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The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji welcomes the comments made by the Interim Prime Minister to have a common name for the people of Fiji. Sabha President, Kamlesh Arya said that they have been endorsing similar sentiment
Government supply workers are still in the dark over when and who will be laid off come the planned reform in the Government supplies Department after the Public Service Commission revealed that 170 will be made redundan
The Soqosoqo Vakamarama in Fiji is calling on the Interim Government to give them their yearly allocation of $50,000 for next year when the National Budget is announced on Friday. General Secretary, Adi Finau Tabakaucor
The Consumer Council of Fiji believes the interim government should provide more incentives in the 2008 National Budget for consumers in various areas as they have been the most unfortunate group throughout the year. Ch
Expect more Civil Service reforms next year. Public Service Commission's Permanent Secretary, Taina Tagicakibau said some Government Departments have already undergone reforms while others are planned for next year.
The Interim Prime Minister has stressed that he wants a common name for all the people of Fiji as he said every person who lives in the country is a Fijian. In an exclusive interview with Village News, Commodore Frank B
The Attorney General's chambers will seek the court's permission next week to appeal the ruling delivered by High Court Judge Justice Roger Coventry who ordered the state to pay Tupou Draunidalo $20,000 by 3pm on
The Lawyers representing Businessman Ballu Khan are still awaiting a formal reply from the Police on whether Khan will be allowed to leave for medical treatment overseas. Queens Counsel, Peter Williams said that they we
Cabinet has approved the submission made by the Interim Education Minister to implement a new language policy in schools. The language policy which is expected to be implemented from next year will be based on the use o
The Military Council has urged all the citizens of Fiji to fight for their right to be led properly by political leaders who have Fiji at heart. RFMF spokesperson Lt Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said that while every citize
The Fiji Electricity Authority is looking at ways to tackle the increase in price of oil prices in the world market. FEA Chairman Nizam Ud Dean said part of FEA's development policy is to ensure that most of their g
The Fiji Police Force should be one of the priorities come the National Budget announcement this Friday. These are the sentiments of the Fiji Human Rights Commissioner and Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator, Sha
A three member tribunal to lead an inquiry into the alleged misbehaviour of suspended Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki has been appointed today by President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo. Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyu
A joint statement is expected to be issued this afternoon from the interim government and Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited after an agreement was reached early this morning on the exclusive licenses held by Vodafone,
High Court Judge Justice Roger Conventry has this afternoon concluded that Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum was irresponsible in bringing proceedings of contempt of court against Lawyer Tupou Draunidalo. In
After years of public comments about opening up the telecommunications market, common ground has been reached between the current telecommunications carriers and the interim government. In the presence of World Ban
A 43 year old Accountant of Davuilevu Housing has been sentenced to 6 years imprisonment after he was found guilty of two counts of unnatural offences with his wife. Magistrate Alofa Seruvatu heard that on two separate
Major announcements are expected this afternoon on the approval of new mobile phone operators to enter the market. After years of public comments about opening up the telecommunications market, common ground has been r
The Health Ministry is hopeful that the interim government will allocate over $150 million for next year's National Budget. Permanent Secretary Dr. Lepani Waqatakirewa said health should also be given the top priori
Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni said he has handed Tevita Fa's letter regarding businessman Ballu Khan's claim of assault to the internal department of police to investigate. Teleni said he advised th
