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Leave the RFMF out of politics – Commander

Leave the Republic of Fiji Military Forces out of politics as it does not want to be involved in any political discussions. Those are the words of RFMF Commander Brigadier General Mosese Tikoitoga following critici

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Five in custody over man's death

Five people are currently being questioned by Police in relation to the death of a 22 year old man in the early hours of Saturday after a brawl outside a nightclub in Suva. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri sai

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Samoa defeats Fiji 18-13

Samoa playmaker Tusi Pisi proved to be the difference as they beat the Vodafone Fying Fijians 18-13 in their Pacific Nations Cup clash this afternoon. Pisi kicked six penalties as Samoa dominated the game with thei

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Flying Fijians to rely on strong defence

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John Mckee said that defense will be their main key if they are to maintain their unbeaten run in the Pacific Nations Cup against Samoa this afternoon. McKee added they will need to st

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Proposed One Fiji Party expected to register for elections

Another group is expected to apply to register a political party for the September general elections soon. Volunteer and spokesperson for the group, Laisa Digitaki said the proposed One Fiji Party will apply for re

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History will judge you harshly - Bainimarama

History will judge you harshly if you abandon us to our apparent fate of sinking below the waves because you don’t want to make the necessary adjustment to your domestic policies. That is the message to Austr

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Fiji TV given another six month extension

The government is yet to comment on why Fiji Television Limited is only granted 6 monthly extensions for its broadcast licence. The board of Fiji TV has announced that its existing television broadcast license has

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Different pension policy plans revealed

Different policies on how the issue relating to Fiji National Provident Fund pensions will be handled by the next government are now being discussed by some of the political parties. Social Democratic Liberal Party

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FLP and SODELPA coalition confirmed if they win

The Leader of the Fiji Labour Party has confirmed that there shall be a coalition government of FLP and SODELPA after the elections if they win. Mahendra Chaudhry made this statement while speaking to villagers in

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SODELPA reveals its plans

The Social Democratic Liberal Party has made it clear that it will check the status in law of the 1997 constitution if it forms the next government after the September 17th general elections. SODELPA leader Ro Teim

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President of Indonesia arrives for PIDF

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has arrived in the country to participate in the Second Summit of the Pacific Islands Development Forum. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, who m

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Chaudhry has no evidence to back his claim

There is no truth in the claims being made by the Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry that Fijian passports are being offered to people in return for donations to a particular party. Fijivillage has investi

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Don’t turn this into a political football - Vuniwaqa

The Director of Immigration Nemani Vuniwaqa said the idea to take immigration services closer to the people overseas arose when teams from the Elections Office travelled to Australia to register Fijians for the Septembe

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SODELPA announces its first batch of proposed candidates

The Social Democratic and Liberal Party has announced the first batch of proposed candidates today for the September General Elections. The 44 proposed candidates announced today include some former government

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All FSC workers to receive 5% pay rise

All Fiji Sugar Corporation workers will receive a five percent pay rise in their next pay which will be backdated to the 1st of January this year. This was announced by Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama in the las

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Two months to investigate a death is a delay - Tabuya

The President of the People’s Democratic Party, Lynda Tabuya believes that two months to investigate whether the death of a child resulted due to negligence is a huge delay. Tabuya earlier stated in a newspap

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Do not let them deceive you - Bainimarama

Do not let them deceive you, read our constitution and see for yourself what the government has done over the past seven years. Those are the words of FijiFirst Leader, Voreqe Bainimarama as he launched the party&r

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