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Miss Viti Spinal Injury crowned Charity Queen

Twenty three year old Queen Contestant Miss Viti Spinal Injury Association has been crowned the 2011 Miss Hibiscus Charity Queen this afternoon. Shalene Prakash who works as Asia Development Sales Executive at William a

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2011 Miss Hibiscus to be crowned today

Who will walk away as the 2011 Miss Hibiscus Queen? After weeks of preparation and a nine day hectic schedule, the 15 Queen contestants will today know who will walk away with the crown. The contestants have so far gon

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Anirudh Diwakar passes away

One of the most experienced radio broadcasters in the country, Anirudh Diwakar has passed away. Diwakar who was the Programmes Director of CFL's Hindi speaking station, Radio Sargam, passed away at the Suva Private

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All Methodist church meetings banned-Police

All official Methodist Church meetings in the country have been banned. That is the Government directive relayed to all the Chief Stewards that gathered at Epworth Hall yesterday. Police Director Operations SSP Rusiat

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Police monitor condition of remand prisoner

Police are closely monitoring the condition of a remand prisoner who attempted to hurt himself while appearing before the Suva High Court earlier this week. Spokesperson Theresa Ralogaivau said that Josaia Koroinavosa o

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No word yet on church reconciliation process

It is not clear at this stage on whether the senior executives of the Methodist Church will agree to have a full reconciliation process in relation to the church coup in 1989. Back then, the President Reverend Josatek

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Court of Appeal refuses application by FICAC

The Fiji Court of Appeal has rejected an application by FICAC to strike out factual affidavits of Appeals Court Judge Justice William Marshall and his wife in relation to FICAC's main application for Justice Marshall

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Help or shut up

Those that want to pitch in and help the Police Force combat sexual offences in Fiji must get into the ring and lend a hand, otherwise shut up. Those are the words of Police Commissioner, Brigadier General Ioane Naiv

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No further talks with Methodist Church-Col Tikoitoga

Land Force Commander and senior member of the military council, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said the government will not initiate any further talks with the Methodist Church after the cancellation of the conference yesterda

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Col Tikoitoga speaks about conference cancellation

The military's Land Force Commander and senior member of the Military Council Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said there needs to be a change in the mindset amongst the senior officials of the Methodist Church and at the sa

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Govt cancels Methodist Church conference

The Methodist Church of Fiji conference which was scheduled to start today in Suva has been cancelled. Military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni said he cannot give further details at this stage. It is und

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Police to ensure minors not allowed into nightclubs

Police will start enforcing the law from this week to ensure that nightclub operators do not allow minors into the nightclubs. Spokesperson, Theresa Ralogaivau said during their operation, they have noticed the ongoi

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Govt officials/Military to be part of conference

Military and government officials will be part of the Methodist Church of Fiji conference as observers. Military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni said they want to ensure that the church follows the conditio

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Demand for ID

Motel and apartment operators have been asked to demand for identification from people they suspect to be minors who show up at their property - alone or in the company of adults. This is in an effort to prevent minors

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Focus on the job-Manu

Forget about what people say and focus on the task ahead of you. That is the word from Flying Fijians captain Deacon Manu to the team at the farewell church service today before leaving for the Rugby World Cup next wee

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Families, friends gather to farewell Flying Fijians

Families, dignitaries and friends gathered at the Centenary Church in Suva today to farewell the Flying Fijians team to the rugby world cup in New Zealand. Sports Minister Filipe Bole during his farewell speech said the

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Flying Fijians team for RWC named

Flying Fijians lock, Leone Nakarawa who was in controversy over NZ Immigration issues for the past few months has been included in the 30 member Fiji team that will play in the Rugby World cup in New Zealand. Lets join

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Nakarawa free to enter NZ for RWC

New Zealand's Foreign Minister Murray McCully has confirmed that Flying Fijians lock Leone Nakarawa is now free to enter New Zealand if he is selected in the Flying Fijians team. According to Allblacks.com McCully

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