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Let Fiji decide its own destiny

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare said Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is a leader of his people and should be allowed to determine the future of his nation without interference.

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Fiji honoured to have Pacific leaders

Your presence is a positive indication that you do care! Addressing the delegates of the Engaging with the Pacific meeting last night in Natadola, the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau said Fiji is indeed honoured to have

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Only Military can bring about changes-PM

Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said only the military can bring about the changes and reforms which are necessary for Fiji. Speaking to Radio Australia, Commodore Bainimarama said the overseas m

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Police constable struck with a knife

A police constable is in critical condition at the CWM hospital after he was struck with a knife inside the Grantham Road Police post last night. Samabula Police confirmed that the police officer was interviewing a wom

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All submissions handed in for village by-laws

All submissions on the draft village by-laws have been handed in by the 14 provincial councils in the country. Ministry of I-Taukei Affairs official, Pita Namotu said are expected to discuss and go through all the subm

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2 Men arrested for allegedly assaulting Pastor

Nausori police have arrested two men from Vunidawa for allegedly assaulting a church pastor yesterday afternoon. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Aca White has confirmed that the alleged incident took place after a d

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11 families asked to vacant land

Around 11 families living in Laqere Stage 10 in Nasinu have been given two months to vacate the land on which they are currently squatting on by the Suva High court. Master of High Court Anare Tuilevuka while handing do

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Womens volleyball team has high hopes

The Fiji men's beach volleyball team has set the benchmark and now it is up to you to beat it. These are the words of Director Immigration, Major Nemani Vuniwaqa while handing over new training equipment to the Fiji

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Saint Thomas has only one thing on their minds

The students of Saint Thomas High School have only one theme on their minds when they head down to the Tadra Kahani with TFL and FM96, to show the public how the termites are affecting their lives. Liaison Teacher, Aka

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Fiji to become energy independent-Bio Fuel International

Only a year since setting up operations in Fiji, Bio Fuel International has taken a very bold step by guaranteeing the people of Fiji that Fiji will become completely energy independent by 2020. Bio Fuels International

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Pacific Island Leaders to hold a Talanoa Session

Leaders of the Pacific Island states attending the Engaging with the Pacific meeting at Natadola will hold a Talanoa session in the next hour. The discussions are expected to revolve around the bilateral relationship b

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Pacific Island Leaders impressed with Fiji govt vision

Leaders of the Pacific Island states attending the Engaging with the Pacific meeting at Natadola have been impressed with the Fiji government's vision through the Peoples Charter for Change. Deputy Secretary for the

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We are a savings scheme, not a bank-FNPF

The Fiji National Provident has reiterated that they are not a bank but a savings scheme for retirement and have thus introduced measures to meet their members social obligations and also ensure that people are financia

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Major Crimes Unit investigates FIRCA staff

The Major Crimes Unit is now investigating a number of staff from the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority for an alleged tax return scam. Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that several FIR

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Police conducts rural safety check on public transport

Police are conducting rural safety check on public transport to minimize road accidents. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said recently they have noticed that lot accidents are occurring in the rural areas. He added

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Grammarians arrive for Golden Jubilee celebrations

Grammarians from around Fiji and the world have started to arrive for 50th Golden Jubilee Celebrations which is set to kick off with a march through the streets of Suva tomorrow morning. On 9 February 1960, the Boys and

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Tadra Kahani defending champs aims for another win

Tadra Kahani with TFL and FM 96, Junior Division Defending champions Pacific Harbour Multi cultural school is aiming for another win this year with less than a month remaining for the event. Liaison Teacher Lutua Domon

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Pacific Island Leaders support Fiji

The Pacific Islands Leaders have unanimously supported the Fiji governments Strategic Framework for Change and Fiji's roadmap to Democracy at the Engaging with the Pacific meeting in Natadola. The Deputy Secretary

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We have simply done nothing and that’s bad-Alexander Downer

One of the strongest critics of Fiji, former Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said Australia has been pretty absent from the field on the Fiji issue for the last couple of years. Downer has told The Austral

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Break away from the shackles of the past

Some matters and challenges cannot be resolved simply by relying on the traditional spheres of influence which we belong to or have belonged to, many a time dictated by our colonial past and by certain metropolitan power

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