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Police will soon lay charges on the three men who allegedly robbed the Tappoo's Nadi outlet yesterday morning. Divisional Crime Officer Western, ASP Waisea Kadawa confirms that they are still hunting for four more m
The Commission of Inquiry into the 2006 elections reveals that a few candidates and party officials noticed alleged vote buying tactics before last year's polls. In one of the cases, a candidate for the Kadavu Fijia
The Fiji Teachers Union is unhappy with the Interim Government's stand to defer the implementation of the Employment Relations Bill. Union's General Secretary, Agni Deo Singh said consultation on the bill is con
The Fiji National Provident Fund will strongly oppose the claims by construction company Coteba which is seeking $2.6 million in damages from Natadola Bay Resort Limited. NBRL Chairman Felix Anthony confirmed to Village
The Judicial Services Commission has identified a few eminent judges to sit in the Supreme Court in Fiji however the highest court of the land is not expected to convene until February next year. Acting Chief Justice an
Provisional results of the 2007 Census are expected to be out by the end of next month. Census Director, Epeli Waqavonovono said the collating of the data will take time and they will ensure that results are made public
A boom in investment from China is expected in the near future after potential investors were today assured by the Interim Minister for Commerce, Industry, Investment and Communication Taito Waradi of full support from t
The Public Service Commission has today confirmed that there are no special policies approved for the appointment of military officers in the public service. In a statement this afternoon, PSC Chairman Rishi Ram said th
The Special UN Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers hopes to receive an invitation from the interim Government to conduct a mission to the country, to get first hand and credible information about the sit
After a massive hunt this morning Police in Nadi have arrested the 4 men along the Nadi back road who are alleged to have robbed the Tappoo's Nadi outlet at around 10.30 this morning. Police have also recovered the
Startling revelations today in the murder trial against Rokotalia Tupou as the Pathologist told the High Court that the victim was suffering from medical conditions which could have caused his death. Forensic Pathologis
All senior military officers stand behind the Interim Prime Minister and Commander of the Fiji Military Forces, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, to ensure that the security of the nation is not threatened when he leaves for
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has revealed that the military council will now have regular meetings to ensure that government services improve. Commodore Bainimarama who is the head of the military
The 5 year old boy who was missing from his home on Saturday night has been found. This was confirmed by the child's grandfather, former Director for Fiji Institute of Technology, Kolinio Meo when Village news spoke
The Suva Magistrates court this morning adjourned the case of Bauan High Chief, Ratu Epenisa Cakobau to the 22nd of next month. No plea was taken again today by Magistrates Ajmal Gulab Khan as he ordered the serving of
A massive hunt has began for 4 men who robbed the Tappoo's in Nadi shop around 10.30am this morning. The four masked and armed with cane knives, pinch bars and crowbars smashed the show glass before taking cash and
Four masked men forcefully entered and robbed Tappoos in Nadi about half an hour ago while the management staff were having their morning meeting. Police are currently at the scene. The four men are believed to have esc
Police have arrested and charged one of their own officers for allegedly assaulting his wife. The officer, who is part of the Mobile Unit, allegedly assaulted his wife who is a policewoman in Nausori. The incident took
As Fiji's Interim Prime Minister gets ready to address the UN General Assembly in New York this week, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he will tell the UN that he had to take action in December last year to start wor
The FMF Flying Fijians made up of young players put up a good performance against Australia in their third Pool B match this morning although they lost by 55 points to 12. Isoa Neivua and Aca Ratuva scored the only two
