SCC should follow procedures
The Suva City Council should sit down first with the various unions before they come up with any plans that will affect their members. This follows revelations by the Suva Lord Mayor, Ratu Peni Volavola that the council
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Constitutionality has been a challenge
Staying as close as possible to constitutionality has been a challenge since January the 8th 2007. This is the view of Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum at the Attorney General's Conference over the week
Fuel Prices Go Up
The Prices and Incomes Board announced that with effect from tomorrow, the retail and wholesale prices of motor sprit, premix outboard fuel and kerosene will increase following movement in the world product market prices
New AUS govt to decide on travel bans
The new Australian Parliament Secretary to the Pacific Duncan Kerr said the new government wants Fiji to return to democratic rule, but the approach they will make will be different from the outgoing Howard government.
FVB changes action plans for 2008
The Fiji Visitors Bureau is revising its marketing plans for next year, as they received less money for this purpose in the 2008 National Budget. Board Chairman Patrick Wong said they had requested for over 20 million d
Police still look for clues
Police are still looking for clues in relation to the brutal killing of a Nadi businesswoman on Saturday afternoon. Nadi police have confirmed that they are working on some clues and arrests are expected to be made soon
AG Defends FICAC
At the closing of the 9th Attorney General's Conference in Sigatoka last night, the Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum seized the opportunity to defend the birth of the Fiji Independent Commission Against C
Accident Hospitalizes Market Vendor
A market vendor is admitted in hospital after the vehicle he was driving in veered off the road and hit an FEA post. The incident occurred at about 3am yesterday in Votualevu, Nadi. The 38 year old was driving along Vo
Murder Investigation Continues
Police are following some leads in relation to the murder of an elderly Asian businesswoman who was murdered inside her gift shop yesterday in Nadi during the Bula Festival float procession. Director CID, Waisea Vakamoc
Ba/Nadi in IDC Final
Courts Homecentres defending IDC champions Ba and neighbours Nadi have confirmed themselves, as the two top teams in the four-day tournament after securing their places in this afternoon's finals at the Post Fiji sta
NZ Studies Tabete Extradition Application
The New Zealand government is investigating an extradition application filed by Fiji's interim government regarding Fiji Netball Team's President Alice Tabete. In an interview with Radio Australia, Foreign Affa
Law Society Prepares Response
The Fiji Law Society are preparing a formal response to the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama who attacked the conduct of lawyers and added that the public needs neutral and trustworthy lawyers at the 9
Judiciary Must Be Impartial
The judiciary should be impartial in spite of everything going on around them. These are the sentiments of Acting Chief Justice, Anthony Gates, speaking yesterday at the Attorney General's Conference. Justice Ga
Police Appeal for Infomation
Police are appealing for information about an elderly Asian lady who was murdered in broad daylight yesterday. The incident occurred during the Bula Festival float procession in Nadi. According to Deputy Director CID,
New Sports Facility for Suva
The Sub Committee for the Promotion of Sports of the Suva City Council has revealed that there will be a special sporting facility called the Suva City Stadium in 2008. Speaking to Village News, Suva Lord Mayor, Ratu Pe
NZ Wins Dubai 7s
New Zealand has won the Dubai leg of the World Sevens Series with a close fought 31 points to 21 win over Fiji in the final. After coasting into the semifinals with a convincing 40 points to 7 win over Argentina, the Ne
Rabuka Advises Qarase/SDL
Former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called on ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and his SDL political party to have the nation at heart and help in moving it forward. Rabuka reminded Qarase that if he is repre
Ballu Khan Still in Hospital
Businessman Ballu Khan is still admitted at the Suva Private Hospital as police investigations against him have halted. Deputy Police Commissioner Eroni Antonio said they are still waiting for Khan to be discharged befo
New Court House Likely for Lautoka
The Acting Chief Justice has revealed that there are plans to build a new court house in Lautoka. Judge Justice Anthony Gates said they are looking for funding.
AIDS victims increase monthly
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. Lepani Waqatakirewa has revealed that a total of seven people contract HIV Aids monthly in Fiji. Dr. Lepani speaking at the World Aids Day celebration at Suva's Sukuna Park th