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Katonibau and Veremalua back in Fiji 7s team

The performance of the Vodafone Fiji 7s team forwards is expected to be boosted with the return of Isake Katonibau and Jasa Veremalua for the Hong Kong and Singapore 7s tournaments. Known as the mecca of 7s, the Ho

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Man allegedly throws his three children into Labasa river

A man allegedly threw his three children into the Labasa river yesterday. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the eldest child who is a 10-year-old managed to swim to safety however the other two and their father

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Fiji 7s team for Hong Kong 7s to be announced today

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team to the Hong Kong 7s will be announced by coach Gareth Baber today. The Hong Kong tournament is always termed as the mecca of 7s and the tournament has a special place in the heart of every

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Government works towards acquiring ear and nose specialists

The government is working towards acquiring ear and nose specialists for every divisional health facility in the country. This was highlighted by Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed‑Khaiyum duri

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You can make a difference - Seruiratu

‘No matter who you are or how old you are, you can also make a difference and be a warrior for change. This was highlighted by the Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development Inia Seruiratu

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Government looks into new road for Nasava village

The Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed‑Khaiyum has assured people that the government will be looking into the construction of a new road for Nasava village in Naitasiri. The construction of a new road was proposed by

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3 children dead after being trapped in house fire

Three children aged 6,9 and 13-years-old died after they were trapped in a house fire last night in Labasa. Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the incident occurred at Boca Settlement, Bulileka. All thr

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Dog owner charged after death of 12-year-old boy

A 33-year-old man has been charged for reckless or negligent acts under the Crimes Decree for allegedly failing to confine his dog which contributed to the death of a 12-year-old boy last Sunday in Navua. The accus

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Speaker asks Biman Prasad to withdraw witchdoctor comment

National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad was asked to withdraw his comments in parliament after he said that he believes that some government members are seeing a lot of witchdoctors. Prasad mad

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Parliament passes Electricity Bill

The government’s next step to divest shares in Fiji Electricity Authority and to have an independent regulator was taken today as the Electricity Bill was passed in parliament. The Electricity Bill is a resul

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Lolohea appears in court for alleged murder

56-year-old Timoci Lolohea who is charged with one count of murder and one count of criminal trespass, appeared in the Nasinu Magistrates Court in the last hour. Lolohea who used to run a security recruitment agenc

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Land Transport Amendment Bill 2017 passed in parliament

Drivers will now be given 90 days to pay their Traffic Infringement fines instead of the current 21 day period. This has been made possible after the passing of the Land Transport Amendment Bill 2017 in parliament

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