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Alleged note counterfeiter caught

A 30 year old is expected to appear in Lautoka Magistrate court this afternoon charged with two counts of presenting counterfeit notes. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed a few minutes ago that t

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New tagline for Vodafone

Vodafone Fiji has a new tagline "Power to you" replacing the current tagline "make the most of now". While unveiling the new taglines, Vodafone Fiji Manager Corporate Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua sai

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Villagers will remain registered to respective clans

The villagers who want to move to another village will be registered under that village but will still remain registered in their respective clan. That is one of the changes that was reiterated by the Indigenous Affairs

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2 in hospital after accident

A passenger and a pedestrian were rushed to the hospital after an accident at Walu Bay this morning. According to eye witnesses the vehicle was on it's way towards Lami when it lost control and crashed through the

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Safer Kadavu for tourists

We want tourists to know that the same security which they get at the Nadi International Airport will also be felt at the Namalata Airport in Kadavu. Station Officer for Kadavu Police Station Viliame Soko said since the

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Parent to be held accountable for negligence

A parent could be held liable for prosecution if investigation revealed that the death of a child was due to negligence. The comment comes after four innocent lives were lost in our county in the past few days, which ac

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Alleged murderers to appear in court

The three men charged with the alleged murder of 28 year old Krishneel Singh will be appearing this hour in the Suva high Court. The three are alleged to have murdered Singh on the 4th of this month at Shalimar street a

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Tikina reps advised to utilize allowances correctly

The Tikina representatives have been advised to utilise their allowances and claims correctly which should be highlighted in their report. Deputy Permanent Secretary Indigenous Affairs, Colonel Apakuki Kurusiga made the

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Journey of confession continues

Today marks 23 years since Fiji's first coup 1987 coup leader and Former Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka's  journey of confessing to those that he had wronged from May 14th, 1987 continues. Late last month,

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Stricter penalties for human trafficking

Stricter penalties have been imposed on those people caught to be involved in human trafficking either within Fiji or outside of Fiji, with severe penalties imposed when children are involved. Director Public Prosecuti

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Infestation won’t affect classes

Students will not be affected if repair works infested schools go beyond the first week of school in the second term.   These were the sentiments of Commissioner Western Joeli Cawaki during a briefing on the termite

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Residents to face water cuts

Residents living in high areas of Batieka, Varavu, Khalsa, Tauvegavega and Navau have been asked to store water now, as supply will be affected from the next hour. Water Authority Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said this is

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Judge Temo contemplates sentence for chinese businessmen

How do you deter Multinational corporations with huge money to throw around from offering bribes as part of their business transactions? This is the question which now hangs over the head of High court Judge Justice

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Residents to expect water cuts

The Water Authority of Fiji has called on residents living along the Kings road to store water now as they may face water disruptions later tonight Water Authority Spokesperson, Maika Nagalu says residents living betwee

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US govt may oppose funding requested by Fiji

The US Government is expected to oppose Fiji's intentions of being granted a $1 billion stand-by loan from the International Monetary Fund based on Fiji's standing on the Annual Trafficking in persons report. T

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Man asked to seek counsel

A 22 year old man charged with one count of murder has been ordered by the Labasa High Court to seek a counsel to represent him. Saula Rokobukai appeared in Labasa High Court this morning and he has been told to seek le

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Quick action by NFA averts disaster

Quick action by the National Fire Authority averted a major disaster at the Labasa Hospital this morning. The NFA confirmed they received a call at around five o'clock this morning and when the fire fighters arrived

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Village by-laws consultation disscussed at council meeting

The consultation process on the by-laws which will soon be legislated in every village within the 14 provinces was highlighted today at the Kadavu Provincial Council meeting. Deputy Permanent Secretary for Indigenous Af

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