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The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is expected to charge a former senior executive of the Fiji Sports Council within the next few days. A number of files and financial reports were removed from the Sport
There is still no word on whether police will be ready to charge businessman, Ballu Khan within the next few hours as the 48 hour time period for a suspect to be held without laying charges comes to an end at about 11am
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority targets to rake in close to $14 million today as the tax amnesty offered by the Interim Government comes to an end today. Speaking to Village News, FIRCA CEO Jitoko Tikolev
The northern and rural school tour has ended and the survey reveals that attention needs to be put on school results. Interim Education Minister, Netani Sukanaivalu said that after touring five svchools in Savusavu he h
The Nausori Health Centre while screening people for Non-Communicable Diseases whole of this week came across alot of people suffering from Diabetes and High Blood Pressure. Centre's Sub divisional Medical officer,
The Interim Government may not be invited but the Fiji Arts Council as a non-government organisation is preparing for the Pacific Arts Festival in American Samoa. Director Fiji Arts Council, Letila Mitchell said that de
Investigators are now working against time to ensure charges are laid against businessman Ballu Khan who is currently being questioned for his alleged involvement in the assassination plot against the Interim Prime Minis
With escalating prices of goods and services already taking its toll on the people, there is more bad news as the price of flour and sharps go up again from tomorrow. The Prices and Incomes Board has announced that whea
Police are questioning a 38 year old mechanic of Narere Nasinu who was found with a parcel of dried leaves believed to be marijuana. The Assistant Police PRO corporal suliano Tevita said a team of police officers search
A team of police officers is currently conducting a raid at businessman, Ballu Khan's home at Kavika Place in Suva. Village News has been informed that Khan's partner, Agnes Bulatiko was informed about the plann
Interim Prime Minister, Frank Bainimarama has welcomed the announcement by the International Ratings Agency, Standard and Poor that Fiji has lifted its outlook from negative to stable. Responding to the latest ratings,
Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni has given the green light to New Zealand High Commission officials to visit Ballu Khan. Deputy Police Commissioner, Eroni Antonio confirms some officials visited him yesterday
Australian national Simon McCartney has been remanded in custody till tomorrow morning while Suva Magistrate John Semisi deliberates on whether to grant him bail. DPP laywer Asishna Prasad stressed this morning that the
About 400 workers of the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority may go on strike just before Christmas or in early January 2008 after their demands to have a 5 percent Cost of Living Adjustment payout was rejected ye
Interim Commerce and Communications Minister, Taito Waradi is optimistic that they will be able to reach an agreement with Amalgamated Telecom Holdings this weekend. Waradi said the Promulgation of the Telecommunication
Part of Edinburgh drive in Suva is still closed to all traffic due to fallen trees last night. The Senior Technical Advisor from the Divisional Roads Engineer Central/Eastern office, Narendra Rama said upon inspection o
Businessman, Ballu Khan remains in custody at the Central Police Station and is expected to be questioned again by the police investigators later this morning. Our sources have confirmed that Khan may be charged later t
Transparency International Fiji has stressed that the Interim Government should now come up with more legislations which can assist in curbing corruption in the Civil Service. Chairperson, Hari Pal Singh said while the
As the country marks Non-Communicable Disease Week, more males have been found to be suffering from High Blood Pressure. The Health Ministry's survey result shows that more Fijians have high blood pressure compared
The people of Fiji will now have a bigger range of mobile phones and services to choose from with the launch of a new mobile phone reseller service. INKK Mobile was launched last night by the Interim Minister for Commer
