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Police sets up operation in west

The traffic department together with officers from the Western Region Headquarters and Lautoka Police Station began an operation aimed at bringing to a stop the road fatalities in the western division. Director Traffic

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Natabua to celebrate 80th anniversary

The Natabua 80th Anniversary will be an opportunity for ex-scholars to contribute towards the revamping of the school. President of the Old Scholars Association Ledua Vakaloloma said they are expecting close to three hu

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Draunibaka leads Fiji U-20 to victory

Labasa lad, Misaele Draunibaka was the hero for his Under 20 side as his two goals helped beat Suva 2-1 in the National soccer league match yesterday. Suva scored an early goal in the fifth minute of play through strik

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Police investigate discovery of foetus

Navua Police are investigating the discovery of a foetus in Wainividio Navua yesterday afternoon. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed the foetus was discovered by a nine year old student near his

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Heart disease on a rise in military

Eighty six per cent of deaths among soldiers are due to heart Diseases. This is according to RFMF Biochemistry Department Pathology Laboratory Eliki Lesione as he presented on a "overview of mortality trends in act

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Suicide rates alarming

Over three hundred youths in the country committed suicide in the year 2005 -2009 while more than 500 attempted suicide. This is according to Youths Champs Disabilities Rights and Mental Health Officer Rosie Catherine i

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Missing 8 at sea rescued

The eight people missing at the sea since yesterday have been rescued. This has been confirmed by the National Operations Command Centre a few minutes ago. Three people were rescued earlier while five other were rescue

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Phone registration ends in 10 days

The time frame for the extended registration of the landline and mobile phones under the Telephone Services decree ends in ten days time from today. Following a request Vodafone and Digicel last month, Trade and Commun

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Police uproot plants believed to be marijuana

Officers from Drug Unit raided a farm in Tukavesi Vanualevu and uprooted 30 plants from a farm believed to be marijuana. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed the raid was conducted following a tip

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Fathers important part of our lives

Fathers are an important part of our lives. That's the sentiment of member and Stewart of Wesley City Mission Church John Nute in Relation to Father Day Celebration. Nute said to celebrate Fathers day the fathers o

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Methodists celebrate fathers day

"Remember that your Father is the image of God", this is the Methodist Church of Fiji theme for today's Father's Day celebrations. Acting Secretary General Rev Tevita Nawadra said today they will be re

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Hunt on for driver

Police are still looking for the truck driver who is alleged to have been involved in a hit and run accident in Navua yesterday morning that claimed the life of a 42 year old construction worker. Police spokesperson, In

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New aspect to fashion show

The Fiji Fashion Week will be having a new aspect to their show, as an art exhibition will be introduced this year. Fiji Fashion Week Events Administrator Gary Manuel said as they are in the third year in trying to esta

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Water Authority provides assistance with disruptions

The Water Authority of Fiji is now working with respective Commissioners and Ministers to provide assistance to those customers who are experiencing water disruption. The Authority has purchased thirty, five thousand li

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65yr old in custody

Police have arrested and charged a 65-year-old man of Navua with one count of murder and one count of act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Regional Police Commander Southern, SSP Ravi Narayan said the man was

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Lack of finance a hindrance to kidney treatment

The lack of finance in the country is the main cause of deaths of people suffering from kidney problems in Fiji. This is the sentiment of Doctor Joji Malani of the Fiji School of Medicine at the National Health Symposiu

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Decrease in PSC workforce expected

A thirty percent decrease in the workforce in the Public service is expected by next year. That is the revelation from the Head of the Strategic Framework for Change, Filimoni Kau revealing that major changes will take

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Hundreds farewell Tikaram

Hundreds turned out in numbers to pay their respect to former Lami Mayor and well renowned public figure Jerry Tikaram this morning. Tikaram who was the Chief Commissioner of the Fiji Scouts Association for many years

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The Pacific is full of talent

That was the sentiment of the three judges from Radio Australia last night as they announced the winner for the Pacific Break Drive where young artists were asked to send in their recordings. Communications Fiji Limite

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More drought expected

Fiji will face the same drought it is facing in the next 3 to 5 years. The Manager Climate Special Services at the Nadi Weather Office Dr Sushil Sharma said that it is only natural for such weather patterns to affect t

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