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Roses are the choice of the day

Roses are in high demand as people have been lining up at flower shops from as early as 7am today to mark Valentine's Day.  Tadra Flowers Suva branch Manager, Atelaite Kada says they were busy meeting orde

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22yr old man dies in Taveuni road accident

Police have confirmed that a 22-year-old man died in a road accident in Taveuni last night and not a woman as they had earlier reported. 22-year-old Vilisi Sukaiverata lost his life in this accident. Sukaive

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Motion of no confidence against PM defeated

The motion of no confidence against Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama which was tabled by opposition MP, Semesa Karavaki, was defeated in parliament earlier this afternoon. The motion was also pushing for Ro Teimu

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FICAC takes Official Receiver into custody

FICAC is still questioning the Official Receiver from the Ministry of Justice, Viliame Katia. Katia was taken into custody last night. FICAC says he is being questioned for allegedly misappropriating a large a

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Heavy rain warning in force for parts of Fiji

Seven houses in Vanuakula village in Tavua have been affected by flood waters. Tavua Police say the level of the flood waters is 1 metre. Officers are now trying to evacuate them to a nearby church. Yalad

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Democracy is alive in the country - PM

Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says democracy is alive in the country. While responding to a question from SODELPA MP Mosese Bulitavu on why the government wants to change the flag and how it will benefit the p

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Rain and thunderstorms expected from tomorrow

Expect rain and thunderstorms from tomorrow in many parts of Fiji. The weather condition is expected to change from tomorrow as a tropical disturbance located near Tuvalu, which is 1,015 kilometres West North West

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Ilaitia Nalawa sentenced to 18 years imprisonment

31-year-old Ilaitia Nalawa has been sentenced to 18 years imprisonment after he was convicted of raping a 9-year-old girl in Nakasi in July last year. Justice Salesi Temo has also set a non-parole period of 17 year

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Suspended NFP MPs told to contact Solicitor General directly

As the first parliament sitting for 2016 gets underway this morning, the suspended National Federation Party is trying to get some answers on the Speaker’s decision before deciding on further steps. Speaker o

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Fiji loses to NZ in Sydney 7s semifinal

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has been bundled out of the Sydney 7s after losing to New Zealand 14-12 in a thrilling semifinal of the Sydney 7s. Fiji's tries came from Isake Katonibau and Vatemo Ravouvou with an un

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Fiji to face NZ in Sydney 7s semifinal

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will be facing New Zealand in the semifinals of the Sydney 7s after beating Kenya 28-12 in the quarter finals. Fiji scored four converted tries with two from winger Savenaca Rawaca and a t

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Fiji to meet Kenya in Cup QF

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will meet Kenya in the second Cup Quarter final of the Sydney 7s at 12.57pm today. Fiji beat Argentina 19-14 in their final pool game last night. Savenaca Rawaca scored twice in the w

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Fiji thrashes France in their second pool match

It was all too easy for the Vodafone Fiji 7s team as they thrashed France 49-5 in their second pool match of the Sydney 7s. Fiji ran in seven tries showing their skills and brilliance. Captain Osea Kolinisau a

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