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Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni said that they are seriously considering the request by Businessman Ballu Khan's lawyers to send him overseas for medical treatment. Speaking to Village News, Commodore Te
The CID Officers have confirmed that they have received the post mortem result for 5 year old Shavneet Kumar who died at the CWM Hospital after being in coma for over eight days. Police have denied revealing the content
The Ministry of Public Enterprise and the Ministry of Finance will have meetings with various unions after the announcement of the 2008 National Budget this Friday. Permanent Secretary for PSC, Taina Tagicakibau said th
Good news for the people of Teci in Yasawa as they now have a community hall which will also be an evacuation centre during disasters. Speaking at the opening of the new evacuation centre, Interim Prime Minister Commo
Former Fiji Sports Council Chief Executive, Alice Tabete who was under investigation in relation to alleged abuse of office and mismanagement at the council office has not returned with the Netball Fiji team. Village Ne
Officials of ATH and the Interim Government are expected to continue talks behind closed doors in Nadi on the compensation for the exclusive licenses held by Vodafone, FINTEL and Telecom Fiji Limited, for the fourth day
The Native Land Trust Board will meet will all the stakeholders today to discuss various ways to improve the services provided by a new look NLTB. NLTB General Manager, Semi Tabakanalagi said the one day workshop will d
Fiji Electricity Authority Chief Executive Officer Rokoseru Nabalarua has resigned from his post. FEA Chairman Nizam Ud Dean confirms to Village News that Nabalarua has opted to work in the private sector and has steppe
After two days of intense negotiations, officials from ATH and the interim government continue talks behind closed doors in Nadi on the compensation for the exclusive licenses held by Vodafone, FINTEL and Telecom Fiji Li
The Public Service Commission maintains that the interim government will not change its stance on the decision to stall the restoration of the remaining four percent pay cut. Permanent Secretary Taina Tagicakibau told V
Police are investigating a fire that destroyed a three flat house in Labasa last night. An eye witness Parmesh Sharma said the fire started from one of the flats moments after they saw a lightning strike. The cause
Negotiations continue behind closed doors in Nadi between the interim government and ATH on compensation for the exclusive licenses held by Vodafone, FINTEL and Telecom Fiji Limited. ATH Chief Executive Tomasi Vakatora
Police are investigating the death of a 51 year old man whose body was found with stab wounds in a home in Rifle Range, Vatuwaqa, this morning. Police are still at the scene and are questioning the owners of the house w
The Fiji Public Service Association and the Fiji Teachers Union have filed a trade dispute with the Ministry of Labour over the restoration of the remaining four percent pay cut for its members. FPSA General Secretary R
Police are looking for five male suspects who robbed a 51 year old doctor of cash and other items worth more than $100,000 in Padamlala, Namadi Heights, Tamavua, yesterday morning. According to Assistant Police spokespe
Queens Counsel Peter Williams said his client Ballu Khan's condition is serious and he still needs medical treatment abroad. Speaking to Village News, Williams said all they can say is that Khan is not well and is i
The Consumer Council of Fiji has called on the interim government to make arrangements for the removal or decrease in duty on flour and sharps in the 2008 National Budget expected to be announced by the Interim Finance M
An operation conducted by the police strike-back team and Lami police has led to the arrest of two suspects believed to have involved in a home invasion case in Lami. Police said a group of about six masked men entered
The Interim Government and the Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited stakeholders are remaining tightlipped on compensation discussions currently held in Nadi. When contacted this afternoon, Permanent Secretary Commerce
Police say Businessman Ballu Khan will have to be further interrogated before charges are laid. This is the view of Deputy Police Commissioner Eroni Antonio who adds that as of now they need to further question Khan bef
