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Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has stressed that the Qarase led government had encouraged corruption at different levels of the civil service, and he said no one can deny that. Commodore Bainimarama
No improvement has been seen in 5 year old Shavneet Kumar's condition who is in coma at the CWM Hospital for the past 8 days. Shavneet's father Sanju Kumar said Shavneet's heartbeat stabilized a bit compared
Former Supervisor of Elections Semesa Karavaki said the 2006 Elections Commission of Inquiry led by Suva lawyer GP Lala which claims to have found evidence of vote buying and vote rigging should be given to the police to
The statement by the Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama with regards to the Non-Governmental Organisations and their stance on the Public Emergency Regulation will not be responded to by the Pacific Centre for Publ
The retrial of the Qaranivalu, Ratu Inoke Takiveikata's mutiny case will not go ahead until the appeal filed in the Supreme Court by the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Acting Chief Justice Anthony Gates is d
A cabinet reshuffle is expected within the next few months. Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said this will be based on the performance of the current Interim Ministers. Meanwhile, Military Spoke
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has stressed that he is not hungry for power and did not want the Prime Minister's job. However, he said the military council wants the country to take the right d
The parents of 5 year old Shavneet Kumar are trying to meet with the Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr Lepani Waqitakirewa today to discuss issues related to their son's health. Shavneet's father Sanju Kumar sa
Sigatoka Police have arrested and charged three youths with Murder for allegedly burning their friend to death during a drinking party over the weekend. The three aged 18, 23 and 22 were charged late yesterday and have
Police have arrested and charged a 43 year old man of Lau for allegedly indecently assaulting and attempting to rape a 12 year old student over the weekend. The man who was related to the girl's family was staying w
The Fiji Visitors Bureau has confirmed that the Public Emergency Regulation imposed earlier this month has not affected the Tourism Industry as yet. Chairperson, Patrik Wong said tourists have not cancelled their visits
With the country expected to contract by 3.1 percent in 2007 latest figures show that revenue collection is also below expectations. The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority confirms due to lower then expected col
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority is yet to determine how 2 kilogram’s of cocaine was brought into the country without being detected by its officials. While police have confirmed that the two tourist
The National DISMAC hopes another $8 million will be allocated in the upcoming National Budget in November. Director Joeli Rokovada said they need this money for relief and rehabilitation programmes. Meanwhile, Roko
Monfort Boys Town is best known for its participation and victory at the country's biggest stage show, the Tadra Kahani. This year is the 6th time the Monfort boys have stepped up to the challenge against other scho
Interim Health Minister Dr Jona Senilagakali has confirmed that 5 year old Shavneet Kumar was conscious after an operation on his arm before he went into a comma seven days ago. Dr. Jona today visited Shavneet twice at
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama is expected to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week. Commodore Bainimarama said he has received the invitation and is ready to represent F
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said people should not be bothered about the re-imposition of the Public Emergency Regulation as there is no threat to their safety and security. While answering quest
The Fiji National Provident Fund has recovered $2.36 million in members contributions from defaulting employers. The FNPF News reports that $1.44 million was recovered from employers before cases were filed in court and
The chiefs of the biggest province in the country Ba have told members of the Great Council of Chiefs Task force that they want the chiefly body to stand independent and also look at the interests of the other communiti
