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Tue - Jan 06 '09
Jan 6, 2009, 08:29
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The Interim Government has confirmed that on-going discussions are underway with the United Nations and Commonwealth Secretariat. Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, Parmesh Chand says they have been in communication with the Secretary Generals of the respective organisations. (fijitv.com)

The Interim Prime Minister said that he decided to take on the Sugar Industry portfolio to ensure viability and sustainable survival of the industry. (fijivillage.com)

Co-author of the 1997 constitution Professor Brij Lal said advice given to the interim Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama was counter-productive. He made these comments in reaction to the return of the former acting NZ High Commissioner Caroline McDonald to her homeland. (FS)

Cabinet has approved the amendment of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Promulgation 2008 to include the common law offence of Misconduct in Public Office. (fijivillage.com)

The Ministry of Education is expected to respond to queries by One National News initially sent last week regarding the suspension of Tevita Koroi. Koroi, the Principal of Nasinu High School and President of the Fijian Teachers Association, was handed a notice of his indefinite suspension last year in a letter over allegations that he made comments against the Interim Administration. (fijitv.com)

The Fiji Sun reports that poor people are filling the pinch of the increase in price of FMF Sunwhite rice pack which used to cost $17 to $18 but now costs $29 to $32. (FS)





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