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Western Branch of Fiji Cancer Society continues to function

The Western Branch of the Fiji Cancer Society continues to function despite the recent revocation of office bearers’ appointments by the government. Western Branch President Margaret Rounds said they are yet t

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6 men in alleged Colo-i-Suva beating being questioned

Six men are now being questioned by police in relation to the alleged Colo-i-Suva beating two and a half weeks ago. Police Chief of Operations, ACP Rusiate Tudravu confirmed to Fijivillage in the last hour that the

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Vodafone Fiji Bati qualifies for RLWC quarters

The Vodafone Fiji Bati has qualified for the quarterfinals of the Rugby League World Cup and will face either Samoa, Papua New Guinea or France after a 32-14 win over Ireland in their first match this morning. Akuil

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Vodafone Fiji Bati ready to battle

The battle is just about to begin for the Vodafone Fiji Bati in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup in England. The game at Rochdale Stadium is a sellout and the temperature in Rochdale today is 8 degrees celsius. W

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Inquiry starts into Fiji Cancer Society

A three member committee is now conducting an inquiry into the affairs of the Fiji Cancer Society. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the committee which is made up of former High Court Judge, Nazhat Shameem

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Inquiry starts into Fiji Cancer Society

A three member committee is now conducting an inquiry into the affairs of the Fiji Cancer Society.   Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the committee which is made up of former High Court Judge, Nazhat Sh

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No proof that notorious conman is in the country

There is no proof at all at the moment that notorious conman Peter Foster is in the country. Immigration Director, Major Nemani Vuniwaqa had earlier told Fijivillage that at this stage comments by Foster in the Aust

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FSC not expecting further assistance from Govt

The Fiji Sugar Corporation Executive Chairman said they are not expecting to see any further assistance from government with the National Budget announcement next week. Abdul Khan said this is because two years ago,

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Ratu Inoke presents proposal for PM to visit Japan

Foreign Affairs Minister, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola has presented a proposal to his Japanese counterpart for Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to visit Japan as the Minister responsible for Sugar. In a meeting

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Disability is not a barrier: Buli

A 48 year old disabled woman from Vutia Village in Rewa was delighted after winning the second price in the evening wear category of the Courts Rural Women Designers Award last night. Lusiana Buli who is from the Re

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NFA averts major fire

Quick response by the National Fire Authority and Police averted a major fire at Manohan building last night in four miles Nasinu. A security officer saw smoke coming out of the building at around 8pm yesterday and qui

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Make vehicles affordable – Ali

The Permanent Secretary for Industry and Trade said while the Government is doing its part, the car industry also needs to be competitive as far as pricing and the availability of vehicles is concerned. While launching

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India has discussions with Fiji govt on elections assistance

The Government of India is having discussions with the Fiji government on providing some sort of assistance in the preparation for the 2014 elections. Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Vinod Kumar said he has been part o

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Application for new Police Commissioner post closes today

The next process to appoint the new Police Commissioner is expected to start soon as the application period for the Commissioner’s post closes today.    It is clear that there will be no automatic rene

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I’m ready to lead SODELPA – Dr Baba

I’m ready if they want me to lead the party to the 2014 general elections. Those are the words of senior official of the Social Democratic Liberal Party Doctor Tupeni Baba when asked whether he wants to be the par

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I support the common name but bring in equal rights - Chaudhry

Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry has today said that he supports the idea of every citizen in the country to be called a Fijian, however, he said the rights of each citizen should also be equal. Chaudhry said

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SODELPA says the name Fijian is only for indigenous Fijians

The Social Democratic and Liberal Party has backed the statement by Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and Ro Teimumu Kepa, saying the party still believes that the name Fijian is only for indigenous Fijians. Senior SODELPA of

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Tui Cakau refuses to speak after statement

The Tui Cakau Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has refused to say anything to Fijivillage after we contacted him on a statement released by Ratu Naiqama and Marama Na Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa. Fijivillage was alerted abo

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Charitable Trusts Act amended

A new law has now come into effect which gives powers to the Minister responsible under the Charitable Trusts Act to revoke the appointments of trustees, board members or other office bearers of any charitable trust whic

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