Civil Service this year is welcomed by the nurses of Fiji. However, Fiji Nursing Association General Secretar
Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office Parmesh Chand has thanked the New Zealand government for lifting sanctions to allow him into the country to tend to his sick wife. Stuff.com reports that Chand wrot
Petrol prices will increase again from tomorrow. This has been confirmed by the Prices and Incomes Board who have stated that the increases are due to the movements of product prices for the month of November 2007. Mot
There is a need to come together as a nation to the table and address the problems facing Fiji, before talking about what will happen after the elections. These are the words of the Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed
An 11 month old baby has lost her life after suffering from diarrhea. Divisional Crime Officer, ASP Ramesh Chand said the parents of the baby girl were travelling from Rewasau Village in Monasavu to Vunidawa Hospital, w
The Fiji National Provident Fund said that the country's political events of late 2006 have hampered the collection of contributions last year. The FNPF Manager Employers Division, Irene Singh said from February las
Landowners from the Yavusa Salatu who have issued Fulton College an eviction notice are seeking more than $20 million in damages for the use of their land without proper approval. Spokesperson of the Yavusa Salatu, Saki
A massive hunt is underway for two men who stabbed and robbed a 35 year old taxi driver near the Nausori Airport yesterday afternoon. The two hired the taxi from Nausori town to Hanger Street near the Airport. Upon reac
The Interim Sugar Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said the sugar Industry will still take a couple of years before it can stand on its own feet and till then Fiji would have to continue to import sugar to meet its quota. In
The Managers of Fulton College in Tailevu have been given until the end of the month to come forward and clarify the land issues with the landowners from Nakalawaca village who have issued the institute with an eviction
Stakeholders in the tourism industry are expecting an increase in visitors from China, Malaysia and Taiwan this year with Fiji's Overseas based Missions working overtime to try and attract people to the country. Int
The Fijian Teachers Association has raised concerns after claiming that it has taken the Ministry of Labour more than 10 months to accept its trade dispute filed against the decision to implement a 5% pay cut in the civi
2008 is expected to bring some relief to Civil Servants as the Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has confirmed that there will be no further pay cuts in the Public Service this year. Speaking to Village News Ch
The Native Land Trust Board is expected to comment later today after an eviction notice issued to Fulton College in Tailevu by the landowners, the Yavusa Salatu of Nakalawaca village. A statement from the Yavusa Salatu
Fulton College in Tailevu have been given an eviction notice by the landowners, the Yavusa Salatu of Nakalawaca village. This has been confirmed in a press release from the Yavusa Salatu who say that a decision was made
Police are investigating two separate alleged rape cases that happened over the weekend. In the first incident, Nadi Police are looking for a man who is alleged to have raped a 30 year old housewife of Marasa, Nadi on e
For 2008 to be a better year for all workers and for economic growth to occur, local needs must be taken care of first. This is the view of the Fiji Nursing Association General Secretary, Kuini Lutua who said that these
A former Fiji rugby rep, Joeli Lotawa is admitted at the Nadi hospital following a stabbing incident at Mountain View road in Martintar. Police Public Relations Officer, Corporal Josaiya Weicavu confirms that Lotawa was
2008 has not started well for a family who just lost their home to a fire, in Nabua 2 hours ago. It is believed the woman of the house was cooking on kerosene stove when it exploded, thus spreading and destroying the w
Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry has strongly hit out at Academics and Politicians who have continually pressured the Interim Government to have democracy in the country. Chaudhry said that Fiji never had dem
