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Two killed after bus tumbled near Ba

Police say a 70-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman died in a bus accident in Raviravi, Ba yesterday and not two women as earlier confirmed by Police.  The 57-year-old woman from Vunisamaloa, Ba and 70-year-o

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Biman Prasad nominated to chair Public Accounts Committee

Opposition Leader, Ro Teimumu Kepa has nominated opposition parliamentarian and NFP Leader Biman Prasad to chair the Public Accounts Committee. The Auditor General’s Reports from 2007 to 2013 were tabled in p

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Auditor General’s Reports released in parliament

The Auditor General’s Reports from 2007 to 2013 have been tabled in parliament by Finance Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today however the media will get the reports to make it public on Monday. The reports wi

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Auditor General’s Reports tabled in parliament

The Auditor General’s Reports from 2007 to 2013 have been tabled in parliament by Finance Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. The reports will highlight how tax dollars have been spent and the independent recommend

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I made an error - Ro Teimumu

Opposition Leader Ro Teimumu Kepa has admitted that she made an error by saying that the National Toppers Scheme started in 2010 which resulted in more Indo Fijian students getting the scholarships under the Toppers Sch

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Tax collections total $1.54B for last 9 months

Tax collections continue to look promising as the Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority has continued its strong performance in 2014, posting a collection of $1.54 billion for the last nine months. Chairman Ajith Koda

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Speaker asks members to be punctual during Parliament sitting

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Doctor Jiko Luveni said she has observed over several of the last Parliament sittings that some members have arrived late. While opening the Parliament session this morn

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There’s no time to waste - PM

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said he has told all the ministers and government MPs that it is not a time to relax and to take it easy as they have to deliver the services that the people of the country expect from

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Fiji 7s team beats Samoa to win Gold Coast 7s

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team clung on to beat Samoa 31-24 in an emphatic final to win the Gold Coast Sevens title and take an early lead in the race for Olympic qualification. Veteran Setefano Cakau scored two of Fiji

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Fiji 7s team to face Samoa in Gold Coast 7s final

The Vodafone Fiji 7s will now face Samoa in the Gold Coast 7s final. This was after they humiliated England 48-7 in the semifinals while Samoa beat South Africa 28-12. The national side proved too strong for t

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Fiji 7s team beats Wales to setup semifinal against England

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has secured a place in the cup semifinals of the Gold Coast 7s tournament after beating Wales 31-10 in the quarterfinals today. Despite a shaky start Fiji managed to score five unanswered

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Fiji 7s team to face Wales in Gold Coast Cup quarters

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has stormed into the cup quarterfinals of the Gold Coast 7s after beating Australia 35-12 in their last pool match. Fiji’s ferocious defence helped them dominate the game as they sco

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Fiji 7s team hammers Portugal

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has won their second pool match of the Gold Coast 7s hammering Portugal 38-0. The national side made a good start beating Scotland 40-7 in their first pool match. Nadroga’s sens

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Fiji 7s team off to a winning start

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team made a good start at the Gold Coast 7s after beating Scotland 40-7 in their first pool match. Captain Osea Kolinisau was in top form scoring three of Fiji’s six tries. Other tri

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