Good news for Nadi people
Good news for the people of Nadi as plans are underway to construct a new Nadi Fire Station. In a statement, the Minister for Local Government, Urban Development Jone Navakamocea said that work is currently in progress,
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Positive signs for Fiji
There are positive signs for Fiji as Commonwealth Secretary General, Don McKinnon has confirmed that he is expected to start engaging in talks with Commodore Bainimarama from next week to assist in bringing Fiji back to
Military hits out at architects
The Fiji Military Forces has hit out at the assessment made by one of the architects of the 1997 constitution, Dr Brij Lal that the Interim Government has a lot of challenges ahead of it and the major one is to return th
Archbishop defends his acceptance
Co-chair for the National Council for Building a Better Fiji for all and Head of Catholic Church of Fiji, Archbishop Petero Mataca has defended his acceptance of the post in the council, saying that it does not mean he i
Interim PM ready to meet Qarase
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has replied to Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase, saying that he is ready to hear from Qarase when the discussions on the People's Charter begins. Bainimarama
Security unit to be disbanded
The Ports Security Unit, an arm of the Fiji Military Forces will now be disbanded following a submission to cabinet by Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama. Commodore Bainimarama told Cabinet that the Unit
Interim PM replies to Qarase
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has today replied to Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase, saying that he is ready to hear from Qarase when the discussions on the People's Charter begins. Baini
2000 affected by overpaid wages
An estimated 2000 civil servants can expect deductions from their wages and salaries as the Public Service Commission embarks on recovering overpaid wages dating back to 1991. Permanent secretary for public service Tain
Nailumu Leaves Civil Service
Former Director of Roads, Mosese Nailumu has accepted a voluntary redundancy package and resigned from the civil service following his demotion by the Public Service Commission. Permanent Secretary for Public Service, T
No new passports to be issued
Bad news for people who are seeking to renew their passports or obtain a new Fiji passport as the Immigration Department will not be issuing any new passports until December. Immigration Director Viliame Naupoto said th
Farmers to benefit from EU programme
More than 1500 cane farmers around the country are expected to benefit from the much awaited European Union Accelerated Cane re-planting programme which will be launched at the Rarawai mill in Ba tomorrow. In a statemen
No Word on Bainimarama/Qarase Meeting
There is still no confirmation whether Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama will meet with ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase. Qarase has confirmed that he has written a letter to Bainimarama. He has r
Clark calls for free elections
New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark said the general elections in 2009 in Fiji would not be credible if the Interim Administration places conditions on who can contest the next elections. Clark said no new eligibili
Military not the driving force
The Fiji Military Forces has made it clear that they are not the driving force behind the awareness campaign of the People's Charter. RFMF spokesperson, Lt Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said the army only accommodated th
Bhika Refuses to Comment
The Managing Director for Suncourt Hardware Dhansukh Lal Bhika who also is the Chairman for the Hibiscus Festival Committee has today refused to reveal how much money his company will make from the Vatuwaqa Cemetery pro
Fishermen Questioned
Police have questioned and released two boat owners for fishing without a license while one boat owner was taken in for questioning after he was found fishing outside the designated boundary. A boat was confiscated in t
135 Arrested During Police Op
Police have arrested more than 135 people in the southern division in the last two weeks as part of a major police operation. The CID, Traffic, Uniform Branch, Intelligence, Dog Unit and Community Policing Units made th
Awareness campaign underway
A major awareness campaign is underway to combat illegal fishing in Fiji Waters after complaints from certain villagers that illegal fishing in their Qoliqoli is now a major concern. Police Spokesperson, ASP Isikeli Lig
Westech hopes for early opening
The management of the new mining company Westech hopes to have the official opening of the mine in Vatukoula by early next year. The longer period of time which is now being taken is due to the fact that the company is
PM’s commitment is genuine
Ousted Opposition Leader, Mick Beddoes believes that the commitment made by the Interim Prime Minister that the next elections will be held in early 2009, is genuine. Beddoes said Commodore Bainimarama has not been pres