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Soldiers urged to fly Fiji flag high

The Prime Minister and Army Commander, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has called on the members of the security forces to take action if they find out information about bus drivers overcharging school children. Commodore

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Lack of trained medical professionals

There is not only a lack in doctors but an overall lack of trained medical professionals around the country. Dean of the Fiji School of Medicine, Dr Ian Rouse said that one of the plans is to open up a campus in Labasa

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Farmers, cane cutters taken to military camp

The military has today confirmed that some farmers and cane cutters from the Western division were taken to the military camp in the West a few days ago.            

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140 new born babies die every year

140 babies in Fiji die on average within 7 days of their birth with five to eight mothers dying per annum as a result of birth complications and insufficient post-natal care. Health Minister, Doctor Neil Sharma stressin

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Majority landowners choose Fa over NLTB

Majority of Monasavu landowners want Fa and Company to continue distributing their $52.8 million compensation instead of Native Land Trust Board (NLTB). Isireli Fa said according to the judgment handed down by Justice J

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FSC records $40.1M loss

The Fiji Sugar Corporation has recorded an operating loss of 40.1 million dollars before income tax for the year ended 31st May 2009. In the 2009 FSC Annual Report, it is stated that the loss for the year after income t

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Govt vehicle smash into electric post

A number of people, who were at Waimanu Road just near the Ocean View Hotel in Suva, are counting their lucky stars today. The scene in this area just minutes before 1pm was a government four wheel drive vehicle smashin

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UN yet to clear the air on Peacekeeping Missions

The United Nations is yet to issue a statement to clear the air on whether Fiji is not allowed to participate in any new peacekeeping missions. Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama had highlighted in his address

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Every effort made to generate revenue

The management of Fiji's international carrier, Air Pacific said it made every effort to generate improved revenue and remove costs as the airline company announced huge losses late yesterday for 2008 and 2009, and g

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Air Pacific records major loss

Fiji's international carrier, Air Pacific has recorded a major loss for 2008 and 2009, and it is expected to worsen as greater losses are expected for the current financial year. Chairman Nalin Patel has announced l

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Lolohea to be taken in for questioning

As investigations continue in relation to Meridian Services recruiting agent, Timoci Lolohea, police have now revealed that they will take Lolohea in for questioning soon. As highlighted by Fijivillage last week, Polic

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ECREA, squatters work on housing model

Close to 10,000 people living in squatter settlements along the Navua, Lami, Suva and Nausori corridor are working with the Ecumenical Centre for Research Education and Advocacy on a housing model. The head of ECREA&#39

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Lolohea was not on travel watchlist before

Meridian Service recruiting agent Timoci Lolohea was not on the immigration travel watch list in the past which enabled him to enter the country undetected. Lolohea, who is at the center of investigations after he alle

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Police receive complaints against Lolohea

Police have started to receive complaints today from people against the recruiting agent for Meridian Services in Fiji, Timoci Lolohea who promised thousands of people jobs in Kuwait a few years ago. Deputy Director Po

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Justice Wati, her son granted NZ visa

Fiji Judge Justice, Angela Wati and her 22 month old son whose visa application was earlier rejected by New Zealand Immigration received good news today. According to reliable sources Fijivillage News has received confi

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Stop overcharging

Parents have been asked to call their bus companies if they suspect the drivers are charging their children more than the actual fare. The call comes after some parents from Samabula complaint that the morning school bu

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Police identify burnt body

Police have managed to identify the body of a woman which was found in a cassava patch in Toorak early this morning. Divisional Crime Officer Southern SP Apisalome Tuiwakaya had confirmed that the deceased is in her 50

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Govt to look at free bus fare concerns

The government committee which is overseeing the free bus fare programme for students travelling in school buses is currently meeting to look at various issues that have arisen since Wednesday. Right now the system is t

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Fijian hero to be honoured with a statue

A Fijian hero of the SAS is to be honoured with a statue, in a stinging rebuke to the racists of the British National Party. According to the UK newspaper, The Sun, a lasting monument to legendary Sergeant Talaiasi Laba

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