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Numerous complaints against some of the ministries and government departments have been reported to the Military council. Speaking to Village News, Military Spokesperson and Director Legal Services, Colonel Mohammed Azi
The terminated members of the Nasinu Town Council have this morning revealed that they will not challenge the appointment of the Interim Minister for Local Government, Jone Navakamocea at this stage. The case was called
The Fiji National Provident Fund will not bow down to the pressure from over 200 employees who are members of the Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Union that are currently on strike. FNPF board member and workers representa
The Nadi International airport will undergo a major infrastructure and communications upgrade next year estimated at $70 million. AFL Chairman Digby Bossley confirmed this after presenting the company's dividend of
The Ousted Prime Minister stresses that the interim government should not go ahead with the granting of Permanent Residence status to former Fiji citizens as it is not democratically elected. Laisenia Qarase said althou
The Fiji National Provident Fund will be forced to operate on skeletal staff as over 200 employees who are members of the Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Union will continue their strike this morning. Union General Secreta
Fiji has a good record in public sector restructuring and just needs to progress it further in order to achieve significant changes for the country. Those words were revealed by New Zealand based Consultant in Sector Re
Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Jahir Khan is expected to find out next week whether he is still the Police Commissioner after the person who appointed him, Manasseh Sogavare was voted out as Prime Minister last nigh
Around 200 workers of the Fiji National Provident Fund who are members of the Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Employee's Union in Lautoka, Nadi, Labasa and Suva walked off their jobs at around 2pm this afternoon and the
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has indicated that he is interested in attending next years Pacific Trade Expo in Auckland. Radio New Zealand reports that New Zealand Pacific Bussiness Council Chairma
Wounds of recent events in Fiji are yet to heal so the impasse continues. Those were the sentiments highlighted by the high chief and lawyer Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi to the participants at the inaugural Pacific Governance
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama is expected to reveal his new stream-lined interim cabinet lineup in January. Speaking to Village News from Cairo today, Commodore Bainimarama said he needs time to ide
Motorists continue to be frustrated over the pathetic road conditions in the Suva area as maintenance costs is putting a major strain on their pockets with Christmas just around the corner. Village News took to the stre
Overall performance of the various government departments has not improved over the years and the improvements are quite slow. Those were the words of Interim Public Service and Public Enterprises Minister, Poseci Bune
Non government organisation, ECREA disagrees with the relocation of squatters at this stage saying that this is not the time for moving people from one area to another. ECREA Field Coordinator, Semiti Qalowasa says relo
Investigations against Assistant Police Commissioner Crime Nasir Ali are expected to be completed in the next few days. Deputy Police Commissioner Eroni Antonio told Village News this morning that Ali returned to work e
Former Fiji citizens will be allowed to hold Permanent Residency in Fiji from next month. Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama confirms that the decision has been made by the interim cabinet and those for
The squatters at Kilikali Settlement have been given a small consolation before their relocation, that is, spending Christmas and New Years where they are currently located. Interim Minister for Social Welfare Adi Laufi
Terminated members of the Nasinu Town Council, who have recently been removed from Office by the Interim Minister for Local Government, Jone Navakamocea are now challenging the legality of his appointment. Lawyer repres
A 19 year old youth of Nausori is in serious condition at the CWM hospital after he was stabbed by one of his relatives during a drinking party yesterday. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Ramesh Chand has confirmed
