Police charge teenagers
Police have charged two teenagers who are alleged to have been involved in the brutal killing of 66 year old Tavua shop owner, Narend Prasad on Friday night. Divisional Crime Officer Western, ASP Waisea Kadawa confirms
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Govt endorses fire safety strategy
The Interim Cabinet has endorsed the establishment of a National Fire Strategy and roadmap for fire safety. In his submission, Interim Minister for Local Government and Public Utilities Jone Navakamocea said a steering
Cabinet approves budget announcement date
The 2008 Budget will be announced on 23rd November, 2007. Cabinet approved this date yesterday following a submission by the Interim Minister for Finance Mahendra Chaudhry. He added the date is within the provisions of
People’s Charter not unconstitutional
The Interim Attorney General stresses that the People's Charter for Change is not unconstitutional and it is the best way forward to set a foundation before the next general elections. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said they
People’s Charter launching today
The proposed People's Charter for Change and Progress will be launched this morning at the Tradewinds Convention Centre by the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo. To achieve the vision of a way forward for Fiji through th
Teleni to comment on judge’s ruling
Police Commissioner Esala Teleni will make a statement later today in response to High Court Judge, Justice Gerard Winter's ruling where he cited Teleni for contempt of court and to pervert the course of justice. Wh
Military council analyses reports
The Military Council has received all the information in the past few weeks in relation to threats of instability in the country. RFMF spokesperson, Lt Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said they have analysed all the reports co
Bale assists in GCC termination case
The ousted Attorney General Qoriniasi Bale has been approached by the terminated Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs Ratu Ovini Bokini to assist in his case against the Interim Fijian Affairs Minister. Ratu Ovini ha
No green light for SPC
Interim Agriculture Minister, Jainen Kumar has confirmed that he will not give the green light to release bugs imported by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community to control the weed, mile-a-minute in the country. Kuma
RFMF question Travel Advisories
The Fiji Military Forces have questioned the decision of the Australia, New Zealand, and British Governments to warn their citizens, in travel advisories, to be careful when travelling to Fiji since there could be politi
Cause of fire determined on Sinuwasa III
The cause of the fire on the Sinuwasa III inter island ferry has been determined by the National Fire Authority. In a statement released the NFA said it appears that the fire was started by a worker with a blow torch co
Police investigate Supermarket break-in
Police are investigating a break-in at the Superfood Supermarket in Nabua last night. The Divisional Crime Officer Southern, Tevita Lesu confirmed that the break in took place last night however, he could not divulge an
President to launch Peoples Charter
The President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo will be launching the People's Charter for Change and Progress tomorrow at the Raffles Tradewinds Convention Centre. Army spokesperson, Lt Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga confirms that alt
Leading Counsels for Dec 5th case release statement
All leading counsels for the December 5th takeover case, earlier this afternoon released a statement, after a discussion in chambers causing a one and a half hour delay for the case that was scheduled to begin at 11am th
National Budget to be announced on 2nd Nov
The National Budget for 2008 is expected to be announced on Friday 2nd November, 2007. Various ministries are submitting their budget proposals to the Finance Ministry on areas where they need additional funding. Minis
Teacher shortages should be addressed-FTU
The issue of teacher shortages should be addressed in the 2008 budget. Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary, Agni Deo Singh said the union has submitted that the shortage of teachers in primary and secondary schools st
Fire fighters stoned
The National fire Authority has raised serious concerns after firefighters were allegedly stoned while attending to a fire report in Navua at the weekend. Chief Fire Officer Mark Reid has revealed that the Navua Fire Br
Dec 5th takeover case adjourned
The December 5th takeover case has been adjourned yet again this morning. Lawyers representing ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama met behind closed doors this mo
Judge rejects defense application
High Court Judge Justice, Gerald Winter today rejected defense lawyer, Abhay Singh's application to disqualify himself from presiding over the former Navy Commander Francis Kean's murder trial. In his ruling Jus
Sugar mills performance serious concern
The performance of the sugar mills around the country remains a serious concern for the Interim Government with the matter expected to be discussed by the interim cabinet today. In a statement, Interim Finance Minister