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8 children lost their lives in drowning this year

Eight children below the age of five lost their lives in drowning incidents so far this year.  This was reveled by Water Safety Council committee member Bronwyn Soko who said these children were left unsupervis

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Hundreds attend Mandela memorial service in Suva

Hundreds of people from all walks of life attended the national memorial service for the late former South African President, Nelson Mandela at the Centenary Church in Suva today. President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau who

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Interviews for new Police Commissioner underway

Interviews for the new Police Commissioner's post are underway before the successful applicant is announced. The position was advertised by the Secretary of the Constitutional Offices Commission and Acting Soli

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National memorial service to be held for Mandela today

A national memorial service will be held today for the late former South African President, Nelson Mandela at the Centenary Church. A statement from the church confirmed that they are grateful to provide a venue for

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Mother saves children from house fire

A 29 year old woman is counting her lucky stars after she managed to save her children following an explosion that destroyed their house in Lawaki village, Lautoka. The incident is alleged to have occurred when one

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Alleged defilement case of 15yr old investigated

An investigation is underway in relation to an alleged defilement of a 15-year-old girl during a drinking party in Savusavu last month. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said the matter was reported to the police on F

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Accident claims life of pedestrian

A fatal accident has claimed the life of a pedestrian in the Western Division this morning. Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro said it is alleged that the incident took place at Namaka in Nadi around 9am when the pede

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Hotels offer fulltime jobs to some hospitality graduates

Fulltime job offers are being given to some graduating students of the College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism by two hotels. Kitiana Sila who is a lecturer Food & Beverage, Business Hospitality and Tourism

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Suva residents to experience water cuts

People living in parts of Suva and surrounding areas will be experiencing water cuts and low water pressure until Sunday due to a 300 mm main burst along the Grantham road. The Water Authority of Fiji said the burst

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Son fully recovers from cancer

“The best Christmas gift for me is to see my son fully recovered from cancer.” Those were the words of Naina Ratukana the mother of 8 year old Samuela Jegesa who has fully recovered from cancer after spe

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2 more fires recorded in the last 12 hours

Two more fires have been recorded within the last 12 hours in Suva and Lautoka. The first incident was reported late last night at around 11:45pm at Union Plaza, Thomson Street where a café and restaurant was

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2 lose their lives in fatal accident

Two people have lost their lives in a fatal accident along Nabuna flat in Tavua earlier this afternoon. Divisional Traffic Officer Western ASP Mitieli Divuama confirmed to Fijivillage that the rental vehicle was going

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Iqbal Khan suspended

Lautoka lawyer Iqbal Khan’s legal practicing certificate has been suspended for 15 months with immediate effect after he was found guilty of two counts of professional misconduct by the Independent Legal Services C

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Damodar City Damodar Complex now open

The $30 million dollar Damodar City Complex is now officially open to the general public. While opening the complex last night, Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said that Damodar City will offer Fijians a

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Driti sentenced to 5 years imprisonment

Former Land Force Commander, Pita Driti has been sentenced to 5 years imprisonment by presiding judge, Justice Paul Madigan. After highlighting the facts of the case in the packed court room, Justice Madigan told Dr

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Father and Daughter still missing

Police have just found the black taxi registration LT 3253 in Tunalia, Nadi however the 46 year old driver and his 11 year old daughter are still missing. Spokesperson Ana Naisoro said the vehicle was found parked n

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Pita Driti to be sentenced today

Former Land Force Commander Pita Driti will be sentenced at 3pm today by High Court Judge Justice Paul Madigan. Driti has been convicted of the charge of inciting to mutiny which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years i

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We don’t want a Christian state – Archbishop

The head of the Catholic Church of Fiji Archbishop Peter Loy Chong said the church has never said that it wants Fiji to be declared a Christian state. However, Archbishop Chong said they are concerned about the term sec

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Pita Driti mitigation and sentencing today

Former Land Force Commander Pita Driti will reappear in the Suva High Court today for mitigation and sentencing submissions. Driti is currently remanded in custody as he awaits his sentencing. Presiding judge Ju

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Radical changes were needed - AG

Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said changes were needed for cases like the hotel development in Natadola and the proper market rent to be paid by the duty free shops based at Nadi International Airport. 

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