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Change will take long-Viti Resources

The Viti Resources Association strongly feels that respect for their indigenous rights and ownership will still be maintained President of the Association, Ratu Osea Gavidi was reacting to the proposed People's Char

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FICAC to question Naivalu

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is expected to question Commissioner Northern, Misieli Naivalu soon. Naivalu who is on leave pending investigations, is being investigated in relations to abuse of fund

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Security in Tonga Tightened

Security around the Tongan capital Nuku’alofa is being tightened as the Island Kingdom prepares to host high profile delegates who arrive over the next few hours for the Pacific Island Leaders Forum. ABC Pacific B

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Thousands Thank Flying Fijians

Thousands of fans braved the rain to join the FMF Flying Fijians celebrate their gallant performance at the Rugby World Cup. While officiating the celebration this afternoon at the Post Fiji Stadium, President Ratu Jose

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Teenage Girls Missing

Police are looking for two teenage girls who went missing this week. 15 year old Litia Maramanikalou of Manoca, Nausori went missing on Wednesday after boarding a taxi from Korolevu, Sigatoka. She was on her way to Suva

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SCGC Hits Out at Growers Association

The Sugar Cane Growers Council has hit out at the Cane Growers Association for calling on the SCGC board and its members to resign immediately for not being able to secure the European Union funding. SCGC Chairman Jain

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Car Dead After Car Race

A 45 year old man is dead after a car race along the Seaqaqa Highway between cousins ended in a tragic accident at 9.30pm last night. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Josaia Weicavu confirms that the deceased, who

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Deal With Past Coups First

The Viti Resource Owners Association believes that it will be very difficult to try and steer the country forward through the People's Charter as it would be introduced by an illegal government. President of the Res

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Fatiaki Investigations to Start at End of Year

The Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum said that the Tribunal to start investigations against suspended Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki is expected to sit by the end of the year. After it was earlier said that th

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Rugby Celebrations to Go Ahead

The FMF Flying Fijians celebration will go ahead despite rain in the capital city. It will start at 2pm from the Vatuwaqa Primary School and will end at the Post Fiji Stadium. On their arrival at the Post Fiji Stadium,

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More Assistance for North Economy

Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has assured the northern business people that the interim government is trying its best to boost the northern economy. Chaudhry who held talks with the business community in th

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Suitable Package for Elections Boss

In a bid to attract suitable candidates for the vacant post of Supervisor of Elections, the Australian and New Zealand High Commissions in Fiji are expected to ensure that the salary package being offered is also attract

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NZ Told Reconsider Travel Sanctions

The interim administration has called on the New Zealand government to reconsider the way it is imposing travel sanctions following FIFA's decision to postpone the Fiji/NZ soccer match today after our top goalkeeper&

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Nasinu/Tovata to Face Water Cuts

Residents living around the Nasinu and Tovata areas are expected to face water cuts from 9.30am this morning to 8pm following a planned power showdown which will affect the Wainibuku Pumping Station. The Suva Water Supp

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Fiji vs NZ Soccer match called off

The World Cup soccer qualifying match between Fiji and the New Zealand All Whites will not go ahead tomorrow. It has been confirmed that the match has been postponed due to disappointment expressed from the world's

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Kean murder trail adjourned again

The murder trial against former Navy Commander Francis Kean has been adjourned till next week after a request by Defence lawyer Abhay Singh in the last hour. When the case was called before High Court Judge Justice Gera

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Viti FM breakfast Co-Host Momo passes away

Well known Viti FM breakfast show co-host, Momo passed away peacefully at the Levuka Hospital last night at the age of 61 after a short illness. Akuila Verebasaga Senior or Momo as he was known, was famous for his enter

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Interim Govt calls on NZ to reconsider travel sanctions

The interim administration has called on the New Zealand government to reconsider the way it is imposing travel sanctions following FIFA's decision to postpone the Fiji/NZ soccer match tomorrow after our top goalkeep

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Fiji’s Interim PM whole heartedly welcomed in Tonga

Tongan Prime Minister Dr. Feleti Sevele said Fiji's Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama will be whole heartedly welcomed at the Leaders Forum just like any other leader. The Ministry of Information re

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Flying Fijians hosted by Nawaka Villagers

The FMF Flying Fijians are currently being hosted by the Nawaka villagers where the players are being swamped for autographs by fans. We cross over to our reporter, Paul Takala who is with the team. They were earlie

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