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De-established of GCC questioned

The decision and process to formally de-establish the Great Council of Chiefs has been questioned by a former Opposition Leader. Mick Beddoes said he would like government to explain to the people for the sake of trans

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Not all ready to be called a Fijian – CCF survey

Political instability in the country is linked with the lack in sense of having a national identity according to the Citizens Constitutional Forum. CCF Programme Manager Rodney Yee said with the announcement by the Prim

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Westfield Saunaka wins Vatukoula 7s

Westfield Saunaka rugby club is $40,000 richer today after winning the Vatukoula Sevens tournament. Westfield Saunaka team which hails from Saunaka, Nadi beat Police 19-17 in the main final. Police was leading 12-7 at

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Police and Saunaka through to final

Police and West-field Saunaka will play in the Vatukoula Sevens main final which will kick off in 20 minutes time at Theodore Park. Both teams fought a hard battle in the quarters and semi-finals today to make their way

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Nadi taxi union disagrees on Ram’s resignation

Nadi Taxi Union disagrees with the way general secretary of the Fiji Taxi Association Rishi Ram was asked to resign yesterday. Nadi Association president Mohammed Hafiz said there are procedures that need to be followed

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Rishi Ram steps down from Fiji Taxi Association

Fiji Taxi Association General Secretary, Rishi Ram has stepped down from his position yesterday. In just 24 hours after Ram told Fijivillage that females should dress up in a presentable manner and not wear short skirts

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No race based electoral system-AG

The government stressed that the next elections will not be held under the race based electoral system in the 1997 constitution and this is non-negotiable. Attorney General and Minister for Elections, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyu

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SDL’s meeting permit approved

Police have now approved the permit application made by the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua Party to conduct a meeting after thorough consideration. Yesterday Police had rejected the SDL Party’s application to hav

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Avoid harassment by not wearing short skirts – Rishi Ram

The General Secretary of the Fiji Taxi Association has today come out and said that females in the country who catch taxis should dress up in a presentable manner to avoid harassment or abuse by some taxi drivers. Wh

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Politicians like Qarase and Chaudhry not needed - PM

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said politicians like Laisenia Qarase and Mahendra Chaudhry are not needed at this stage. Fijivillage has questioned the Prime Minister about comments made by SDL leader Qaras

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GCC formally de-established

The Great Council of Chiefs or the Boselevu Vakaturaga has been formally de-established by President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has made this announcement a few minutes ago after

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Yacht fire claims two lives

Tragic news from Savusavu as two people have died after a yacht fire on Monday night.                       &

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Qarase confident of winning the next election

As the government gets ready to embark on the preparation of a new constitution, former Prime Minister and SDL Leader, Laisenia Qarase said his party will win in the next elections. Qarase has welcomed the government&#3

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Registration process for political parties to be modernised

The registration process of political parties in Fiji is expected to be modernised as the country prepares for a new constitution and electoral system. Attorney General and Minister for Elections Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum sai

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Govt to talk to Australian and NZ High Commissions

With voter registration for the 2014 elections expected to begin next month, the government is expected to speak to the Australian and NZ High Commissions on their offer to fully fund the electronic voter registration pr

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Vanuatu ready to assist Fiji

The Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been told that Fiji can rely on Vanuatu for assistance in any way. Commodore Bainimarama met the President of Vanuatu Iolu Johnson Abbil Kaniapnin yesterday morning at the Stat

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FPSA General Secretary denies allegations by AG

Fiji Public Service Association General Secretary, Rajeshwar Singh has today denied allegations against him that he was only trying to look good for his iTaukei members when he was fighting the court case in relation to

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8yr old latest drowning victim

An 8 year old girl is the latest drowning victim. Police confirmed the 8 year old girl of Vatukoula disappeared while swimming yesterday with her parents and brother. Her body was later recovered. The incident occurre

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