Trade dispute lodged by Union
Now that informal talks between the FNPF and the Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Union have reached a deadlock, a trade dispute has been lodged by the Union with the Ministry of Labour. This has been confirmed by the Actin
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Still no agreements on COLA payments
The Fiji National Provident Fund and the Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Union have still not come to an agreement on COLA payments and bonus payments for this year. General Secretary, Pramod Rae says that there was no res
Police to question student tomorrow
Police will question a class 8 student of Kadavu tomorrow morning for allegedly raping a four year old girl. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed this afternoon that officers from the Kadavu Pol
Tripping of transformers caused blackout
Fiji Electricity Authority says that the the tripping of transformers in Vuda triggered off a power blackout in the whole Western Division. FEA Chief Executive Officer, Rokoseru Nabalarua has confirmed that the power fa
Greenpeace launch new Tevaka remix
This is our ocean, our future, our choice. What shall we say to our ancestors when all our fish are gone. This is the passionate message in a new remix released by Tevaka in support of the environment. The remix launch
Court rules in favour of shot victim
The Suva High court has today ruled in favor of a victim who was shot during the November 2000 mutiny. James Pillay had filed a negligence case against the Fiji Military Force and had alleged that it is a duty of the Mi
Industrial action only option-Zinck
Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority Staff Association is alleging that the FIRCA management is refusing to meet them regarding their grievances. General Secretary, Kenneth Zinck said the FIRCA Board is dictating
Police to question class 8 student
Police are expected to question a class 8 student of Kadavu soon for allegedly raping a four year old girl. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed that officers from the Kadavu Police station will
Province ashamed of alleged rape
The Kadavu province has strongly highlighted their concerns about the alleged rape at the island of a 4 year old girl by a class eight student over the weekend. Kadavu chief and Chairman of the Kadavu Provincial Council
Woman’s group appalled with rape
It is appalling that children are being targeted and falling victim to rape. Soqosoqo Vakamarama General Secretary, Adi Finau Tabakaucoro said that the latest report of the rape of a 4 year old girl in Kadavu is a bad i
Don’t binge drink-Practitioners
People have been called not to get into binge drinking this Christmas season. The call comes from the President of Fiji College of General Practitioners, Doctor Wahid Khan who said the people do not think of their healt
Blood Bank faces blood shortage
The Fiji Blood Bank is facing a shortage of blood. The CWM Blood bank manager Seru Rokosuka said despite the shortage, relatives of those people admitted in the hospitals have not assisted in any way. Rokosuka said th
Nadi Airport faces power blackout
Power blackouts at the Nadi International Airport have led to the cancellation of some international flights. Air Pacific has had to cancel their flight to Sydney and Los Angeles this morning as there were problems with
Ba/Sigatoka still without electricity
Some areas in the Western Division are still without electricity. FEA officials say at about 7.30am the whole of the Western division faced power blackouts however power is restored in some areas. Only Ba and Sigatoka
AG hopes SDL will assist in charter
The Interim Attorney General hopes the SDL Party will come on board and participate in the National Council for Building a Better Fiji to work on the People's Charter. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said a number of fundamenta
Penalty too harsh-FWCC/WAC
Young mothers have gone through enough and to slap a high penalty on them will only deepen the psychological effect. This is the sentiment of Women's Action for change Creativity Director, Peni Moore who said that y
Young girl raped in Kadavu
Police in Kadavu are investigating a rape case where a 4 year old girl was raped earlier this week. Kadavu Police have confirmed the incident saying that the victim is admitted at the Vunisea Hospital. More details are
Chief implements stringent measures
The high chief of Dratabu village in Nadi has implemented some stringent measures in the village to ensure that they do not abuse alcohol and get into trouble during this festive season. With the rise in stabbings and o
FIRCA rejects COLA payout
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority Board has rejected COLA payouts for all staff and opted for bonus payments based on this year's performance. Board Chairman, Filipe Bole told Village News that the boar
Travel ban won’t be lifted
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister said that Fiji's Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama will not be allowed to travel to New Zealand. Speaking to Radio Australia, Winston Peters said that his govern