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Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has today revealed that he was not at all pressured to undertake the commitments at the Pacific Islands Leaders meeting in Tonga. Speaking to reporters upon his arriva
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said the SDL party has every right to contest the March 2009 general election although Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama earlier highlighted that the People’s
Fans across the world are mourning the death of South African reggae star Lucky Dube who was shot dead yesterday. Dube was dropping his teenage son and daughter off in a Johannesburg suburb when he was attacked by car t
Leakage is a threat not only to the Tourism industry in Fiji but also to the Pacific. These are the words of Interim Minister for Tourism, Bernadette Rounds Ganilau who says that leakage is not a new phenomenon followin
Police are questioning a 35 year old man of Sigatoka for allegedly raping his two teenage nieces. Sigatoka Police have confirmed that the alleged incident took place between April and October this year when the man is a
Three top positions in the Native Land Trust Board will remain vacant for sometime as the NLTB Board, continues to look for qualified people to fill the positions. The post of the Deputy General Manager is now vac
The Sugar Cane Growers Council is now liaising with the Native Land Trust Board to renew land leases. Council Chairman, Jain Kumar said that some land leases have been renewed in Rakiraki area after positive talks betwe
New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark, speaking to TV New Zealand, is dismissing moves by the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to institute a People's Charter in Fiji's political system. TV
Reggae Musician Lucky Dube was shot dead in a hijacking yesterday in Johannesburg, South Africa. South Africa websites quote Johannesburg Police Chief, Cheryl Engelbrecht saying that the incident took place at around 8.
It is the duty of the driver of a vehicle to ensure that the safety of his or her passengers is paramount in a motor vehicle at all times. The Fiji Taxi Union General Secretary, Rishi Ram said that the safety of the pa
The Methodist Church of Fiji, today launched a monthly magazine which is targeted to help church members on their plans and visions for the church and the challenges that they are facing during these changing times in Fi
Interim Minister for Youth and Employment, Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi has revealed that he has no idea about the claim made by Westech Mining Limited. Westech Managing Director, Brian Wesson had earlier said that there was a t
The Fiji Cane Growers Association is concerned about the comments made the Fiji Labour Party that Fiji should not rush into elections. Association's General Secretary, Bala Dass said he is surprised by the what the
The Reserve Bank of Fiji today announced changes to its export finance facility that will enable more exporters to have access to the facility. The export finance facility (EFF) is a scheme whereby the Reserve Bank pro
Magistrate John Semisi has differed the sentencing of three men who robbed the Super food Supermarket in Nabua twice this year, to next week Friday. Tadeo Qarasaumaki, Aseli Koroi and Peni Waqa yesterday pleaded to cha
The bodies of a slain mother and her daughter were exhumed yesterday from an unmarked grave in Oregan, USA so they can be laid to rest in Fiji. Two decades ago, 24 year old former Fiji resident, Raj Narain living in Eug
Australian Foreign Minister Alexander has stressed here in Tonga that the sanctions against Fiji are working and he believes that this will force Fiji to call elections by March 2009. Although Commodore Bainimarama has
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama will meet with Officials of the European Union in Tonga this afternoon and is hoping that further funding from the EU will be secured for release soon. Our news Directo
Three people who robbed the Superfood Supermarket in Nabua twice this year will be sentenced this afternoon. Tadeo Qara-sau-maki, Aseli Koroi and Peni Waqa yesterday pleaded to charges of robbery and shop break-in. The
More than a thousand people from all walks of life gathered to farewell renown VITI FM breakfast show co host Momo or Akuila Verebasaga at Nasinu Cemetery where he was laid to rest this morning. Communication Fiji Limit
