Fri - May 09 '08
May 9, 2008, 08:54

The President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo, has written to the Commonwealth and United Nations requesting their support for a proposed political forum. A government statement yesterday said the proposal had originated from a resolution passed at a special National Council for Building a Better Fiji meeting on April 15. The NCBBF subsequently called on Ratu Josefa to convene a forum in collaboration with the NCBBF to be held no later than the end of the month. (FT)

The formulation of a Higher Education Bill that was given the go-ahead by the interim Government through the setting up of the High Education Advisory Board received a good response from education stakeholders yesterday. Education Ministry director exams Salote Rabuka said high education was essential for any country to be able to achieve a sustainable level of economic and social development. (FT)

Fiji has the highest number of deaf people in the South Pacific 51,321 people out of a population of 918,675 are deaf or have a hearing impairment. The statistics, provided by Carabez Alliance, also show that of the estimated deaf population, 17,449 are children. (FT)

The report of an inquiry conducted into the Fiji media is expected to be discussed at the next Cabinet meeting. (fijilive.com)

The head of the Technical Secretariat for the National Council for Building a Better Fiji John Samy says the deportation of Fiji Times publisher Evan Hannah has affected in some ways the work they had been doing on the proposed People’s Charter. Speaking to Legend FM News Samy did not want to elaborate. (Legend News)

There are fears that civil servants on temporary positions may lose their jobs, once their three month renewal comes up. This follows the freeze on temporary and acting positions in the Public Service. (fijitv.com)

Fiji’s Public Service Commission chairman Rishi Ram plans to hold talks with Public Service unions as soon as possible on the Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA). (fijilive.com)

A recommendation by the Great Council of Chiefs taskforce for national reconciliation amongst chiefs in the 14 provinces is deemed as a way forward for Fiji. (fijilive.com)



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