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Judge Madigan to sum up Chaudhry case this morning

High Court Judge, Justice Paul Madigan will sum up former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry’s case this morning before the four assessors retire behind closed doors to deliberate on their opinion. Justice Madi

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Chaudhry’s lawyer says he did not commit any offence

Former Prime Minister and Fiji Labour Party leader, Mahendra Chaudhry admits that he has had 1.5 million Australian dollars in overseas accounts over the last 14 years however he stressed that he has not breached the Exc

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Chaudhry opts to stay silent

Former Prime Minister and Fiji Labour Party leader, Mahendra Chaudhry has chosen to remain silent in his court trial. This was revealed before High Court Judge, Justice Paul Madigan in the last hour. Justice Madigan as

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Chaudhry has a case to answer

Former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry's trial will go ahead as High Court Judge Justice Paul Madigan has ruled that there is a case to answer. Chaudhry's lawyer, Queens Counsel Peter Bodor had made a no case t

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Judge to rule on no case to answer application today

The High Court is expected to deliver a ruling later today in relation to the no case to answer submission filed by former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry’s Queens Counsel, Peter Bodor. Chaudhry is facing three c

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Mahendra Chaudhry trial now underway

The trial of former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry is now underway after the opening submission presented in the High Court by prosecution Queens Counsel Clive Grossman. Grossman told the assessors that charges agains

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Verata chief gives support to PM for elections

Verata chief Ratu Timoci Vesikula has shown his support to Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while speaking in a talanoa session after the opening of the Tailevu Provincial Council meeting. Vesikula said his family and

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Proposed party not using Fiji coat of arms – AG

It has been clearly established that the proposed Fiji First Party is not using the Fiji Coat of Arms. The Fiji National Coat of Arms consists of the images of two Fijian warriors on either side of a shield and the mot

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LTA disputes Roshika Deo’s claims

The Land Transport Authority has strongly stated that all complaints against taxi and bus drivers that have been filed in relation to cases of harassment have been dealt with accordingly. LTA’s spokesperson, Ilie

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Aust and NZ lift all travel restrictions on Fiji

Australia and New Zealand have lifted all travel restrictions on Fiji. Australia's Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop said this includes restrictions applying to the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, ministers, mi

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Ryan happy with overall performance

Vodafone Fiji 7s team coach Ben Ryan has admitted they did not play well against England in the Cup semifinal of the Hong Kong 7s. Speaking from Hong Kong last night, Ryan said despite the loss in the Cup semifinal, he

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Fiji fall short in Cup semis

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team hopes of winning back to back titles in Japan and Hong Kong has been dashed after they lost to England 17-7 in the cup semifinal of the Hong Kong 7s tournament. Fiji had no answer to the we

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Do not underestimate USA-Ryan

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach, Ben Ryan has stressed to his players not to underestimate USA in the Cup quarterfinals of the Hong Kong 7's despite the overwhelming performance so far in the three pool matches. Ryan sai

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Fiji to face USA in Cup quarters after thrashing Kenya

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team stormed into the cup quarterfinals of the Hong Kong 7s after thrashing Kenya 43-5 in their last pool match.  Fiji will play USA in the cup quarters. Fiji dominated the game right f

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Ryan demands better start from Fiji 7s team

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has demanded for a better start from his team ahead of their remaining two pool games of the Hong Kong 7s tournament. This comes after a mistake from Captain, Osea Kolinisau which led

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They are ready – Ben Ryan

“They are ready for this weekend and I have seen this in their eyes.” These are comments of Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan as Fiji convincingly defeated Wales 42-7 in its first pool game of the Hong Kong 7s

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Fiji thrashes Wales in 1st pool game

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team is well on track to defend the Hong Kong 7s title after an impressive 42-7 victory over Wales in its first pool game this morning. Despite conceding the first try, the Osea Kolinisau captained

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2014 General Elections to take place on 17th of September

The 2014 General Elections will be held on the 17th of September. This has been announced by the Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum during a press conference this afternoon. Sayed-Khaiyum also announced that M

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Nacuqu excited about Hong Kong 7s debut

The winning try scorer from the Japan 7s final and the youngest in the Vodafone Fiji 7s team, Waisea Nacuqu will play for the first time in Hong Kong tonight. Nacuqu, Emosi Mulevoro along with Setefano Cakau and Pio Tuw

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Hong Kong may determine overall winner – Ben Ryan

Vodafone Fiji 7’s coach, Ben Ryan has told his players some of the important things about playing at Hong Kong 7’s during the jersey presentation last night Ryan told the players that they will definitely g

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