Chaudhry Meets EU Delegation
Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry met with representatives of the European delegation to the Pacific late yesterday to discuss issues relating to the EU's recent decisions on funding to Fiji. And while the
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2 More to Be Charged for Alleged Murder
Police are expected to charge two more men this morning who were allegedly involved in the brutal killing of 66 year old Tavua shop owner Narend Bajpai last Friday night. Lautoka Police confirm that the two who are in t
Brawl Lands 3 in Hospital
Three people have been admitted in Labasa hospital after being involved in a brutal free for all brawl. Labasa Police confirms the three who are from Siberia, Labasa, are alleged to have been selling stolen items when a
Arya Pratanidhi Sabha Supports Charter
The Arya Pratanidhi Sabha of Fiji is calling on the people of Fiji to support the People's Charter. Sabha President, Kamlesh Arya said the people of Fiji should keep their personal views aside no matter what religio
Eradicate Racial Divide-Interim PM
The Interim Prime Minister has today called on the people of the country who are opposing the People's Charter, to change and ensure that the racial divide in the country is eradicated. Commodore Bainimarama said a
Charter Not Binding on Future Govts
What will happen if a future government deviates from the plan laid out in the Charter? This is but one of the questions Academic and one of the three 1997 Constitution architects Dr Brij Lal is asking after the launch
SDL Wants to Take Fiji Forward
The SDL party said that all along they were trying to promote reconciliation through constructive dialogue even before and after they were ousted on 5th December but unfortunately it did not happen. SDL National Directo
Koroi Fully Supports Charter
Overseas countries should not rush Fiji into returning to democracy. Fiji Labour Party President Jokapeci Koroi said she also agrees with comments made by Archbishop Petero Mataca that Fiji should deal with their proble
Millions to be Recovered During Amnesty
The Chairman for the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority believes people will take advantage of the tax amnesty period to clear off their outstanding taxes. Filipe Bole said in the past years, millions of dollars
New Hospital Likely in North
The Tropic Health Incorporated Fiji Limited is looking into having a local private hospital in the northern division after its new Suva Bayview Medical Centre next year. The Laboratory Director of Bayview Medical Care C
Its time to find best way forward-Interim Pm
The Interim Prime Minister has today stressed that Fiji will not have the next elections until the country has a People's Charter that will work on having a truly democratic and united nation. Commodore Frank Bainim
SDL maintains stance
The SDL said they maintain their stance that they will not participate in any activities that have been sanctioned by the interim regime as it is not within the confines of the constitution. SDL National Director, Pecel
Heffernan dropped off flight
The Pacific Centre for Public Integrity Director, Angie Heffernan was this morning dropped off a flight to Tonga despite arriving almost 2 hours before the flight and having a confirmed ticket. In a statement released,
Archbishop calls on religious org
The Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, Archbishop Petero Mataca who has been appointed by the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo as one of the Co-Chairs of the National Council has asked all religious organisations to suppor
Police investigate accident
Police are investigating an accident which just took place between Naboro and Wainadoi in the last hour. Police are calling on people to slow down while using the road as the accident has caused a traffic jam. A mini b
Interim PM delighted about Charter launch
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he is delighted that the People's Charter has been launched today by President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo. Speaking after the launch, Commodore Bainimarama said toda
President wants charter draft
The President Ratu Josefa Iloilo has revealed that he wants the draft for the People's Charter for Change and Progress to be ready no later then October next year before the general election are held in 2009. Speaki
Hospital to be upgraded
A state of the Art hospital is being constructed in Suva and will soon be providing services to the people. The existing Waimanu Road Medical Center is being upgraded and will be known as the Suva Bay View Medical Cente
LTA Surplus to be transferred to GCF
The Interim Cabinet has decided that from now on all surplus revenue, short-term deposits and share investments of the Land Transport Authority will be transferred to Governments Consolidated Fund. The Ministry of Finan
People’s charter co-chairpersons appointed
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama and head of the Catholic Church in Fiji Archbishop Petero Mataca have been appointed the Co-Chairpersons of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji. The Preside