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Administration of Crown Leases under scrutiny

Serious concerns have been raised by the Public Accounts Committee on the administration of Crown Leases in the country alleging collusion between the Director of Lands and the lease holders. After scrutinizing the Audi

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Pension for some former ministers stopped

The government pension for some former ministers and parliamentarians have been stopped from last week. Fijivillage has received confirmation from some former cabinet Ministers that their pensions have been stopped and

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SGS downsizes school roll

This is the sound that greets many as the school day begins at Suva Grammar School. School Principal Waisake Ravatu who took up office in the second term last year said this year will be one of change for Suva Gramma

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Old water pipes need to go

The old water pipes and network has to go. The Water Authority of Fiji is fully aware that the old water pipes which have been in Fiji for a very long time are not able to cater for high water pressure. Chairman of the

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Former Naisnu Mayors case deferred

FICAC lawyer Laisa Lagilevu while concluding her submission in the High Court this afternoon stated that the court ought to find a case to answer in relation to Former Nasinu Mayor Rajeshwar Kumar and Town Clerk Jaswant

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Important projects to be regularly monitored

In line with Government's move to cut down on unnecessary wastage of funds, projects of high importance and cost will be regularly monitored. The Deputy Secretary of the Strategic Framework for Change, Filimoni Kau

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More raids expected by Immigration

More raids are expected to be carried out on those staying in the country illegally. Immigration Department Director Major Nemani Vuniwaqa said that following the raids in parts of Suva last Friday and Saturday, they un

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Fijian community in NZ farewells team

The Digicel Fiji 7s team has been treated to a farewell service by the Fijian community in New Zealand after successfully winning the New Zealand International 7s last night. This win was after over a month of training

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Beci takes part in recovery session

The Digicel Fiji 7s management team has revealed that the shoulder injury which saw winger, Waisale Beci sit out the finals of the New Zealand 7s last night is not serious. Team Manager Alifereti Malo confirms Beci was

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Sacrifice pays off for Fiji 7s

Digicel Fiji 7s captain Emosi Vucago was a proud man last night in Wellington after his boys beat Pacific rivals Samoa 19-14 in the Cup finals to clinch the New Zealand 7s title. Vucago said the sacrifice from the boys

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Fiji wins NZI sevens

The Digicel Fiji 7s team is the new 2010 New Zealand 7s team beating Samoa 19-14 in the final last night. Fiji started well with Jiuta Lutumailagi scoring the first try from a Osea Kolinisau break. Fiji led 7-0 before

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Fiji through to semis

The Digicel Fiji 7s team is through to the semifinals of the New Zealand sevens after beating South Africa in the last quarterfinal. Osea Kolinisau opened the scoring in the last minute of the first half. In the sec

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Fiji-S/Africa to clash in NZ 7s quarters

The Digicel Fiji 7's team will start as favourites ahead of defending IRB 7's series champions South Africa in their quarter finals this afternoon. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side is the only team in the tourna

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Fiji through to Cup quarterfinals

The Digicel Fiji 7s team is through to the Cup quarterfinal of the NZ 7s after thumping Australia 38-7 in their last pool match. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side will now meet South Africa in the cup quarterfinal. Ne

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Fiji to deliver best at NZ 7s

Be assured we know the expectation at home and the boys are ready to deliver the results in the New Zealand Sevens which kicks off this hour. Those were the words of Digicel Fiji Sevens Manager Alifereti Malo as the si

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Wellington 7s kicks off today

The wait is now over as the second leg of the IRB World 7s series and the first 7s tournament of 2010, the New Zealand International 7s in Wellington, starts today. All the 16 teams in the tournament have named their

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State witness alleges that Tora was to supply the weapons

More information has been revealed during the cross examination in the conspiracy to murder case in relation to the supply of the weapons and explosives for the planned operation. State witness, Lance Corporal Peniasi K

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Crimes Decree now includes Computer Crimes

For the first time in Fiji, a law has been created to deal with all types of computer offences. The Crimes Decree includes offences dealing with people going into other people's email accounts without authorization,

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Church ministers charged for allegedly breaching PER

15 Methodist Church Ministers have been charged by Police for allegedly breaching the Public Emergency Regulation last year. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms the Ministers were questio

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New section included under treason offence

A new section is included under the Treason and other Offences Against Government Authority part of the Crimes Decree, and it mainly focuses on the court to have regard to which a conduct occurred including whether the p

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