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Kindergarten education to be free from 2015

The government is working on a plan to have kindergarten education free come 2015. This will not include private schools.   This was revealed by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama while opening the new $

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Why didn’t you stop the plan? - Prosecution

Prosecution Queens Counsel in the Pita Driti trial, Audrey Campbell-Moffat questioned Driti a number of times today why he did not stop Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara from talking about plans to overthrow the government in

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It was not my plan - Driti

Former Land Force Commander Pita Driti has revealed in his trial that it was not his plan to overthrow the Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama led government in 2010. Driti said the plan came first to him through Ratu Tevita U

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Kalouniwai and Driti spoke to the PM about the AG

There were revelations today that former Head of RFMF Intelligence, Lieutenant Colonel Jone Kalouniwai and former Land Force Commander, Pita Driti had a meeting with Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama about the

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I gave the directive to track the AG - Driti

I gave a command directive to the head of the Logistics Support Unit in 2010, Lt Colonel Manasa Tagicakibau to track the activities of the Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Those are the comments of the former

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We were monitoring the AG - Driti

Former Land Force Commander, Pita Driti said in his police caution interview that he was not disappointed with the government in 2010 but he was only disappointed with Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. This has

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I did not agree with Driti’s plans-Tevita Korovou

I did not agree with the plans as I did not want any more bloodshed in the military camp. Those were the words of the second prosecution witness, Warrant Officer Tevita Korovou as he took the witness stand in forme

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Pita Driti’s alleged plot revealed in court

The alleged plot to remove the Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama led government in 2010 has been revealed by senior military officer, Lt Colonel Manasa Tagicakibau in former Land Force Commander, Pita Driti’s trial.

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No school will get 2014 school fees allocation this year

The Education Minister has made it clear that no school will get the 2014 school fees allocation this year. Filipe Bole said everyone should understand that the ministry will have the funds in January 2014.

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FRU wants overseas coach for Flying Fijians

The Fiji Rugby Union wants an overseas coach for the National 15s team. FRU Chairman Filimoni Waqabaca said the rugby union is now working on its submission to be given to the National Sports Commission to get funding f

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Bati qualifies for RLWC semifinal

The Vodafone Fiji Bati will now meet Australia in the Rugby league World Cup semi final this Sunday after a brave and solid 22-4 win over Samoa this morning. Man of the match Aaron Groom and Wes Naiqama both scored

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Man killed in house fire last night

A man who perished in a house fire last night along Edinburgh drive has been identified by his son. Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro said the 55-year-old is a self employed man who was alone at home at the time of

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Flying Fijians cop 5 yellow cards in loss to Italy

An ill-disciplined Flying Fijians side lost to Italy this morning 37-31. Despite what the score line might suggest, the game was a terrible advertisement for Test match rugby. Fiji copped five yellow cards with

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Family mourns only son’s death

A family is mourning the loss of their only son who lost his life in a road accident along Yasiyasi road in Nadera around 6am today.  A family member said the 29 year old was on his way back home when the incid

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29yr old loses life in road accident

A 29 year old salesman lost his life in a road accident along Yasiyasi road in Nadera around 6am today. Police say the 29 year old was driving the vehicle with two other passengers when it hit a lamp post. 

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Ministry will not tolerate any insubordination-Lal

The Permanent Secretary for Education has today stressed that the ministry will not tolerate any insubordination if teachers send out newsletters asking for next year's fees from parents.   Doctor Brij Lal s

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PM assists Hilton Special School

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has told the board members of Hilton Special School to carry on with their projects that has been put on hold due to some land issues. Head Teacher Nanise Ravisa said the

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