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Labasa Police investigate case of impersonation

Labasa Police are investigating a case of impersonation where a group of men allegedly acted as soldiers and forced a farmer to sign on a blank paper to transfer his piece of land last week. The owner of the land who wi

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Cicia declared Crime free Island

As the Fiji Police Force tries to achieve a crime free nation in the next few years, the island of Cicia became the first Island in Lau Group to be declared Crime free last week. A team of officers from the Juvenile Bur

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Deuba relishes opportunity to take part in Tadra Kahani

The opportunity to take part in the annual dream story stage show this year is a privilege and all the participants from the 24 schools must embrace this forum. That is the comment from the FM96 Tadra Kahani with TFL an

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President opens new law school

"To start a Law School and a Medical School just three years after the establishment of the University of Fiji, is short of a miracle." These are words echoed by the President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, as he off

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Father sentenced to life

A 46 year old man of Vatuwaqa who killed his 8 year old son last year was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Suva High Court this morning. Mahendra Sharma committed the offence on 13th July last year when he took his

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China based company to start cement operations

China based Tengy Group of Companies has confirmed to Fiji's Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama that they are ready to start cement manufacturing operations in Fiji immediately. Speaking to Fijivillage fro

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Stress major cause of increased medical claims

Diet problems and stress in the family is resulting in increased medical claims from clients according to a study carried out by Fijicare Insurance Limited. Fijicare Managing Director Peter McPherson told Fijivillage th

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Over 15,000 students sit for final FEYE papers

Today marks the end of a twenty four year old tradition as over 15,000 students sit the final papers in the Fiji Eighth Year Examination. The Fiji Eighth Year Examination started in 1986 and was used as a benchmark for

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National Fire Authority praises family for quick thinking

The National Fire Authority has applauded the effort of a family in Cabe place, Cunningham stage 3 whose house caught fire early this morning. According to NFA, the family first informed them about the fire and later ex

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Housing Authority opens new office in Labasa

The Housing Authority will open its newly relocated office in Labasa in support of Government's "Look North Policy" tomorrow morning. Board Chairman Lieutenant Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said as part of the

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Govt departments urged to remain focused

The Chairman of the Peoples Charter Advisory Council has raised serious concerns that some government ministries and departments are acting like politicians and looking after their own agenda and interest and not focusin

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25yr old father sentenced to 3 years

A 25 year old father of two was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment by the Suva High Court this morning after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Vamarasi Motofaga of Rotuma admitted assaulting a 25 year old fellow village

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Mental illness should not be neglected-Lomary secondary

People who suffer from mental illness should not be neglected or branded differently from the others. Defending Senior Division Champions of the FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage, Lomary Secondary school will

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New TFL CEO faces new challenges

One of the major challenges facing the newly appointed TFL CEO is to increase the revenue for the company which is constantly competing with mobile technology and the geographical challenges in providing services. Rohan

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Fiji Pine to begin harvesting soon

In line with the Government's plan to provide current and new home owners affordable options, Fiji Pine Ltd is hoping to do just that when the harvesting of the plantations starts within the next couple of weeks. Fi

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Lawyers sum up murder trial

Closing submissions were presented by both counsels as the trial against the 21 year old former Tertiary student charged with the alleged murder of her new born baby came to an end yesterday afternoon. Defence Counsel

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Major breakthrough for Fiji

A major breakthrough for Fiji in China as the Mayor of Yiwu City where one of the world's largest shopping malls in located, has offered Fiji a shop space at the mall. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has

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TFL happy to be part of the event

Telecom Fiji Limited has been the major sponsor and partner for the FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage for the last four years said it continues to do so because it gives students a chance to be heard. TFL&#39

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Fiji leads the world in celebrations

Today marks the UN International Year of the Youth with the theme "Dialogue and Mutual Understanding: Our Year Our Voice" with Fiji is leading the world in the celebrations. Youth Coalition Fiji, a partnership

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