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RFMF pallbearers rehearse final handover of casket to Chiefs

The chiefly village of Viseisei in Vuda is clad in black and white, as the body of the late Tui Vuda and former President Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda lies in State in Vunisei. The chiefs from Vuda, led by Taukei Saw

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Govt fully supports activities of chiefly funeral

The President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has given his assurance to the Chiefs of Vuda that the government fully supports the activities of the chiefly funeral for the late Tui Vuda Ratu Josefa Iloilo. Ratu Epeli Nailatikau

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Late Tui Vuda’s body arrives at Viseisei Village

The body of the late Tui Vuda and former President Ratu Josefa Iloilo has arrived at the chiefly village of Viseisei. Our reporter Tokasa Rainima who is at the chiefly village of Viseisei with this report. The bare

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Vanua of Vuda awaits home coming of late Chief

The Vanua of Vuda is now awaiting the home coming of their late Chief, the Tui Vuda and Former President Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda at the Chiefly village of Viseisei. The men of Vuda are currently putting the

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Hundreds bid farewell to the Late Tui Vuda

Suva city came to a standstill in the last hour as hundreds lined the streets to get a glimpse of the chiefly cortege and bid farewell to the late former President and Tui Vuda Ratu Josefa Iloilo. Fijivillage was at

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Final journey for Tui Vuda begins

The late former President and Tui Vuda’s final journey from Suva to his home in Viseisei begins this hour. The cortege led by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces departs Government House at 9am and will go through th

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Queens road will be open to public

The Queens road will be open today as the chiefly hearse makes its way to Viseisei. However, Fiji Police Force has urged people to plan their movement wisely. This comes after a number of queries by the members of the

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People present their reguregu at Viseisei village

People from all walks of life presented their reguregu to the late President and Tui Vuda, Ratu Josefa Iloilo at Viseisei village. Taukei Sawaieke, Ratu Tevita Momoedonu said this morning chiefs from the Yavusa o Naua f

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South Africa beats Fiji to win USA 7s

South Africa have overcome Fiji 24-14 to win the USA Sevens in Las Vegas and take their first Cup title on the World Series since April 2009. The South Africans won a superb opening victory on day two against joint Ser

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Fiji thumps NZ, makes it into cup finals

The Digicel Fiji 7s team has confirmed their place in the finals of the USA 7s after they thumped the Gordon Tietjens side by 26-7. Fiji’s tries came from Jerry Burotu, Joeli Lutumailagi, Mitieli Nacagilevu and Ni

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Fiji through to cup semis

The Digicel Fiji 7s team is through to the semifinal of the USA 7s after beating Samoa 17-12 in the quarter final this afternoon. Fiji scored their first try from Waqabaca Kotobalavu after a cross kick from Nikola Mataw

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Fiji prepares for Samoa

It will be a repeat of last week’s New Zealand 7s quarter final when the Digicel Fiji 7s team meets Samoa in the third cup quarter final in the USA 7s in Las Vegas this afternoon at 5.44pm. Fiji defeated Australia

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Fiji through to cup quarters

The Digicel Fiji 7s team is through to the quarter finals of the USA 7s after beating Scotland 31-14 in their second pool game. Rover Miti Nacagilevu open the scores in the 2nd minute for Fiji to lead 7-0 but Scotland r

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Fiji 7s starts campaign with a win

The Digicel Fiji 7s team started their USA 7s campaign with a 33-0 win against Canada this morning. Fiji scored five tries with two each to captain Emosi Vucago and Joeli Lutumailagi while Miti Nacagilevu also crossed t

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Man charged for obtaining money by deception

Police have charged a man with twenty counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception and he is expected to appear in Court next week. Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaiasa Sokomuri said the accused who is fifty

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PSV code of conduct comes into effect today

Land Transport Authority officers will be out in numbers in all three divisions from today as the Public Service Vehicle Code of Conduct will come into effect. From today, LTA expects all PSV drivers to adhere to the la

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Affirmative Active Programme raises questions in court

Questions were raised in the Suva High Court today whether the Ministry of Finance should have acted and ceased the Affirmative Active Programme since it was not approved by Cabinet. Suva Lawyer, Mehboob Raza who is rep

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Fiji at heart-USA resident

Home away from home and Fiji at heart.    Those are the words of former Nadera resident, Virendra Prasad who is now staying in USA. Prasad is one of the many Fiji fans who will be travelling to Las Ve

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Millions allegedly spent without proper approval

It has been revealed that before the Farming Assistance Scheme was approved by the cabinet in 2001, millions of dollars was already allegedly spent without the proper approval from the Ministry of Finance. As the trial

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Special audit reveals many discrepancies

The special audit carried out by the Auditor General's office into the affairs of the Agriculture Ministry in 2002 revealed that proper tender processes were not followed and quotations were not obtained from three c

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