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The Confederation of Public Sector Unions is calling on the interim Government to think twice before trying to implement any new policies without consulting the unions. Following the ruling by the High Court yesterday w
The Prisons Commissioner, Brigadier Iowane Naivalurua said the society has a major role to play in their efforts to run rehabilitation programmes in Prisons. Naivalurua said the rehabilitation programmes will see that p
The Suva High Court has today ruled that the interim government was in breach of the constitution in reducing the retirement age in the civil service from 60 to 55 years. Judge Justice Filimoni Jitoko ruled in favor of
Ten kids from Fiji are the latest to be affected by New Zealand's travel sanctions placed on Fiji after the December 5th takeover. Pacific Radio News reports that the ten were part of a group which was supposed to a
The Qaranivalu Ratu Inoke Takiveikata this morning pleaded not guilty to three counts of conspiracy to murder and has been released on strict bail conditions by Magistrate John Semisi. After the charges were read to Rat
The Interim Attorney General has today blamed the previous governments for the current poor state of prisons around Fiji. Speaking at the pass out parade for prison officers in Naboro today, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum stressed
In efforts to try and increase exports, the Fiji Development Bank last night launched its Export Credit Facility. While delivering the keynote address, Acting Interim Prime Minister Ratu Epeli Nailatikau highlighted tha
The search is underway for a vessel which is adrift in waters between the Yasawas and Lautoka with 50 passengers onboard. The Police Search and Rescue Unit confirms that the wife of the captain of the vessel received a
Ten kids from Fiji are the latest to be affected by New Zealand's travel sanctions placed on Fiji after the December 5th takeover. Pacific Radio News reports that the ten were part of a group which was supposed to a
The groundbreaking ceremony of the Navuso Bridge in Naitasiri funded by the Chinese government scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed to a later date after a delay in the government machinery. China's Ambassador
Apart from holding a Christmas on the Park event on Christmas eve, the Ministry of Social Welfare is organizing a volleyball competition on Christmas day in its bid to make the whole event a fun filled affair. Interim M
As Businessman Ballu Khan still remains admitted at the Suva Private Hospital, his lawyer has today rejected claims that Khan is receiving special privileges. In a statement, Graham Leung claims that Khan is admitted in
Interim Health Minister, Doctor Jona Senilagakali has opted not to comment on why there is a delay in solving 5 year old Shavneet Kumar's case. He referred all queries to his Permanent Secretary, Doctor Lepani Waqat
The Ministry of Education has stressed to school managements and administrators to be realistic with their demands from parents in terms of school uniforms, boarding kit lists, sports uniforms and other educational requi
A 72 year old farmer died instantly after he was hit by a vehicle at Wailailai, Ba yesterday afternoon. The victim was sitting on the roadside looking after his cattle when a 34 year old man who was heading towards Ba t
The Interim Prime Minister has stressed that the military will push ahead in its mission to ensure that ethno-nationalism is eradicated in Fiji. Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the RFMF has to ensure this time that the
The Public Service Commission is expected to get to the bottom of the case on why there is a delay in solving 5 year old Shavneet Kumar's case who died after being in a coma for eight days at the CWM Hospital. Chair
The Public Service Commission is expected to get to the bottom of the case on why there is a delay in solving 5 year old Shavneet Kumar's case who died after being in a coma for eight days at the CWM Hospital. Chair
The Public Service Commission is expected to get to the bottom of the case on why there is a delay in solving 5 year old Shavneet Kumar's case who died after being in a coma for eight days at the CWM Hospital. Chair
Police have not closed their files regarding the Meridian Services recruiting agent, Timoci Lolohea who is now in custody in Kuwait. CID Director Waisea Vakamocea said they are still gathering more information and evide
