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Methodist Church says $10 levy not enough

It is impossible to run the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma from only the $10 church levy per head according to President Reverend Tuikilakila Waqairatu. Speaking to Fijivillage Waqairatu said they are trying to

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$10 church levy important for Methodist Church

The Methodist Church of Fiji has confirmed that church levy of $10 per head is important for the church mission. This money is used in the administration of the church office, schools, Homes like Dilkusha and the Ve

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Reverend Kanailagi highlights drop in church membership

Former president of the Methodist Church Reverend Tomasi Kanailagi has raised concerns about the drop in church membership. Reverend Kanailagi told the church ministers that he is unhappy with the reports and reminded h

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Anthony to be disciplined for comments - Chaudhry

The leader of the Fiji Labour Party, Mahendra Chaudhry has today confirmed that party rules will now apply in relation to the public statement made about the party by the FLP delegate for Vuda and party member, Felix An

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FLP being dominated by the two Chaudhrys - Anthony

Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary, Felix Anthony has revealed that he walked out of the Fiji Labour Party Annual Delegates Conference over the weekend over what he terms as frustration as he witnessed first

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New Church president expected to be elected this morning

A new president of the Methodist Church is expected to be elected this morning at the start of the annual Methodist Church conference. Assistant general secretary Reverend Tevita Nawadra said 300 ordained ministers wil

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Judges committee yet to decide on FBC complaint

Senior members of the Hibiscus Festival judges committee are yet to decide on the complaint lodged by Fiji Broadcasting Corporation about the judging criteria in the Queen’s pageant. Chairman of the Hibiscus Event

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Waqairatu still in

“Reverend Tuikilakila Waqairatu has not withdrawn from the Methodist Church elections tomorrow.” That’s the statement from the Methodist Church assistant secretary Reverend Tevita Nawadra despite some

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FBC to file complaint about Hibiscus judging criteria

The Hibiscus Events Group chairman Hirdesh Prasad said he is yet to receive an official complaint in relation to alleged claims of bias and concerns raised about the judging criteria of the sponsor of the first runner up

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Misconceptions evident

The level of misconceptions and misinformation are evident as the public consultations continue on the new constitution. Many people making submissions to the Constitution Commission do not know that native land is well

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FLP wants pension benefits restored to former levels

The Fiji Labour Party has called on the government to restore pension benefits to their former levels, take immediate action to implement the wages increases recommended by the Wages Council and to reinstate welfare paym

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Miss Mai Life Magazine Drue Slatter crowned Miss Hibiscus

Miss Mai Life Magazine Drue Slatter is the newly crowned Miss Vodafone Hibiscus 2012. 19-year-old Slater could not contain her emotions last night during her speech as the newly crowned Miss Hibiscus. For her th

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Man charged for Bua murder

A 59-year-old man has been charged with murder and a second count of attempted arson. The man appeared in a special sitting in the Labasa court today. According to police, the man is alleged to have murdered a 78-year-

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Kese villagers want better health care and transportation

Health, women’s rights and transportation were the main issues highlighted by the villagers of Kese in Yasawa to the Constitution Commission. People said they need a water ambulance and affordable transportation t

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No plans to open euthanasia clinic in Fiji

There are no plans to establish a euthanasia clinic in Fiji. Permanent Secretary for Information, Sharon Smith-Johns said none of the overseas media contacted the Fijian government before running reports that Fiji i

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Two dead in head on collision

Two people have lost their lives following a head on collision between a twin cab and a 10-wheeler truck in Bua. Police confirm a 22-year-old mechanic and a 48-year-old Chinese national, who were passengers of the twin

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Bainimarama has stuck to his guns - Morocco

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has stuck to his guns in relation to his vision to eliminate racism in Fiji and achieve the objectives set out before the 2014 elections. These are the words of Morocco’

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Forum wrongly using its influence - PM

Unity and solidarity, not isolation, is the message coming through from the Engaging with the Pacific meeting in Nadi. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama today revealed that he believes the Pacific Islands For

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Kamikamica acquitted of all charges

Former Roko Tui Rewa, Savenaca Kamikamica has been acquitted of all three charges that he was facing after High Court Judge Justice Priyantha Fernando’s judgement this afternoon. It was all smiles for Kamikami

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