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Ballot paper for general elections will not change - Govt

The government has made it clear that the ballot paper for the 2014 general elections will not be changed. Attorney General and Minister for Elections, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed this to Fijivillage as he said th

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I do not earn $1.7M - PM

"I do not earn $1.7 million and you will find out what my salary is after the registration of the proposed Fiji First." Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama revealed this at the Rotuma Day Celebrations today

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Over $100 million brought in by visiting yachts

More than $100 million have been spent by yachts which have visited Fiji from 2010 until last year. This is according to a survey conducted by the Port Denarau Marina on the impact of the marine yachting industry to

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Bus operators want safer bus stations

The Fiji Bus Operators Association believes it’s extremely important that relevant stakeholders come together to discuss ways in which our bus stations can be made safer for the public. Association, President

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More solution providers needed – AG

Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said they are waiting for more solution providers to come on board for the e-ticketing system. While speaking at the Fiji Bus Operators Associations Annual Conference, Aiyaz Saye

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Comments by Bus Operators not genuine - SCC

The Suva City Council said there are genuine reasons why buses in most bus stands in Fiji need to reverse out of their bays to leave the terminal. Their comments come after the death of a 45 year old mother and her

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Fiji finishes 4th at England 7s

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team finished fourth at the England 7s tournament after losing 26-19 to England in the third and fourth place playoff this morning. England dominated possession in the match scoring four tries to cl

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Fiji loses to Australia but meets Samoa in cup quarters

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team is still aiming to finish in second spot in the World Series despite losing to Australia in the last pool match of the England 7s this morning by 24-12. Coach Ben Ryan said they also want t

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Murdered mother leaves behind four children

Four children are now without their mother this Mothers Day after she was allegedly murdered in Nabitu Sigatoka yesterday morning. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the incident occurred around 9

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Two dead, one in hospital in Sigatoka murder

A 34 year old woman was allegedly murdered in Nabitu Sigatoka yesterday. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed to Fijivillage that a 43 year old farmer entered the house and allegedly struck the woman who

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Consumer Council suggests bus timetables be displayed

Following the recent tragic accident at the Suva Bus stand which claimed the life of a mother and her daughter the Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on Land Transport Authority to ensure all bus operators display thei

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This is not about comparing convictions - Chaudhry

Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry said there is no need to compare convictions and sentences of people when questioned on why he had raised the conviction and sentence of his own former party senator and branc

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No resignation as no conflict of interest - AG

The Attorney General and Minister for Elections, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said there is no conflict of interest with him holding the Elections Minister’s position and the General Secretary’s post in the proposed

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Bijai Prasad steps down as VP of proposed FijiFirst

The Vice President of the proposed FijiFirst, Bijai Prasad has stepped down from the position. Prasad who is a former Fiji Labour Party senator confirmed that he did not inform the proposed FijiFirst that he was co

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I’m entitled to hold my post in FLP - Chaudhry

Mahendra Chaudhry says he will continue to be the Fiji Labour Party Leader because he is entitled to hold the post. Chaudhry said he is not doing anything wrong under the Political Parties Registration Decree.

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LTA investigate death of woman and child at bus stand

The Land Transport Authority is conducting its own investigation in relation to a bus accident at the Suva bus stand yesterday afternoon which claimed the lives of a 46 year old mother and her three year old daughter.

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Woman and child killed at Suva bus stand

A woman and her child died after a tragic accident at the Suva bus stand yesterday afternoon. The 46-year-old woman and her 3-year-old daughter were crossing between two buses when the incident occurred. It is

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I never asked for favours from Chaudhry - Prasad

The Vice President of the proposed FijiFirst Bijai Prasad has today denied claims that he wanted special favors from Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry when he was part of the FLP. This follows Chaudhry’s

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I did not have to think twice - Tui Macuata

The Tui Macuata, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere said he has decided to become the Vice President of the proposed FijiFirst because the people in the rural areas have benefitted a lot from the developments undertaken by the Bai

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