Qarase hungry for power
It is now 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 Ne
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Qarase hopes to meet Interim PM
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said he is still hoping that Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama meets with him in the not too distant future. Qarase hopes that the meeting takes place sooner rath
Simon McCartney refused bail
Simon McCartney who is charged with the murder of his 26 year old wife, Ashika Lata has been refused bail by Suva Magistrate John Semisi in last hour. Magistrate Semisi refused bail because McCartney's lawyer Sevul
Soap making creates new opportunities
Soap making has created some new opportunities for some unemployed people from Tailevu. About 30 unemployed people of Verata village and Vunivivi settlement participated in a training programme last week on how to make
Water disruptions likely to happen
People living in some elevated areas in Suva are being asked to fill whatever water they can now, as repair works are currently underway to fix a burst valve along Rewa Street and Laucala Bay Road. Speaking to Village
Corruption cases take awhile
Corruption investigations handled by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption will lead to people holding top positions pre December 2006. Speaking to Village News, FICAC Chief Investigator Inspector Isireli T
SDL prepares for elections
With just over 16 months to go for the planned March 2009 general elections, the SDL Party is now setting up strategies for its campaigns for the next elections. Ousted Prime Minister and SDL Leader, Laisenia Qarase sai
DDP quiet on press statement
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions will not comment at this stage on whether any investigations will be carried out to verify who sent a press statement on behalf of the DPP's Office on Friday. DPP Jo
McCartney case this afternoon
Police Prosecutors at the Suva Magistrates court have confirmed that the Director of Public Prosecutions lawyers will take stand in the case of Australian National Simon McCartney this afternoon who is charged with the a
Villagers apprehend robbers
3 men who robbed the Mobil Service Station at Nadi back road early this morning are admitted at Nadi hospital with serious injuries after being appended by Nawaka villagers. Nadi police confirm that the robbers are fro
More ammunition/explosives found
Police are questioning a man following the confiscation of ammunition and explosives from his house after a police raid over the weekend. Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Nasir Ali has confirmed that they are try
Mai TV keeps launch plans under wraps
Mai Television is not sure at the moment as to when it will start operations after confirmation that it would be handed the free to air television license soon. Company's Project Manager Richard Broadbridge said the
Investigations continue on Qarase
Investigations are continuing into corruption allegations against the Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase and his cabinet ministers. Speaking to Village News, Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Chief Inve
Officials to Verify DPP Statement
As the Director of the Public Prosecutions Office is expected to start investigations this morning to verify the origin of a press statement issued on its behalf on Friday regarding alleged interference in the Office of
Fa Seeks Permission
Businessman Ballu Khan's legal adviser Tevita Fa will be seeking permission from Health Permanent Secretary Dr Lepani Waqatakirewa today for his client to be evacuated to New Zealand claiming his condition is deterio
Macartney Hearing This Morning
Simon Macartney, who has been again charged with murder in relation to the death of his wife, will be appearing in court this morning. Macartney has been charged with murder over the weekend and appeared in a special co
Family Hoping to See Post Mortem Results
Five year old Shavneet Kumar's relatives are hoping that they will receive his post mortem results this week as assured by the Health Ministry. Health Authorities were expected to release the post mortem results las
Fiji Defeats Singapore
The Fiji Netball team has opened the 2007 World Netball Championship on a winning note at the Trusts Stadium in Auckland beating Singapore by 61 goals to 32. The Mere Rabuka led side dominated played throughout the game
Labasa Body Yet to Be Identified
Police are still trying to establish the identity of the man whose body was found in Labasa town earlier this morning. According to Assistant Police Spokesperson Josaia Weicavu, the body was found along Nasekula Road at
We Will Remember Them
Those were the words of Colonel Matereti Sarasau the President of the Ex-Servicemen, as it was echoed at the Sukuna Park today when Ex-Servicemen, soldiers, policemen, families and friends observed and commemorated Re