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Explosion on Fletcher Road due to electrical fault

A fault in an underground electrical cable caused a big explosion at Fletcher Road this morning. People residing along the road and other nearby areas heard a loud explosion. The Fiji Electricity Authority has

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FijiFirst Party’s declaration published today

The FijiFirst Party’s declaration has been published today and it shows that the Prime Minister who is the leader of the party, Voreqe Bainimarama receives a total income of $278,750. According to his declara

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Kepa says they are not a coalition of hypocrites

Is the Fiji Labour Party and Social Democratic Liberal Party a coalition of hypocrites? Plans have already been announced that the FLP and SODELPA have an arrangement to form a coalition after the September 17th ge

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State Proceedings and Public Order decrees amended

The government has gazetted an amendment to the State Proceedings Amendment Decree which has now repealed the protection earlier given to government ministers to make any statements and the media to publish anything rel

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FijiFirst declares assets and liabilities

The FijiFirst Party has made the declaration of the assets, income and liabilities of its officials and the party. General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum handed the declaration to the Registrar of Political Parties

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Chaudhry pays his $2 million fine

Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry has paid his 2 million dollars fine to the High Court. Chaudhry’s lawyer, Anand Singh has confirmed to Fijivillage that the full fine has been paid by his client an

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Bainimarama and Sayed-Khaiyum to make their declaration today

Details of the assets, income and liabilities of the Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama, Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Social Welfare Minister, Doctor Jiko Luveni have to be submitted to the Registrar of Pol

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Taskforce explores employment opportunities for 40 beggars

The Interagency Taskforce on Beggars is exploring areas of employment and income generating opportunities for 40 beggars who have been profiled in Suva. Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation Minister Dr. Ji

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Govt to work with NZ business community to reignite trade

The Government and the Ministry of Industry and Trade are ready to work with the business community in New Zealand to reignite trade and investment between the two countries. This is according to Ministry of Indust

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Some senior citizens to benefit from Social Pension Scheme

Senior citizens above 70 years who do not have any form of income or pension or have never been part of a superannuation scheme will receive an increased monthly payment from next year. This has been confirmed by t

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Cook Islanders on a mission

Only three hours remain for the Rugby World Cup Oceania Qualifier between the Vodafone Flying Fijians and the Cook Islands to kick off. Cook Islands coach Barry George is on a mission to take the Cook Islands to th

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WOWS Fiji to register a new organisation

The Committee of Walk On Walk Strong Fiji is in the process of registering a new charitable organisation in order to access close to half a million dollars which is frozen in the Fiji Cancer Society accounts.

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5 appear in court over alleged murder of a Tongan student

Five people including two juveniles appeared in the Suva Magistrates court charged with the alleged murder of a 22-year-old Tongan student. Nauru students Julien Henrich, Jameson Agir and Bouncer Quading have been

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You’ll have to wait and see - Chaudhry

It is a wait and see situation at the moment on whether Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry will pay his $2 million fine to the High Court by the deadline on Monday. Chaudhry’s lawyer, Anand Singh sai

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Dakuidreketi pleads not guilty

Former Native Land Trust Board director and Vanua Development Corporation Chairman, Keni Dakuidreketi has pleaded not guilty to five counts of abuse of office before Justice Janaka Bandara. While starting the prose

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Labour, PDP and SODELPA want GCC back

Three political parties have so far confirmed that they will reinstate the Great Council of Chiefs if they form the next government. The Fiji Labour Party which was the first to announce that it will reinstate the

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