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Police cancels gay community march

The gay community march that was to have taken this afternoon is no longer taking place as a result of police cancelling the permit. The march was to commemorate International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. P

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Suva residents unprepared for water cuts

Many residents around Suva were not prepared for water cuts as they were not informed. Areas like Lami, Laucala Beach, Samabula, Valelevu, and Nasinu were faced with water disruptions from Tuesday night until Wednes

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No discussions amongst govt to form a political party - AG

Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said there have been no discussions amongst government about forming a political party. He was responding to Radio New Zealand if the government was considering forming a political p

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Family, friends and fans greet 7s heroes

Hundreds of family members, loved ones and rugby fans greeted the Digicel Fiji 7s team this morning at the Nadi Airport. While the country is still enjoying the London 7s victory, some players are already looking ah

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Fiji Meteorological Service to be reviewed

The Fiji Meteorological Service will be reviewed as part of the overall Public Sector Reform process. The review process carried out by Nadraki Weather in partnership with independent consultants Atu Kalourmaira and

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Take precaution at traffic lights - Police

Motorists should ensure that their vehicles are locked and windows are up when they are driving or parked at the traffic lights after reports in relation to some vehicles being targeted by a group of people at the traffi

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Qantas price too high - AG

Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said Qantas’ sale price of its Air Pacific shares is too high and not worth the amount that is being asked. It has been revealed that in 2010, Qantas wanted to sell its shares

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Air Pacific to change its name next year

Fiji Airways is returning in June 2013.     Managing Director and CEO Air Pacific Dave Pflieger said from extensive brand market research conducted, their current brand Air Pacific is not working and it i

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Passports delayed again

New Fiji passports arrival have been delayed yet again. Oberthur Technologies of France had assured the immigration department that 40,000 new books would arrive today however that has not been the case. The Immigrat

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Fiji wins London 7s in style

The Digicel Fiji 7s team beat Samoa 38-15 to win the England 7s this morning but it was not enough to claim the IRB World 7s series title. Fiji was unsettled early in the final but managed to find their rhythm midway in

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Fiji’s hopes of IRB 7s title depend on NZ losing

The Digicel Fiji 7s team will hope that New Zealand loses in the Cup quarter finals and does not qualify for the Plate final in order for Fiji to stand a chance of claiming the IRB title. If South Africa does beat N

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Fiji FACT moved to Ba

The Vodafone Fiji FACT now moves to Govind Park in Ba. Fiji FA CEO Bob Kumar confirmed to Fijivillage the remaining pool matches and the semifinal and final will be played from Friday next week. This has been do

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Fiji to face England in Cup quarters

Fiji will meet host England in the second cup quarter finals at 10.20 tonight. The cup quarterfinal starts tonight at 9.58 with New Zealand taking on South Africa, at 10.20pm Fiji meets England, Australia tackles Ar

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Vakaloloma to replace Watters at Miss World Pageant

First runner up to Miss World Fiji 2012 Koini Vakaloloma will now replace Torika Watters at the Miss World Pageant in Mongolia. Pageant Director Andhy Blake confirmed to Fijivillage it has been decided that 24-year-

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Thousands flock to last day of Fiji Showcase

Thousands of people are pouring into the Vodafone Arena as today marks the last day for the Fiji Showcase. Fijivillage caught up with some of the people with many enjoying their time.   Organizer Total

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Fiji FACT matches called off for today

Unplayable ground conditions have forced all Vodafone Fiji FACT matches today to be called off. Fiji FA CEO Bob Kumar said the board of control made the decision after assessing Ratu Cakobau Park in the last hour an

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Landmark judgement in relation to third party policy

The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgement overturning a recent legal precedence that insurers of Compulsory Third Party policies are not able to rely on policy conditions in declining compensation to Third Pa

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Getting meeting permits not a restriction - AG

Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said getting permits from the Police for public meetings or gathering is not a restriction. Sayed-Khaiyum said the Public Order Amendment Decree clearly deals with racial and re

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