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Lack of activities a concern for town

Lack of activities in Nausori town was one of the issues highlighted at a meeting between Nausori Chamber of Commerce, Nausori Town Council and Business houses on Wednesday night. About 45 business houses came together

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Rights come with responsibilities

When children talk about their rights they should know that those rights come with responsibilities. This is sentiment made by Suva Lawyer Semi Leweniqila while speaking to Youths attending a week long seminar organise

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Personal decision led to resignation - Teleni

Following Commodore Esala Teleni's resignation from the post of Police Commissioner, Fijivillage has received confirmation that this is also the end of his career in the disciplined forces. Permanent Secretary for

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Mother gets suspended sentence for infanticide

A 21 year old woman found guilty of killing her newborn baby was given a suspended sentence by the Suva High Court this morning. High Court Judge Justice Priyantha Fernando while sentencing Maria Tawake stated that she

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14 yr old in custody for alleged rape of 5 yr old

A 14 year old boy is in custody for allegedly raping a 5 year old girl early this week. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Aca White has confirmed that the juvenile has been charged with one count of rape and will appe

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Accounts clerk facing 37 charges by FICAC

A former Accounts Clerk at the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption appeared in the Suva Magistrates court today facing 37 charges brought against her by FICAC. Marica Rokotavaga appeared before Magistrate Jud

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Biggest morning tea officially launched

Having cancer does not mean that you will die as thirty percent of the cancer cases reported in Fiji can be prevented while seventy percent can be cured if detected early. That is the sentiment of the President of the F

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Nausori businesses discuss how to revamp township

About 45 business houses came together in Nausori town yesterday to discuss ways to increase business activities in the town, a town which once held the number 2 position as the best retail outlet town in Fiji. Nausori

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Youth sentenced for manslaughter

The Labasa High Court today sentenced an 18 year youth man to three years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The court heard that on 14th June last year, Ashish Chandra assaulted a Jamalludin with a

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FIRCA gives deadline for TIN registration

The Fiji Islands Revenue Customs Authority has reiterated that taxpayers need to register their Tax identification numbers before 31st December. Chief Executive Officer Jitoko Tikolevu at a press conference said anyone

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973 houses infested by termites

The Bio Security Task force team has surveyed a total of 11,780 homes in the Sugar City and so far has found 973 houses infested by termites. Operation Kadivuka Spokesperson, Rosa Dalituicama work on eradicating termite

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Irregular shipping a major setback for Lau people

The people of Lau have the potential to contribute to the agriculture sector however the problem of irregular shipping service will always be a major obstacle. Close to 40 tikina representatives from Lau attending a wor

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Business Houses discuss ways to increase business activities

About 45 business houses came together in Nausori town yesterday to discuss ways to increase business activities in the town, a town which once held the number two position as the best retail outlet town in Fiji. Nausor

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Yaroi women setup Back to School fund

Working together can achieve a lot more. That is the sentiment of the Yaroi Soqosoqo Vakamarama President, Vakamau Bilovucu as the women in the village in Savusavu were able to fundraise and ensure that the entire villa

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Education Minister urges students to revise during term break

Allocate time for revision! This is the message from Education Minister Filipe Bole to students during this 2 weeks school holiday saying that given the hype of activities that occupy the Term 2 break, students while en

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Police Commissioner resigns

Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni has handed in his resignation. Fijivillage News received the confirmation late last night that Commodore Teleni handed in his resignation late yesterday afternoon. Commodore

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Sir Paul Reeves meets Bainimarama

Commonwealth Special Envoy, Sir Paul Reeves is currently in Fiji to have further meetings and has already met with Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. However there are clear indications that the Commonwealth

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Only Fiji can solve its problems-Jha

As Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Professor Prabhakar Jha prepares to leave office, he has stressed that the international community must allow Fiji to resolve its problems without outside interference. Speaking to Fi

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Commerce Commission in Savusavu to receive complaints

The Commerce Commission team that will be in Savusavu this morning to receive oral submissions from the public about FEA tariff rates, is calling on people to come forward as this is the only chance to have their opinion

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Bua Villagers, farmers plea for help

Help us by ensuring that we are not cheated by our sweat and that we have the infrastructure to assist us in our day-to-day life. That was the plea from the people of the Province of Bua as they met with the Prime Minis

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