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Police investigate youth’s death at church

Police are investigating the death of a 17 year old boy who died at the One World Church in Cunningham over the weekend. Police Spokesperson Ema Mua said the boy was an epileptic patient and they will now interview chur

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Goodbye Ryder

Digicel Fiji Sevens Coach Iliesa Tanivula will not chase the services of Japan based William Ryder for the defense of the Melrose Cup. Ryder was named in the 24-man squad on Saturday but is thought to have pulled out ci

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Bainimarama’s behavior causing a crisis

former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase revealed the behaviour of coup leader and interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is causing a crisis in the region. Qarase made the comments at Marrickville Town Hall before a cr

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RWC 7s squad named

The 24 member squad to defend the Melrose Cup at the World Cup for Dubai next month has been named this evening after the Marist Sevens final. They are in the forwards, Semisi Naevo, Suliasi Ramasima, Apisai Naebo, Apo

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Serevi helps side into final

Former Fiji Sevens coach Waisale Serevi has shown rugby fans at the TFL National Stadium why he is still regarded as the best Sevens player in the world. Serevi scored a try for Lomaiviti in the semifinals against Hydro

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280,000 tonnes needed to fulfill quota

Fiji will have to produce over 280,000 tonnes of sugar to fulfill the quota for the European Union by next year. Fiji Sugar Marketing Chief Executive Viliame Savou is hopeful the quota will be met as Fiji has ample time

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Expired goods a concern: Consumer Council

The Consumer Council of Fiji has received complaints from flood victims in Navakai Nadi, that they have received expired products through donations from a New Zealand Organization following last month's floods. Chie

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Netball players receive NZ visas

The New Zealand Government has given the National Fiji Netball Under 21 the green light to travel to New Zealnd for a series of build-up matches prior to the World Youth Championships in August. Senior Private Secretary

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I am in touch with the people

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he is always in touch with the people in Fiji and always makes it a point to visit different areas every week. When questioned by Radio Australia on how he can ga

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Qarase matter looked at

Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase may not be allowed to leave Fiji when he returns from Australia within the next few days. Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said this matter has to be looked at aft

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It was not a coup

Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has stressed that he did not conduct a military coup in December 2006. In an interview with Radio Australia, Bainimarama said people need to understand what is happenin

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Sack them now

The Interim Prime Minister has spoken to Police Commissioner Esala Teleni to identify the senior Indo-Fijian police officers who have complained to the media about the Police Crusade and sack them now. Commodore Frank B

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Address complaints says Chaudhry

Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry is today calling on the Police Commissioner to seriously look into complaints that some police officers are being forced to attend prayer sessions as part of the Police Christia

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Sack if disloyal says Interim PM

Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has come out and said that the senior Indo-Fijian police officers, who are disloyal and have complained about the Police Christian Crusade to the media, should be sacke

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No action taken against Teleni

There will be no action taken against the Police Commissioner as the Interim Prime Minister believes that Commodore Esala Teleni had taken the right step. Commodore Frank Bainimarama had today come out and said that the

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Bainimarama supports Teleni

The interim Prime Minister has today supported Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni's decision to call in senior Indo-Fijian officers who are going to the media and complaining about the Police Christian Crusad

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Comments made professionally: Teleni

Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni said he spoke to the Indo-Fijian police officers yesterday from a professional point of view. He said he wants to strengthen professionalism in the organization and has every r

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Meeting was a private matter

The Police Commissioner has stressed that his meeting with the senior Indo-Fijian officers of the force yesterday where he made the threat that he will sack them if they are disloyal, was a private matter.   When F

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Ratu Epeli to meet Teleni

Interim Defense Minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau will meet with Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni later today after his meeting with the senior Indo-Fijian officers of the Police Force. Teleni yesterday threatened t

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Teleni comments concerning

Interim Defense Minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau is concerned about the outburst made by Police Commissioner Esala Teleni at the Nasova Barracks recorded on national television last night where he threatened to sack or replac

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