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Family members still shocked after tragic road accident

The family members of the two women who lost their lives in a fatal accident yesterday along the Kings road are still in shock. Family member Neelam Kumar said the 84-year-old mother and her 58-year-old daughter were tr

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Fijian peacekeepers doing well

Fijian peacekeepers serving in the Middle East are doing well. That is the assurance by Defense Minister Joketani Cokanasiga after receiving the latest report from the Permanent Secretary. Cokanasiga said despite some

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FRU yet to finalize sponsorship

The Fiji Rugby Union had earlier announced that full details of the sponsorships will be announced today however it postponed the announcement of the new rugby sponsors to an undisclosed date with no reason given for th

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Southwick calls for help to save tuna industry

Fiji Fish Marketing Group Limited is now saying the Prime Minister had called a very serious meeting eight weeks ago and had told everyone to meet immediately and come up with a plan to save the tuna business and help t

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Electoral Commission focused on delivering credible elections

The Electoral Commission is now focused on delivering credible elections before September this year. Following their first meeting after a briefing by the Attorney General and Minister for Elections, Aiyaz Sayed-Kha

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PM to resign as Army Commander in March

Prime Minister and Army Commander Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama will resign as Army Commander in March this year. Commodore Bainimarama has confirmed this to people during the talanoa session in Nakorovatu, Wailevu, as h

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904 cases of Dengue 3 strain recorded since October 2013

A total of 904 cases have tested positive for the Dengue 3 strain between 30th October last year and yesterday. Acting Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Health Dr Metuisela Tuicakau revealed these statistics at th

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Police reduces crime rate by 23%

Police have managed to reduce crime by 23% in 2013. While addressing officers during the fourth quarter parade in Suva, Acting Police Commissioner Ravi Narayan also revealed that complaints and disciplinary offences hav

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Police Force achieves all 8 KPIs for 2013

For the first time ever, the Fiji Police Force has achieved all of their Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 2013. Speaking during this morning’s fourth quarter Police Parade in Nasova, Acting Police Commissione

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Fiji Airways to increase the number of local pilots

For the first time ever, Fiji's international carrier, Fiji Airways has set out a strategic plan to increase the number of local pilots flying for the airline from one third to two thirds. CEO and Managing Direc

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Nothing to do with Government interference-IRB

The International Rugby Board confirms that its decision to suspend direct funding to the Fiji Rugby Union has nothing to do with Government interference. When questioned by fijivillage on NZ media reports claiming that

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President acknowledges contribution of Muslim community

The President of Fiji Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has acknowledged the contribution of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Association to the country. During his keynote address of the Prophet Muhammad's Celebration in Sam

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Fiji Airways to hire at least 131 local people

Fiji Airways will be hiring at least 131 local people this year. CEO and Managing Director Stefan Pichler said this is according to their 5 year strategy plan to ensure more jobs and career opportunities are availab

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IRB suspends all funding to Fiji Rugby Union

The International Rugby Board has confirmed that it will suspend all direct financial support to the Fiji Rugby Union with immediate effect until the Union adopts key financial reporting, administration and governance r

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19yr old student drowns following beach party

A 19-year-old tertiary student has allegedly drowned following a break up party at the Natadola beach in Sigatoka yesterday afternoon. Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro said the student had accompanied his church gro

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Man involved in Laqere accident passes away

A 43-year-old man who was involved in a car accident in Laqere 7 miles on Thursday morning passed away at the CWM hospital today. Police confirm the victim succumbed to injuries sustained during the serious accident

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Investigations begin into Labasa LTA building fire

The National Fire Authority is now trying to ascertain the cost and cause of the fire that completely destroyed the Land Transport Authority Vehicle inspection building in Labasa this morning. National Fire Authorit

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Fiji Airways reveals 5 year strategic plan

For the first time ever in the history of Fiji Airways, the company has revealed its five year strategic plan. During a press conference today, CEO and Managing Director Stefan Pichler said expanding the airline’s

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