Bau Chief fined $500
Bau Chief Ratu Epenisa Cakobau has been fined $500 and told to pay $300 compensation to Meli Bainimarama, the son of the Interim Prime Minister, within the next 14 days. Ratu Epenisa earlier pleaded guilty to two count
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SCC staff threatens to go on strike
About 180 employees of the Suva City Council, who are members of the SCC Staff Association, have threatened to go on strike if management fails to address the union's grievances. Secretary Krishna said during the im
Khan’s rights are being violated
More serious than allegations of Ballu Khan's involvement in an assassination plot is the fact that his constitutional rights are being violated. These are the words of Pacific Centre for Public Integrity Director,
Netters Out of Contention
The Asco Motors Fiji Netball team has bowed out of the World Netball Championships after they were defeated by the Cook Islands by 42 goals to 36. The Vilimaina Davu coached side could not fend off the might of their Pa
Woman questioned on dried leaves
Police have questioned and released a woman who had dried leaves with her believed to be marijuana. The Assistant Police PRO Corporal Suliano Tevita said a team of police officers followed the 27 year old woman in Nauso
FIRCA Union Threatens Strike
The FIRCA Staff Association has threatened to go on strike if their grievances in relation to the COLA payout are not addressed by the end of next week. The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority has refused to pay
No Racist Policies
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama stresses that no political party will be allowed to put through racist policies when the People's Charter is implemented. Commodore Bainimarama said people should n
Bau Chief Sentenced This Afternoon
Bau chief Ratu Epenisa Cakobau is expected to know his fate by this afternoon when Magistrate John Semisi hands down his sentence. Ratu Epenisa earlier pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm and
Retailers Want Tax Reduction
The Fiji Retailers Association believes that it is time that there is a reduction in corporate taxes. Association President Himmat Lodhia said that when previous budgets were announced, there were a lot of increases in
Khan national security threat
The Fiji Military Forces has called on everyone that is asking for businessman, Ballu Khan's constitutional right to be respected, to understand the seriousness of the allegations leveled against him in relation to t
Khan’s medical report not recieved
Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Doctor Lepani Waqatakirewa has confirmed that he has not received businessman, Ballu Khan's medical report. The medical check-up was conducted by an independent Doctor yester
CFL announces dividend payout
Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of Legend FM, FM96, Viti FM, Navtarang and Sargam and fijivillage.com has today announced that the Company will pay an Interim Dividend of 3 cents per share to its sharehol
Former SDL Minister to appear in court
Ousted SDL Government Minister, Savenaca Draunidalo appeared before Magistrate John Semisi today charged with drunk driving. His lawyer, Viren Kapadia told the court that he has requested Police for a certification on t
Police receive post-mortem report
Police have received the post-mortem report of 23 year old Penaia Koroi whose body was found along Nasekula Road on Sunday morning. Director CID, Waisea Vakamocea confirms Koroi died as a result of receiving multiple fr
SDL ready to talk-Qarase
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said the SDL is ready to talk with an open mind about the path to democracy and what can be achieved after the elections. Qarase said it is important for him to meet the Interim Pr
Follow the Charter Qarase
It is highly likely that there won't be any meeting between Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama and Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase any time soon. In an exclusive interview with Village News,
Davu likely to make changes
Its highly likely that goal shooter - Maria Bereso will force her way into the starting lineup for the Fiji netball team when it takes on Cook Islands in a must win game this afternoon. Bereso has been impressive in the
Stop demanding results from Govt
Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said people should stop demanding results from the Interim Government. Chaudhry said it’s difficult to fix the damages made by the previous Government and the Interim Gov
SDL shows great concern
The SDL party has shown great concern on how the relevant authorities have continued to remand businessman, Ballu Khan at the CWM hospital without any charges being laid against him. SDL National Director, Peceli Kinivu
Positive response from candidates
A number of highly qualified candidates from abroad have applied for the post of Supervisor of Elections in Fiji. Chairman of the Constitutional Officers Commission Chairman Rishi Ram confirms that there has been a posi