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New date yet to be set for Nalawa's appeal case

A new date is yet to be set for Ilaitia Nalawa’s appeal case. The case was supposed to be heard by the Fiji Court of Appeal today however we have been told that the judge is not available. 31‑year‑ol

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FRCA officers intercept a parcel containing Methamphetamine

Officers from the Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority intercepted a parcel containing Methamphetamine from the Suva Post Office this morning. The illicit drug which was concealed inside a tube was sent from the US a

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Five men sentenced for gang-raping 18yr-old girl

Five men have been handed prison sentences after being convicted of gang-raping an 18-year-old girl in the western division in January 2013. High Court Judge, Justice Aruna Aluthge says the victim was staying

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I decided to stay calm – John Key

NZ Prime Minister John Key has been questioned by New Zealand’s Newstalk ZB on why he did not hit back at Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama after he made a strong statement on Fiji’s stand on a number

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Tamavua-i-Wai bridge speed barriers removed

The Tamavua-i-Wai bridge has a speed restriction of 30 kilometres per hour. The Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed in the last hour that the traffic management setup has been reviewed by the team and they have

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Police still trying to solve murder case in Lautoka

Police are now gathering evidence to ascertain who murdered 42-year-old Salesh Chand in Lautoka early last week. Chief of Intelligence, ACP Luke Navela says another four officers have been sent from Suva to assess

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War against drugs intensifies

A team of 50 officers from both the Fiji Police Force and the RFMF are currently combing the terrains of the Navosa Highlands as the war against drugs intensifies. Operation Cavuraka commenced last Friday and day o

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World Rugby to host its Rugby Committee meeting in Nadi

World Rugby has reaffirmed its commitment to the global development of the game with the hosting of its Rugby Committee meeting in Nadi. Two‑time Rugby World Cup‑winning All Blacks captain Richie McCaw, wh

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Student raises issue on abuse of government resources

The abuse of government resources was a topic of discussion at the National Budget Consultation at Suva Grammar School. A Year 13 student of Suva Sangam College asked the Attorney General and Minister for Finance A

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Students raise key issues at National Budget Consultation

Students raised issues which they faced daily at the National Budget Consultation at Suva Grammar School yesterday. The consultation was attended by the Attorney General and Minister for Finance, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyu

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Man dies in fatal accident

A man in his 30s passed away yesterday after he was involved in an accident along Nabouwalu Highway in Naibulu, Dreketi. Police say the vehicle driven by a 42-year-old man veered off the road and tumbled several ti

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Police classify case of body found in burnt car as murder

Police have classified the case of the man whose body was found in a burnt vehicle at Marine Drive in Lautoka earlier this week as murder. It has been confirmed that the victim is 42-year-old Salesh Chand of Lautok

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A revolution was needed in December 2006 - PM

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama stressed that a revolution was needed in December 2006 due to extreme discriminatory practices in Fiji. While speaking at the welcome banquet for NZ Prime Minister John Key at

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