Who got the loudest cheer?
The reception Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama received upon his arrival at the opening ceremony remains one of the highlights of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum in Tonga. Our News Director Vijay Nar
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Sanctions won’t be lifted
Australia will not lift the smart sanctions imposed on Fiji despite an assurance by Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama that elections will be held by March 2009. Our News Director Vijay Narayan spoke to
Program a success
The Rehabilitation Program which was implemented for those mine workers that were made redundant when the Emperor Gold Mine closed on December 5th has so far been a success. According to the Interim Minister for Employm
Major manhunt underway
A major manhunt is underway for 5 people who robbed a 29 year old woman and her family in Kinoya last night. The woman was sleeping with her family when five masked men armed with pinch bars and cane knives entered the
1997 Constitution architect surprised
Academic and one of the architects of the 1997 Constitution said that the undertaking given by the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to hold elections in 2009 comes as a surprise. In an interview with
Slight deductions expected
As the Public Service Commission attempts to recover over paid wages, civil servants can expect slight deductions in their pay packets from this week. Speaking to Village news, General Secretary for the Public Employees
Police force to be modernised
The Police Commissioner has today revealed that some major changes will be brought about in the Police Force to combat major crimes and to review its operations. Commodore Esala Telei said that they will be modernising
VAT won’t increase-Economist
An Economist hopes the interim government will not increase Value Added Tax when it announces the 2008 National Budget next month. As the interim government prepares to announce the 2008 budget next month, USP's Dr.
Biscuit prices increase from today
Effective from this morning the retail and wholesale prices of Biscuits (Cabin Crackers and Breakfast Crackers) increase due to increases in flour prices. Prices and Incomes Board has announced the price of 185gram pack
Interim PM says he is not power hungry
The Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama believes that the New Zealand, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Australian Foreign Affairs Minister, Alexander Downer think that he has evil intentions to stay in po
Former Navy Commander pleads guilty
Former Navy Commander, Francis Kean today pleaded guilty to one count of Manslaughter in the Suva High Court this morning. Kean who was earlier charged with murder has the charge reduced to Manslaughter this morning and
FLP against early elections
Do not let them bully us into an early election. These are the words of the Fiji Labour Party in response to the move by the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum to ensure that the general elections are held in Fiji, in the fi
Tabakanalagi new GM for NLTB
Newly appointed Native Land Trust Board General Manager, Semi Tabakanalagi said he is delighted that the board has faith in him to run one the most important organisations in the country during these difficult times. Ta
Biscuits prices to increase
The Prices and Incomes Board has announced that effective from tomorrow, the retail and wholesale prices of Biscuits (Cabin Crackers and Breakfast Crackers) will increase due to increases in flour prices. Wheat prices a
Tabakanalagi new GM for NLTB
Newly appointed Native Land Trust Board General Manager, Semi Tabakanalagi said he is delighted that the board has faith in him to run one the most important organisations in the country during these difficult times. Ta
US welcome election pledge
The US Department of State, Washington DC, in a statement released has said that the pledge by Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to hold elections in March 2009 at the 38th Pacific Island Leaders Forum
Commander questions critics
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama says he does not know what more to tell the Interim Government’s critics after assuring elections in March 2009. Our news Director, Vijay Narayan filed this repor
NGO’s welcome 7 outcomes released
Some NGO's have welcomed the 7 outcomes released by the Pacific Island Leaders on Fiji's current political situation at the 38th Pacific Island Leaders Forum in Tonga yesterday. Fiji Human Rights Commissioner an
5 charged with alleged murder plot
Five people charged with allegedly plotting to murder a former Suva Mayor appeared in the Nasinu Magistrates court this morning. 36 year old Nalini Devi, the wife of the former Mayor appeared with Ravikash Nand, Pranil
Qarase welcomes election commitment
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has welcomed the assurance by Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama to the Pacific Island leader’s forum that parliamentary elections will be held in the first qu