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RKS former students join hands to improve school

A group of Ratu Kadavulevu School ex-students have joined hands to renovate parts of the school building. President of the RKS Old boys club Sakeasi Seru said that this is after they visited the school and witnessed

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Fisherman missing from Jetty

The search is continuing for a 31 year old male who went missing last night at Natovi Jetty in Tailevu. Police say the man is from Narere was accompanying his friends on a fishing trip fell into the water and due to

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Mosque committee member charged

More people are expected to be taken in for questioning tomorrow in regards to a rift between some committee members of a Suva Mosque. So far police have laid charges against one committee member for inciting to com

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Flying Fijians loses hard fought battle

The Flying Fijians lost to Scotland 37-25 in a hard fought battle yesterday at Churchill Park. It was a gutsy performance by a young Fiji side but it was not enough to match a much stronger Scottish outfit. Win

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Stage set for biggest test match

The stage is set for one of the biggest test matches the Flying Fijians will host this afternoon at Churchill Park. Flying Fijians Captain, Netani Talei who plays his rugby in Fiji said that he is well versed with t

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Massive campaign begins

A massive country-wide campaign will now be undertaken to ensure that all the eligible voters register to vote when the Electronic Voter Registration commences in the next few weeks. The government is seeking to uti

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Hundreds of jobs to be created after Ba mining lease grant

Hundreds of jobs are going to be created as a result of a Ba mining lease being granted to Amex Resources Limited or ARL of Australia.  Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said Amex will dredge mineral

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Secretariat investigates complaints against dentists

The Fiji Medical and Dental Secretariat is now investigating complaints against two dental clinics in Suva. CEO Dharmesh Prasad confirmed that the complaints were forwarded to them by the Consumer Council of Fiji and th

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Heavy rain warning remains in force

A heavy rain warning remains in force for the Fiji group as a flood warning remains for Wainibuka, Wailotua and Nayavu rivers and the low lying areas adjacent to these rivers. An active trough of low pressure with a

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Flood waters expected to rise in the West

Flood waters are expected to rise in the Western division this afternoon due to continuous heavy rain according to the Community Policing Officers patrolling the areas. Speaking from Nadi, Inspector Penijamini Vukiv

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Qarase’s FHL trial to start next month

The trial of former Prime Minister and former Director of Fijian Holdings Limited, Laisenia Qarase is set to start on the 3rd of July. Qarase faces six counts of abuse of office and three counts of discharge of duty

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Acting PM to comment later

Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is expected to comment tomorrow on certain statements and reports about the conditions allegedly set out for the renewal of Fiji Television Limited’s broadcast license.

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All race based policies will be out - Tikoitoga

The military said the political parties should not just agree to change the electoral system as discussions are held on the new constitution. RFMF’s Land Force Commander and spokesperson, Colonel Mosese Tikoit

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More rain forecast

Occasional rainfall is expected to affect the whole country from later today for the next two days which may cause localize flash flooding. A trough of low pressure is approaching Fiji from the west and is expected to

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Death of inmate prompts investigation

The Commissioner of Corrections Services has ordered a full investigation after the death of 61-year-old remand inmate Virendra Shankar. Shankar was found dead in his cell block yesterday afternoon. The discover

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Police yet to confirm if driver has been charged

Police are still to confirm whether the driver who allegedly caused the death of a 31-year-old in Ba, has been charged. A post mortem conducted on the 31-year-old revealed he died due to the impact of the accident

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Fiji outclassed by Samoa

The Flying Fijians have lost to Samoa 26-29 in their second Pacific Nations Cup clash. Fiji started strongly in the first half with a try to Nemia Kenatale, Netani Talei and two penalties from Setareki Koroilagilagi

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Fiji confident ahead of Samoa clash

Samoa and Fiji go into their Pacific Nations Cup clash in Tokyo today knowing victory would put them one win away from the title. Flying Fijians Captain Netani Talei said that they are mentally and physically focus

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