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Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase's lawyer, Tevita Fa said he will be advising Qarase later today to stay away from making any more public statements after the Public Emergency Regulation was reinstated yesterday
The Citizen's Constitutional Forum is appealing to the interim administration to lift the Public Emergency Regulation that was reinstated yesterday. CCF Chief Executive, Reverand Akuila Yabaki said the first lifting
A dream becoming a reality. The Tacirua Primary School team for the 2007 Tadra Kahani has received a timely boost after receiving financial support from the Ministry of Women. The Ministry donated $500 dollars which stu
Prices and Incomes Board has confirmed that the prices of imported powdered milk is expected to increase soon. PIB secretary Ane Naulivou said major drought has hit Australia and New Zealand who are biggest exporters of
Senior officers of the Fiji Police Force will meet today to decide on their operations after the reinstatement of the Public Emergency Regulation. Deputy Police Commissioner, Eroni Antonio confirms that they will discus
The Australia government said that the re-introduction of emergency rule in Fiji shows that the military regime cannot run the country. Speaking to Radio Australia, Australian Foreign Affairs Minister, Alexander Downer
The Interim Prime Minister has today stressed that Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase should understand that Qarase and the SDL party will never come back into power. Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the military ha
The Fiji Military Forces maintains that it is their duty to uphold the rule of law and in doing so they are calling on the public to work together in moving the country forward. Military spokesperson, Lt Colonel Mo
The Pacific Centre for Public Integrity said they are concerned about the reinstatement of the Public Emergency Regulation. Executive Director, Angie Heffernan said there really is no valid reason for the regulation to
Fiji's decision to reinvoke the Public Emergency Regulation is likely to be discussed on the fringes of the Apec leaders' summit in Sydney, where NZ Prime Minister, Helen Clark arrive today. Speaking to the NZ H
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase's lawyer, Tevita Fa has stressed in an interview with an Australian media outlet that Qarase has the freedom to move around Fiji after the High Court permitted Qarase to attend
Hot bread Kitchen is expected to decide later today whether the price of bread will increase soon. Managing Director, Jone Samisoni told Village News that they are considering to change prices of non-PIB items. However
Seeing the difficulties of life that girls go through is the motivating factor for the 80 students of Tacirua Primary School to tell their dream story in the 2007 Tadra Kahani. "The Girl child of today is the woman
The re-introduction of the Public Emergency Regulation is a temporary measure set out for a specific purpose. These are the words of Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama in a statement released this after
The interim government has invoked the Public Emergency Regulation again as of today. In an exclusive interview with Village News, Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has confirmed that the regulation ha
The prices of flour and sharps are set to increase from tomorrow however the Prices and Incomes board has implemented measures to ensure that those who purchase small quantities will actually pay less. The PIB has annou
The Fiji National Providend Fund is now considering requests from developers for an additional $33 million dollars, in order to complete the Natadola Bay Resort Project. Village has received confirmation that following v
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority will have a new Acting Chief Executive from tommorow. FIRCA Board Chairman, Filipe Bole confirms that the board has decided to rotate the acting position and current Acting
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has today stressed that Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase and the SDL National Director, Peceli Kinivuwai will be sent to Vanuabalavu if they continue discrediting
Two 18 year old youths are in police custody after they were found in possession of dried leaves believed to be marijuana at Keyasi, yesterday afternoon. The two were traveling in the bus heading to Sigatoka town whe
