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DVD shop raided, owner in custody

A DVD shop owner is in police custody after a raid was carried out on his store over the weekend. This has been confirmed by Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri who said the owner will appear in court tomorrow morning. Sok

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Over 100 street people profiled

The Suva Crime Free Committee has profiled more than 100 people who are living on the streets of Suva. Committee Secretary Anare Masitabua told Fijivillage that as part of their crime prevention efforts they have now be

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Burst main cause of water cuts

People living along Nasalasala, Nakama, Vunicoicoi, Naduna and Waidamudamu have been urged to store water now if they still have water in their taps. Water Authority Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said a part of the water ma

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Tourism Fiji aims to boost tourism dollar

Fiji’s Tourism Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said some shops are buying goods off shore and then selling them to tourists as a local product. Sayed-Khaiyum said they will soon be unveiling a Buy Fiji made campaign,

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Decomposed body found in Sigatoka River

Sigatoka Police are investigating the death of a man whose partly decomposed body was found floating in the Sigatoka River at around lunch time yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri had confirme

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Monitor your children closely: Police

Police have called on members of the public to closely monitor their children and not to drink and drive if they are thinking of going out for picnic today. Assistant Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said people

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People of Udu not wasting any time

The people of Udu in Totoya, Lau are using every single spare minute to try and get things back to normal before Cyclone Tomas. Josese Salabiau Navesi Primary School head teacher in Udu village said even through the Eas

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Grandmother counts lucky stars

A grandmother is counting her lucky stars after she managed to escape safely from a house fire with her five grandchildren in Samabula this afternoon. Alumita Bose said the family had just sat down to enjoy their Sunday

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Udu villagers grateful to be alive

This Easter we are grateful to be alive and for the things we have. Those were the sentiments of the villagers of Udu in Totoya Lau, who said that Hurricane Tomas brought about a lot of devastation completely destroying

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Confusion over food rations

DISMAC has today confirmed that people are confused with the food rations that government is giving out to those who have been severely affected by Cyclone Tomas. Acting Director DISMAC Pajiliai Dobui said that people h

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11 arrested for drunk driving

A total of 11 drivers were arrested last night for drunk driving. Police Assistant spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said despite numerous warnings, drivers are still breaking the law. He said they continue to c

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Christians mark resurrection Sunday

Christians around the world today celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and everyone should re-look at their lives and try to start to look at things with a positive outlook. Methodist Church Acting

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23 year old latest drown victim

A 23 year old villager of Koro Island is the latest drowning victim. Assistant Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the villager went out spear diving with some of his friends yesterday afternoon. After

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Cost of rehabilitation at $9M

The cost of rehabilitating those who have completely lost their homes due to Hurricane Tomas stands at more than $9 million. DISMAC’s latest situation report revealed that 213 homes have been destroyed in the Nort

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Officers to learn foreign language

The Fiji Police Force believes that Police officers on tourist operation should learn a foreign language to communicate well with tourists. Police currently faces setback in their operation when dealing with non-English

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Resolve family disputes: Police

Police are urging members of the public to resolve their family disputes in an amicable manner. The call comes after a 32 year old woman of Sabeto Nadi allegedly hacked her husband’s hand with a cane knife. Assis

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Unemployed, dropouts urged to register

Unemployed people, school dropouts and disadvantaged young people are being called on to register for the Fiji Council of Social Services national volunteer centre where they will acquire skills to help them in life. P

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Time to reflect says Methodist Church

Today, Easter Saturday, will be a good time for us to reflect on what we have gone through in our daily lives and also with our neighbours. Acting Methodist Church of Fiji General Secretary Reverend Tevita Nawadra said

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Help headed for Southern Lau

Help is on its way to Southern Lau. Le Vendemiaire, the French surveillance frigate based in New Caledonia has arrived into the country to help those affected by Cyclone Tomas in the Lau group and is scheduled to leave

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Be cautious police urges

Police are asking members of the public to wear bright clothes at night that are visible to motorists. The call comes after two people were bumped by cars in Valelevu last night in two separate incidents. Assistant pol

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