Dialogue is the key-Zinck
Moving ahead with elections in 2009 and having one name for all, is the only way the Interim Government can assist in trying to stop the coup culture in Fiji. A way to ensure that this is a successful move, the Interim
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Focus more on economic growth-Economist
An economist, Dr.Mahendra Reddy believes the interim government should put more focus on economic growth next year, as they have been able to stabilize public finances in the past one year. Reddy said the interim govern
Inter admin has achieved something
The Citizens Constitutional Forum believes that the 5th December takeover of last year, led by Army Commander Commodore Frank Bainimarama has achieved something by highlighting issues such as corruption and the recommend
FCOSS provides relief programs
Fiji Council Social Services had engaged people around the country through its training programs to provide some relief to the people as a result of the events of December 5th. Executive Director, Hassan Khan said they
Stop human rights abuse-ECREA
Ecumenical Centre for Research, Education and Advocacy Director, Chantelle Khan said while people have aired their views on the military takeover this year, the one thing that everyone seems to agree on is the human righ
Soqosoqo Vakamarama joins National Council
The largest indigenous women's organization in Fiji has taken the first step in engaging in the National Council for Building a Better Fiji and are calling on all stakeholders not to let the opportunity to contribute
Nightclub license in jeopardy
If you do not follow the rules set out then you are in danger of not having your license renewed. Assistant Police Public Relations Officer, Corporal Suliano Tevita reveals that they have received information that there
No word when khan will be discharged
There is still no word on when Businessman, Ballu Khan will be discharged from the Suva Private hospital. Investigator Inspector Isireli Tagicaki has confirmed that once Khan is discharged from hospital he will be taken
FTU gives ultimatum to Interim Govt
The Fiji Taxi Union has given an ultimatum to the Interim Government to increase the taxi fares or they will resort to other means to have their grievances heard. General Secretary, Rishi Ram said if the Government does
Something achieved from Dec 5th-CCF
The Citizen's Constitutional Forum believes that the 5th December takeover of last year, led by Army Commander Commodore Frank Bainimarama has achieved something by highlighting issues such as corruption and the rec
Fiji/EU sign interim partnership agreement
After years of negotiations, the interim government in Fiji, along with Papua New Guinea have today signed an Interim Partnership Agreement with the European Commission. In a statement issued in the last hour, the Deleg
RFMF engineers/PM’s office to sign MOU
A memorandum of understanding will soon be signed between the engineers of the RFMF and the Prime Ministers Office for the renovation of Ratu Sauvoli Memorial Primary School in Rewa. This was made possible through the d
Rakiraki families evacuated
Two families in Rarkiraki had to be evacuated earlier this afternoon after flood water entered their homes in Rakiraki. District Officer Rakiraki, Josefa Kama confirmed the families had to be evacuated due to rising flo
Group to establish traditional court system
In an effort to try and keep our youths out of prison over petty crimes, the largest Indigenous Women's organization in the country, the Soqosoqo Vakamarama i Taukei is taking steps to try and establish a traditional
3 men in custody over murder
Police have taken three men into custody in relation to the murder of a 70 year old businesswoman in Nadi Town last Saturday afternoon. Director CID Waisea Vakamocea said the three are still under interrogation after th
PWD workers sent for evacuation
A team of Public Works Department employees have been sent to evacuate two families whose houses are under water in Rakiraki due to heavy rain in the area. District Officer Rakiraki, Josefa Kama has confirmed that the f
Fijian numbers high in prison
Indigenous Fijians make up 81% of the population in prisons around the country and no province is immune. While opening the 2007 AGM for the Soqosoqo Vakamarama i Taukei this morning, Interim Minister for Indigenous Aff
EU confirm release of fund
The European Commission Delegation in Fiji has confirmed that the EU released $2.7 million to Sugarcane Growers Fund for cane re-planting last Friday. An official statement is expected to be released next week by the ne
Talks with Unions not eventuated yet
Plans to start talks with the various Unions concerned in the laying off of 170 workers of the Government Supplies Department has not eventuated so far. Speaking to Village news, Public Service Commission Chairman said
Rape suspect was drunk-Police
Police believe that the 25 year old suspect, who raped a 7 year old girl last weekend, was drunk and not in the right state of mind when he committed the crime. Police confirm that the man came down to sell yaqona in th