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Christmas is the time to spread the spirit of sharing-PM

Christmas is a time for families and communities in the Nation to come together in a spirit of sharing and caring for one another and those less fortunate in society. These are the words of the Prime Minister, Commodore

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Foreign language food items to be removed

The Ministry of Health has issued a directive to all retailers to remove all food items with labels and instructions written in a foreign language from the shelves immediately. Health Ministry Spokesperson Peni Namotu c

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No increase in bus and taxi fares

The Ministry of Works, Public Utilities and Transport has announced that there will be no increase in bus and taxi fares at this time. The Permanent Secretary Cama Tuiloma confirmed the decision is based on the fact tha

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Villagers celebrate Christmas with feasting

While many people in the city and town areas celebrate Christmas with giving gifts and lighting their Christmas trees, it is a different story for the people in the villages and outer islands. Maria Ita from Ono, Kadavu

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HART children among those to be visited by Santa Claus

This Christmas will be a very special one for the children at the HART homes and at the Nadi Hospital as they will be visited by a Santa Claus all the way from Australia. Frequent visitor to Fiji, Margaret Stone of Bris

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Decision lies with retailers

Decision remains with retailers Minister for Trade and Commerce Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said that despite Saturday being declared as a public holiday, the decision to open doors will be up to the retailers. Sayed-Khaiyum

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Govt declares Saturday 25th Dec as public holiday

Government has declared this Saturday as a public holiday, under the provisions of the Employment Relations Promulgation 2007. The decision to declare Saturday a Public holiday comes after there was a lot of confusion a

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Still confusion over businesses operating on Christmas Day

There is still a lot of confusion on whether businesses will be allowed to open for normal operations on Saturday as there are differing views on the matter. The government has said in a statement this morning that Satu

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Govt stresses Dec 25th not a working day

After concerns raised by various Christian denominations, the Government has this morning stressed that this Saturday, December 25th is not a working day. Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office Lt. Col

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NZ, US were aware of military takeover - Wikileaks

Whistle blower website Wikileaks has revealed startling details of communication between the New Zealand Government and the US in November 2006 which show that both countries were aware that there will be a military take

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Aust officials frustrated with failed policies on Fiji

It is now clear that not all Australian diplomats and officials were happy with their governments hard line approach towards Fiji after its isolation policies failed following the events of December 5th 2006. One such d

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Australian policy to isolate Fiji has failed-WikiLeaks

Australia's hard-line policies are driving Fiji's economy towards collapse while failing in their objective of pressuring Fiji to return to democracy, according to leaked US diplomatic reports by whistle blower w

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Two children latest drowning victims

Two children drowned yesterday in two separate incidences. A picnic trip turned tragedy when a nine year old child of Naitonitoni, Navua drowned while swimming with his family. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunais

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3 in hospital after road crash

Three people are admitted in the Lautoka hospital following two separate road accidents last night. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said initial investigations reveal that both the accidents were caused by speeding.

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Increase in taxi fare from next year

The Fiji Taxi union has confirmed that there will be an increase in taxi fares from 1st January due to the increase in VAT. Union General secretary, Rishi Ram said the VAT increase is mandatory but they are also see

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Bus fare to increase from next year

People will have to fork out more money to pay for bus fares from next month as the Fiji Bus Operators Association has confirmed that due to the increase in VAT there will be an increase in bus fares. VAT will incre

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Stay out of politics or lose permit

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has stressed that if the Methodist Church of Fiji involves politics within its church activities then the permit for the church conference for next year will be cancelled. Com

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PM says Wikileaks proves fears correct on spying issue

Fiji's Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said the Wikileaks revelations that the New Zealand government has been spying on the Fiji government and the military now proves what he has been saying all along.

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Oprah arrives in Nadi now en route to Laucala Island

Talk show Queen and legend, Oprah Winfrey jetted into the exclusive Laucala Island a few minutes ago. Fijivillage has received confirmation that Oprah will spend a few days on the island with her partner, Stedman Graham

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Tom Cruise stays at Wakaya

The celebrities keep coming. After confirmation received by Fijivillage that Oprah Winfrey jets into the country later today, there is confirmation today that top Hollywood actor, Tom Cruise was in Fiji about two weeks

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