Aust Won’t Lift Sanctions
The SDL party believes that the interim government will not be able to convince the Australian government to lift the travel sanctions. National Director Peceli Kinivuwai said the SDL believes that Australia's Prime
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Rudd Meeting Would be Valuable
A meeting with the new Australian administration would be valuable to Fiji. This is the view of the Fiji Trade Union Congress General Secretary Felix Anthony after Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry confirmed th
8 year old drowns
An 8 year old girl has died while her 10 year old brother is fighting for his life at Korovou Hospital after they got washed away by strong currents while swimming in the Wainibuka River. The victim was swimming with he
Aust will not change its stance-FWCC
Basic governance principles, like adhering to the rule of law and good governance, do not necessarily change when a new government comes into place. This is the view of Fiji Human Rights Commissioner and Fiji Women'
Investigate tax evaders-Qarase
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase is again calling on the Interim Prime Minister and FICAC to investigate one of the interim cabinet ministers who allegedly evaded taxes over a period of time. Qarase now said that
Normal water supply expected in Nasinu
Residents living in the Nasinu area can expect normal water supply by this evening. This was confirmed to Village news by the Central / Eastern Division Water Supply Chief Engineer, Samuela Tubui. Tubui said due to
No discrimination under new policy
All children will now have a fair share of educational benefits and have access to quality education through a new policy called Delivery of Education Services without Discrimination. Interim Public Service Minister, Po
Draunidalo’s case adjourned
Ousted Minister, Savenaca Draunidalo appeared for the fifth time in the Suva Magistrates court this morning, facing charges relating to drunk driving. Magistrate John Semesi raised the question on why full disclosures h
Interim Govt drafts 2 bills
The Interim government is drafting two bills called the Fiji Higher Education Bill and the Teachers registration bill. Interim Public Service Minister Poseci Bune made the statement at Lautoka Teachers college today, an
Chaudhry confirms meet with AUS
Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has confirmed that he will meet with Australia's Prime Minister-elect, Kevin Rudd on lifting the travel ban against Fiji once he announces his cabinet lineup. Chaudhry said
Health Dept denies claims
The Nausori Town Council's Health Department has denied claims that supermarkets in Nausori, switch off their freezers at night to save electricity. Health Inspector Akash Chandra, said they have regular checks and
It’s too late for changes-Netani
The Interim Education Minister said it’s too late for the Teachers Unions to demand for changes or criticize the Ministry's decision to improve the pass rate in the under-performing schools. Netani Sukanaivalu
Interim PM questions EU
The Interim Prime Minister has strongly stated that the European Union officials should wait and find out the details on the alleged assassination plot before lashing out at the interim government. Commodore Frank Baini
Khan still admitted in hospital
Businessman Ballu Khan is still admitted at the Suva Private Hospital under police guard. Investigating officer, Inspector Isireli Tagicaki has confirmed that they will continue with their interview once Khan is release
Sukunaivalu arrives in NZ
The three day meeting set up for the review of children's education is underway with the Interim Minister for Education praising the meeting saying it will give the children in Fiji a chance to have better education.
Interim PM asked to reveal names
Terminated Great Council of Chiefs Chairman, Ratu Ovini Bokini said Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama should reveal the names of those who are the elite Fijians and those who had connections with high r
Nasinu homes still without water
Residents living in most parts of the Nasinu area are still without water. Valelevu, Navei-wakau, Cunningham and Tacirua Heights have been facing water cuts throughout last weekend and were told by the water department
Revenue increase expected next year
The decision taken by the interim government to increase duty on various items is expected to rake in an additional $26 million in revenue next year. Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority CEO Jitoko Tikolevu told V
Refrain from buying frozen food
The Consumer Council of Fiji is concerned that major supermarkets operating along the Suva-Nausori corridor has been reported to be switching off their freezers and refrigerators at the end of each trading day and turnin
Right of Fijians better protected-Interim PM
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said nothing has been achieved by the previous government to help the plight and struggles of ordinary Fijians under the Fijian Affairs Ministry and the new direction th