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Suspended Nadi Town Councilor, Sanjit Patel is still awaiting Interim Local Government Minister's directive to re-instate him and two other councilors soon as possible. Patel said they have been on suspension for th
The Independent Inquiry into the operations and administration of the Magistrates court in Fiji starts this week in Suva. The Fiji Law Reform Commission has confirmed this afternoon that Inquiry Commissioner Judge Justi
Police are looking for unknown people who broke into the house of former Vice-President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi on Saturday night. The Bau high chief was away attending a birthday party when unknown people broke into his h
The National Farmers Union believes it will be a good idea to establish a sugar mill in Seaqaqa as proposed by the Interim Government. According to NFU Chairman Jain Kumar farmers in the Seaqaqa area are able to produce
Officials of the Forum Secretariat are now keeping a close watch on the movements of pro democracy activist Angie Heffernan after she allegedly tried to use dubious means to obtain a pass to the meeting venue of the Paci
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama stresses that leaders in the region need to understand the situation in Fiji to be able to accept the changes being brought about by the Interim Government. We cross ov
European Commission has assured that 2006 assistance for Fiji's sugar industry will be released soon. Councillor for Sugar, Ritva Sallmen told Village News that bulk of the money will only be given following Interim
The Australian Government is providing over $2 million to stakeholders in the garment industry for training of personnel as it prepares to make major changes to its textile trade agreement with Fiji. Executive Member o
The President has appointed 3 members of the Constituency Boundary Commission to undertake a review of the electrol boundaries in preparations for general elections. The Chairperson for the Commission is Ulamila Fa Tuit
The Australian Prime Minister John Howard has announced parliamentary elections for the 24th of November. The PM earlier visited governor general Michael Jeffery the representative of the head of state Queen Elizabeth t
A Local Boxer is in Police Custody after allegedly being involved in a fight last Thursday which led to the death of a 40 year old man yesterday. According to Divisional Crime Officer Western, ASP Waisea Kadawa, the box
The Fiji Teachers Union has also expressed similar sentiments as the Fijian Teachers Association saying that they also hope the upcoming Budget will not only meet their agreement with the Interim Government but that it
Police are investigating an incident where a 19 year old student was raped on Friday afternoon. The incident which happened at Dawa settlement, in Ra occurred while the victim was alone when the suspect entered the hous
It is not known at this stage whether Australian Prime Minister, John Howard and his counterpart from NZ, Helen Clark, will agree to meet with Fiji's interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, to discuss is
Police are liaising with the military on the investigation regarding the death of Nakelo Villager Nimilote Verebasaga and Sakiusa Rabaka. Director CID, Waisea Vakamocea said consultation process is between the office of
Police are looking for 6 male suspects who robbed a 45 year old Director of a Bus Company. The incident which took place on Friday happened while the Director was in his office and the suspects entered the office wearin
Former All Blacks winger, Jonah Lomu will also be at the Pacific Island Leaders Forum tomorrow showing Pacific Leaders the importance of whales. Our reporter in Nuku’alofa, Vijay Narayan has more on the issue;
Police are still questioning the driver of the vehicle involved in the tragic accident on Friday night where 45 year old tourist died. Director Traffic, SSP Ramend said the police are still trying to establish who was a
England is the first team to qualify into the World Cup finals after defeating hosts France by 14-9, a repeat result of the 2003 semifinals. England captain Phil Vickery said that it was the effort from everyone tha
After years of negotiations, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel for stakeholders in the garment industry, with Australia willing to change its stance on the Textile agreement. Executive member of the Textil
