Academic Ready to Help
An academic and one of the architects of the 1997 Constitution said that if he is asked to help the interim administration regarding constitutional matters leading up to the March 2009 General Elections, he would conside
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Man in Custody for Alleged Defilement
A 52 year old man from Namaka, Nadi, has been remanded in custody and will appear in the Nadi Court this morning charged with indecently assaulting a 4 year old girl. Nadi police confirm that the alleged incident occur
Agreement is an agreement-PSC
An agreement is an agreement and we should stick to it. This follows revelations by the Public Service Commission that the salary overpayment recovery process will result in civil servants affected, having around $2 to
Human rights top issue at meeting
The commitment to human rights by Pacific Island Leaders will be the main topic of discussion at a consultation on the regionally endorsed Pacific Plan to be held in Auckland next week. Over 35 members from 11 Pacific
Drivers should follow rules-LTA
To prevent accidents from taking place at traffic lights, drivers have been called on to stop their vehicles when the light turns to amber instead of speeding. The Chief Executive Officer of Land Transport Authority, Et
Military Concerned with Ali’s Statement
The military has today raised concern over the statement made by the Fiji Womens Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali questioning President Ratu Josefa Iloilo's ability to make decisions and saying that he is tired
December Coup Different From African Coups
The events of December 5th last year in Fiji should not be grouped together with some of the coups in Africa. That’s the comment of Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to the international communit
Increase in FEA Fuel Surcharge
Consumers can expect to dig deeper into their pockets to pay their electricity bills from next month as the Commerce Commission has approved an increase in the fuel surcharge by the Fiji Electricity Authority. FEA CEO R
Travel Sanctions Stupid-PM
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has branded the travel sanctions placed by the NZ government on Fiji as stupid and childish. Bainimarama said the sanctions are just hurting Fiji as the interim admini
Adi Koila new chairperson for boundaries commission
Former Senator Adi Koila Nailatikau is now the new Chairperson for the Constituency Boundaries Commission replacing Ulamila Fa - Tuituku. A letter written by Fa-Tuituku to the Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyu
Broadcaster Questions New Levies
Communications Fiji Limited Managing Director, William Parkinson has raised concern that the interim cabinet has approved significant increases in the license fee levies for radio broadcasting without proper consultation
Acting CJ Address Resident Magistrates
Please no one, but your conscience! Those were the words of Acting Chief Justice Anthony Gates as he addressed newly appointed Resident Magistrates during their orientation course this morning. Justice Gates highlighte
Archbishop Asked to Reconsider Position
Joining a political party or any group associated with the interim government makes one biased regardless of their intentions. Those are the words of former Labour Minister Kenneth Zinck who was part of a delegation of
Judge Dismisses Application for Disqualification
High Court Judge Justice Davendra Pathik was disappointed at the absence of the senior counsel representing PCPI Director Angie Heffernan, as he dismissed an application to disqualify himself from the case. When the cas
Get Psychiatric Treatment-Court
A 47 year old man of Rakiraki charged with alleged sodomy was told by the Tavua Magistrate to seek psychological treatment at the Saint Giles Hospital. Joeli Temo appeared before Tavua Magistrate, Suliana Tabaiwalu yest
No contribution from AUS/NZ
Following the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum meeting in Tonga last week where Fiji's Interim Prime Minister made a firm commitment that elections will be held in March 2009, Commodore Frank Bainimarama says Australia
Cakaudrove urged to stay united
Former Prime Minister, Major General Sitiveni Rabuka urged the people of Cakaudrove to stay united during these uncertain political times that Fiji is currently facing. He was speaking at Yaroi village this morning, whi
Military’s comments unfair
Academic and one of the architects of the 1997 Constitution, Professor Brij Lal says the comment by the Fiji Military Forces is an unfair statement. Lal says he is not emotionally detached from Fiji but remains true to
Archbishop criticised
The appointment of Head of the Catholic Church, Archbishop Petero Mataca as Co-Chair for the National Council for Building a better Fiji for all, has been met with criticism by some members of the church. This follows a
Concerns raised over bail releases
The Fiji Police are seriously concerned that many convicted criminals are released on bail by the courts. Police Spokesperson, ASP Isikeli Ligairi said that many well-known criminals are released on bail and these are s