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Hunt underway for alleged hit and run driver

A hunt is underway for a driver who allegedly bumped a pedestrian in Nasinu last night. The 51 year old man was crossing at the Force Training Group Junction in Nasinu around 10pm last night when he was allegedly bumped

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Rewa-Navua, Labasa-Suva to clash in BOG semifinals

The semi-finalists of the Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants soccer tournament were confirmed after the final pool matches. Hosts Rewa will face-off arch-rivals Navua in the first semi-final at 9am while Labasa will clas

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No restrictions on who ILO delegation can meet

There will be no restrictions placed on who the International Labour Organization delegation can meet. ILO is currently meeting with the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed

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Methodist Church told to promote unity in the country

The military is calling on the Methodist Church of Fiji to ensure that it promotes unity in the country and educates its members that everyone is equal. Military spokesperson, Lt Colonel Neumi Leweni has made these com

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Unions will continue to exist in Fiji

Unions exist in Fiji and will continue to exist. Those are the words of the Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum as some trade unions like the Fiji Trades Union Congress continue saying certain new decrees like the Esse

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PM/Govt Officials to meet ILO delegates today

The Fiji government will be meeting with the International Labour Organization officials today. In a press conference late yesterday afternoon, Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum confirmed that the delegation will

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Burst tyre cause of death in Nadi accident

Initial investigations of the fatal accident in Nadi yesterday claiming the life of a 22 year old man has revealed that it was due to a burst tyre. Police say the rear right tyre of the vehicle had burst as the vehicle

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Jaywalking issues to be fixed

For years the issue of jaywalking has been a major problem but now the Police Force and the Land Transport Authority have teamed up to take a professional approach to fix this issue. Jaywalking is when a person crosse

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Investigations begin into fatal road accident

Investigation will start this morning into the fatal road accident which claimed the life of a 22 year old Fiji Times worker yesterday afternoon. The driver is in custody and will be questioned later today. The accide

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Electricity at last after years of wait

More than 4000 people in the Tikina Waimaro and Nawaidina have a reason to smile as they now have access to electricity after waiting for years. This is after Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama commissioned t

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Grand Pacific Hotel building will not be demolished

The Grand Pacific Hotel building will not be demolished. While launching the new design for GPH last night, the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama revealed the building will be refurbished and not demolished du

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Iconic Grand Pacific Hotel to be redeveloped

The redevelopment of the iconic Grand Pacific Hotel will begin in November this year. The project is a joint venture between the owners of the valuable property along the Suva foreshore, the Fiji National Provident Fund

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Methodist Church very much part of Govt decisions

The Methodist Church is very much part of the Government decisions currently being made but the issue of the People's Charter will be decided by the conference delegates. That is the confirmation from Assistant Gene

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Ministry awaits full report on the alleged assault

The Education Ministry is expecting a full report this morning on the alleged assault case in a Tailevu school last Sunday. An 18 year old student was allegedly assaulted and hit by a hose pipe by a group of senior pre

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Nadroga upset Ba in BOG

The Nadroga soccer team created the biggest upset in the first round of Innk Mobile Battle of the Giants after defeating soccer giants Ba, 1-nil this afternoon. Our soccer commentator, Nadeem Mohammed describes the goal

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Prefects warned not to take law into their own hands

Senior prefects in schools should remember that there is no drop policy on assault and they will be taken to task if they take the law into their own hands. This warning is given by Police spokesperson Inspector Atunais

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Last minute try saves Nadroga

The Nadroga 15s rugby team has successfully defended the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy defeating Naitasiri 23-19 at Lawaqa Park this afternoon. Naitasiri was leading 16-9 with just 10 minutes of play remaining but Nad

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Rewa dairy products expected to normalize in 2 weeks

The supply of Rewa Butter and the Rewa Life Blue packet milk is expected to normalize within two weeks. Fiji Dairy Limited Executive Chairperson Amita Singh said the imported Rewa Life Blue which is the normal substitut

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