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The Ministry of Public Enterprise is now investigating certain allegations of abuse of office leveled against former executives of Airports Fiji Limited. Interim Minister Poseci Bune said he is awaiting an audit report
Eighty percent of Ba is without water supply for the past week. Residents of Koronubu, Benai, the hilly areas and some areas in Ba town are frustrated. Koronubu resident Praveen Kumar told Village News that they are for
Police are investigating the discovery of two partly decomposed bodies at a picnic spot in Pacific Harbour this afternoon. ACP Crime Central Luke Qionibaravi confirms that a fisherman who was returning from sea saw the
The Fiji Military Forces stresses that they can not stop Air Fiji from flying ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase over from Lau to Suva. Spokesman Lt Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said the Army has no authority to do such
As suspended Chief Justice, Daniel Fatiaki's case is expected to be called in High Court next week the interim government is yet to appoint a Tribunal to conduct investigations against him. Interim Attorney General,
The newly appointed Board of Post Fiji Limited has been given strict instructions to recover all the tax dollars allegedly misused by former board members and managers of the company. Speaking to Village news this after
The Suva City Council is pushing the Hibiscus Festival Committee to complete the cleanup of Albert Park soon as possible. Town Clerk, Ilitomasi Verenakadavu said the committee has delayed the cleaning up process and the
Time is not of the essence for Ratu Kadavulevu School at the Tadra Kahani 2007 but where there is a will there is a way. This is the view of teacher, Vatemosi Delailovo who adds that RKS even though they have had little
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said he will now wait for Air Fiji to confirm if they can fly him over to Suva. Following the statements by the military that it never gave a directive to Air Fiji to stop Qarase f
Police are analysing the statement made by Naitasiri high chief, Ratu Inoke Takiveikata before deciding on their next step. Spokesperson, ASP Ulaiyasi Ravula has confirmed that senior officers are discussing the stateme
A 22 year old student who pleaded guilty to stealing from his grandfather has been given a chance to start with a clean slate. Suva Magistrate Ajmal Julab Khan highlighted that Imran Wazim Khan stole an ATM card belongi
Methodist Church Assistant General Secretary, Reverend Tuikilakila Waqairatu said the interim governments proposed People's Charter should not be called the People's Charter. Speaking at the meeting hall in Nadu
In a public notice, the Council of the Fiji Law Society said they have considered the various proposals contained in the said People's Charter for Change and Progress, and adds that it cannot support such a Charter u
The Suva City Council has confirmed that the Hibiscus Festival Committee has started a major cleanup of the Albert Park from this morning. Town Clerk, Ili-tomasi Verenakadavu said their health department officials are m
Two appeals have been filed against the Appeals Court decision to have a retrial of Ratu Inoke Takiveikata's mutiny case. Village News has received confirmation that the DPP and Acting Chief Justice, Anthony Gates h
Police are questioning a 26 year old woman of Lautoka after she allegedly stabbed another woman yesterday. Divisional Crime officer Western, ASP Waisea Kadawa has confirmed that the victim and the suspect were drinking
Qase ni Vale to Naitasiri's paramount chief, Ratu Inoke Takiveikata has raised his concern on Ratu Inoke's recent proposed call for reconciliation in the country. Qase ni Vale, Maika Moroca said the chiefly titl
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is now going through a copy of the Post Fiji Audit report before starting their investigations. Chief Investigator, ASP Marika Taufa said the audit report was handed to
The Communications Ministry has now started scrutinizing the 15 applications received from parties interested to start providing mobile phones services in the country. Speaking to Village news Permanent Secretary Amena
The Fiji Human Rights Commission has confirmed that they will look into all the recommendations made by their consultant Dr. Jim Anthony who wrote a report on the Media in Fiji. Director, Dr. Shaista Shameem said they a
