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Out of the 15 provinces of Fiji, three have population figures of over 100 thousand people. In the Second Release of Provisional Findings for the 2007 Population and Housing Census, Census Commissioner Timoci Bainimara
The Mineral Resources Department has called on members of the public to return all banned fireworks they had bought in previous years. Principle Inspector, Ian Fong said they are closely working with police to ensure pe
The case is now underway in court where bail will be decided for the ten accused in the assassination plot against the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry, Inte
We paid for it and therefore we have a right to use the plans. Natadola Beach Resort Limited Chairman, Felix Anthony has confirmed to Village news, that NBRL had hired Vijay Singh earlier this year to design the golf co
Police in Ba are investigating the death of a 3 month old baby girl who was found dead by her parents last night. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed that the mother fell asleep while breastfee
Police have today denounced media reports that they have found some guns at one of the ten men's home who is facing charges of inciting mutiny and conspiracy to commit murder in relation to the alleged assassination
New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark said the Fiji netballers denied visa to New Zealand are paying the price for their family's involvement with the Military. Clark said the New Zealand government is unrepentan
The Director of Public Prosecutions Office is now analysing various evidence in relation to additional charges of treason, instigating invasion and misprision of treason against the ten men implicated in the alleged plot
The International Management Golf Services now claims that the Natadola Beach Resort Limited is breaching earlier agreements by going ahead with the 18 hole Heritage golf course at Natadola. Solicitor for IMG services,
The Department of Mineral Resources will be monitoring the sale of fireworks in the shops and supermarkets today with the help of the Police Force. Principal Scientific Research Officer in the Mineral Resources Departme
The Director of Public Prosecutions Office is now analyzing various evidence in relation to additional charges of treason, instigating invasion and misprision of treason against the ten men implicated in the alleged plot
While political parties, candidates and manifestos are gearing up for the March 2009 elections, the second release of the Provisional Findings for the 2007 Population and Housing Census states that there is a marked incr
Eleven men re-appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court today facing charges of inciting mutiny and conspiracy to commit murder and have been remanded in custody until a decision on their bail application tomorrow. The ch
The Director Public Prosecutions Office has confirmed that Simon Macartney could be recharged in relation to the alleged murder of his wife Ahika Lata McCartney. The DPPs's office confirms that while a nolle prosec
Banning all forms of corporal punishment is possible and religion should not be an excuse to try and stop the rights of children from being recognised. These were the words of Peter Newell Co-ordinator of the United Kin
Police are expected to question a former senator and Member of Parliament soon in relation to the alleged plot to kill the Interim Prime Minister, two interim ministers and two senior military officers. The former MP an
Police have charged another suspect with conspiracy to commit murder and inciting mutiny. Assistant Police Commissioner Crime Nasir Ali has confirmed that the suspect charged is currently appearing in court together wit
11 accused persons will this hour appear in court to answer to their involvement in the assasination plot against the Interim Prime Minister, members of the interim cabinet and members of the RFMF. The Court House is cur
Police are looking for a mother who threw her new born baby in a drain in Vere Road, Laucala Beach, yesterday. The baby's body was discovered by an 18 year old student after he discovered a foul smell coming from a
The Director of Public Prosecutions has filed 6 charges against each of the 10 accused that are to appear in court this morning in relation to the alleged plot to assassinate interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Baini
