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Official farewell for 171 soldiers leaving for Golan Heights

171 Republic of Fiji Military personnel leaving for Syrian Golan Heights will be officially farewelled by the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau and Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama on Tuesday at Albert Park in

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Investigation into alleged murder continues

The investigation into the alleged murder of a 42 year old salesman on Friday afternoon is continuing. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said the post mortem was conducted yesterday however they will not be commenting

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Ba-Nadi clash in Fiji Fact final

A new winner will be crowned in the Vodafone Fiji Fact this afternoon after the Nadi soccer team defeated defending champions Suva 1 0 in the second semifinal at Prince Charles Park last night. The hosts played thei

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Over 6 cases of unexplained wealth received

More than six cases of unexplained wealth have been received by the Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit.  Director Razim Buksh said a proposal is in place for a task force which will include the Fiji Financial Int

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No comments on party declarations-AG

The government will not make any comments on many officials of the three registered political parties not providing financial information of their children and some not giving a breakdown of their assets and sources of

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Police set up truancy team

A truancy team has been set up by Central Division Police to minimize the number of students found in billiard shops and internet cafes during and after school hours. The team is made up of officers who will be patrolli

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New leader of SODELPA to be appointed soon

A new leader of the Social Democratic Liberal Party or SODELPA will be appointed soon by its new committee. This is after the election of the party’s management board during the first General Assembly of SODEL

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Ro Teimumu Kepa is new SODELPA President

The Marama Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa is now the new President of the Social Democratic Liberal Party or SODELPA. Her appointment follows the first Special Meeting of the National Assembly of SODELPA yesterday

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Political Parties reveal assets and liabilities

The assets and liabilities of the officials and applicants of the three registered political parties have been published by the Registrar of Political Parties, Mohammed Saneem today. However many of the officials an

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Choir competition not part of Methodist conference

The Choir competition will not be part of the Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in Fiji in August this year. The church made a request to the Police in March this year to have the weeklong conference includ

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Fiji steps up to assist with precarious Golan Heights

The United Nations said it is significant that Fiji has decided to step in and assist in the situation in Golan Heights. UN Peacekeeping Chief of Public Affairs Kieran Dwyer said the Fijian army has always been a r

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Suspects still in custody in relation to robbery

Three suspects who were allegedly involved in the daring $86,000 robbery at Nand's Mall car park in Nabua on Monday afternoon remain in custody. Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro said a 32 year old salesman was r

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Work now underway at new casino and convention centre

The government will not make any further comments for now as work is now underway at the new casino and convention centre site near the entrance of Denarau. Casino developers, One Hundred Sands Limited was given a w

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Bank accounts of Fiji Cancer Society remain frozen

All the bank accounts of the Fiji Cancer Society including the Cancer Society and Walk On Walk Strong bank account remain frozen. However current executives of the Cancer Society and WOWS are now trying to negotiate

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Housing Minister resigns

Minister for Housing and Local Government, Colonel Samuela Saumatua has resigned for personal reasons.  Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum will assume the position on an acting basis until Colonel Saumatua&#

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Fiji 7s team to RWC named

The Digicel Fiji 7s team to go to the Rugby World Cup 7s in Moscow has just been announced. The team announced to carry our hopes to Russia is: Ilai Tinai, Watisoni Votu, Vereniki Goneva, Metuisela Talebula, L

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Casino project ready to get underway:Claunch

One Hundred Sands Limited said they are now well on their way to getting the casino project started.     Speaking to Fijivillage, One Hundred Sands Limited Chairperson Larry Claunch said the funding has been

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Casino developers agree to pay US$100k a month penalty

The developers of the proposed casino and convention centre, One Hundred Sands Limited say they will pay the Government USD$100,000 per month from 1st October 2013 until the casino is completed. Penalty clauses in t

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PM says Fiji FA need to do a better job

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said the Fiji Football Association officials need to do a better job in order to regain the confidence of fans and players.    Commodore Bainimarama made the com

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St. Giles Hospital refutes Fiji Disabled Council claims

The Medical Superintendent of St. Giles Hospital Dr. Peni Biukoto said the Fiji National Council for Disabled Persons did not raise the issue of the schizophrenic woman who was kept in appalling conditions in a shed for

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