Bune Breached Agreement
The Fiji Teachers Union said Interim Public Service Minister Poseci Bune has breached the agreement signed with the unions on when the four percent restoration of pay cut will be made to civil servants. General Secretar
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Interim PM praises 2008 Budget
Speaking exclusively to Village news this afternoon, Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said it is no time to live within our means and the 2008 budget will take us in that direction.
Stringent measures in 2008 Budget
A number of stringent measures have been announced by the Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry in the 2008 National Budget Address. Chaudhry has revealed a number of measures to ensure that the public sector refo
Unions not happy with Budget
The Fiji Islands Council of Trade Unions General Secretary Attar Singh said the Interim Government has stolen civil servants money by not backdating the 5 percent pay cut. And the Fiji Nursing Association General Sec
Positive reactions to 2008 Budget
Speaking after the budget address, Interim Fijian Affairs and Multi Ethnic Affairs Minister, Ratu Epeli Ganilau said he is pleased with what his Ministry has been allocated. He said the allocation for Fijian Affairs an
Ministers happy with Budget allocations
The Interim Transport Minister, Manu Korovulavula said he has already drawn up a plan to improve road conditions around the country. Korovulavula said their plan will come into place as soon as the $260 million dollar l
Reactions to 2008 Budget
Reactions to the 2008 National Budget Announced by the Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry at the Tradewinds Convention Centre in Lami. Speaking after the budget address, Businessman, Hari Punja has raised conce
Qarase won’t be caretaker-Interim PM
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has reiterated that he will not allow for parliament to sit before the next general elections, and will definitely not appoint Laisenia Qarase as the Caretaker Prime Min
11 alleged plotters further remanded
The 11 men charged in relation to the alleged assassination plot against the interim Prime Minister and others have been further remanded in custody as High Court Judge Justice Daniel Gounder deliberates on the bail appl
Ministry targets $100m in savings
The Ministry of Public Service is confident that a substantial saving of $100 million will be achieved by the end of the year. In a special report handed to Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama by Interim
Remove VAT-Chamber of Commerce
The Fiji Chamber of Commerce has called on the interim government to remove VAT and implement a Goods and Sales Tax in Fiji. Chamber Vice President, Humphrey Chang said the government loses millions of dollars each yea
Tabete promised to return-Interim PM
Former Fiji Sports Council Chief Executive, Alice Tabete was ready to be charged by FICAC before leaving for the World Netball Championship however she made a special request to the Interim Prime Minister to allow her to
Interim PM committed to charter
"I am committed to the proposed People's Charter and I am not worried about people like Mick Beddoes to derail the work of the interim government." Those are the words of Interim Prime Minister, Commodore
Is there a problem-Beddoes
What is the problem in disclosing who is involved in the makeup of the People's Charter? This is the main question Ousted Opposition Leader, Mick Beddoes is asking with regards to the People's Charter and the In
Ballu Khan sues govt for $40m
Businessman Ballu Khan, who remains in police custody in relation to his alleged involvement in the assassination plot against the Interim Prime Minister and others, is suing the state for $40 million for assault and wro
Nothing illegal was done-Qarase
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said all the information in relation to the SDL party's investment company, Duavata Initiative is with the Registrar of Companies and anyone who wants to know about the company
11 remanded in custody on alleged plot
11 men charged in relation to the alleged assassination plot against the Interim Prime Minister and others have been remanded in custody as their bail hearing will now continue tomorrow. This afternoon, High Court Judge
FICAC investigates FIT staffs
Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating a number of staff from Fiji Institute of Technology over allegations of corruption and mismanagement at FIT. FIT's Chairman, Ikbal Jannif in a press co
Permission won’t be sought-Fa
Permission will not be sought from the Interim Prime Minister on whether or not businessman Ballu Khan will be allowed to leave for New Zealand for medical treatment. These are the words of one of Khan's legal couns
Identity is unique-Ryder
A name is unique and identifies a particular person and therefore a person should be proud of their own title. This is the view of the Vice President of the Provincial Youth Council, John Ryder reacting to the call by I