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Last prosecution witness takes stand

As the last Prosecution witness took the stand today in the conspiracy trial to murder the Prime Minister and others, questions were raised if tests were conducted to verify that the items confiscated from Ballu Khan=s h

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Policy guidelines introduced for prisoners

The Fiji Prison and Correctional Services has introduced a policy guideline for the rehabilitation of prisoners. Principal Prison Officer Fred Elbourne said the purpose of this new guideline is for officers to follow th

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Youths to use sports as medium to address issues

Youths will use sports as a medium to address major issues such as Health, Education, Citizenship and Social Integration encountered in the different Pacific countries. 12 youths have been selected to represent Fiji at

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I was removed to derail investigation-Ali

The Directing Officer for the investigation into the conspiracy to murder the Prime Minister and others revealed in court today that he was purposely removed from the case to derail investigations. During cross examinat

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$900,000 promised

$900,000 has been promised to the Foundation for the Education of Needy Children over the next 5 years by the private sector. This revelation was made during the launching of the Foundation by the Prime Minister Commodo

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Decrease in abuse of govt vehicles

The Transport Ministry has recorded a decrease in the number of government vehicles that have been abused during working hours. Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainaibete said their vehicle monitoring system has been g

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Road upgrades start in outer islands

The Works and Transport Ministry has started to improve infrastructure in the Outer Islands. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said most outer Islands need infrastructure development and this what they are focusing on n

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FEF, Hoteliers make joint submissions

The Fiji Employers Federation and Fiji Hoteliers Association have made joint submissions on the review of the Company's Act which is now underway. Speaking to Fijivillage FEF and Hoteliers Association President Dixo

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Classes should start at 9:15am

The Education Ministry said classes in schools should start from 9.15 in the morning. Education Minister Filipe Bole said this following the change in school times which comes into effect from today. Bole had last week

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Over 1,000 to get FENC scholarships

More than 1,000 students around the country will start receiving much needed assistance from this morning. National Co-ordinator for Foundation for the Education of Needy Children or FENC (pronounced FANS), Irshad Ali s

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Diplomatic missions set to open

Diplomatic missions in Fiji and New Zealand are set to open next month following talks between the two countries. According to Radio New Zealand, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully confirmed the New Zealand High Co

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Crime Free Unit steps up initiative

The Suva Crime Free unit has taken its crime free initiative to another level through the introduction of a Crime Free Initiative in Hotels and Motels. This proposal will begin with the Crime Free Motel and Hotel pilot

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Good news for Fiji farmers

Some good news for farmers in Fiji as Australia will provide $10 million over the next four years to improve marketing opportunities and boost agribusiness in the Pacific. The Parliamentary Secretary for International D

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PM gives word to cane farmers

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has told sugar cane farmers in Ba during his visit to the West on Friday that he will make sure the sugar industry will remain viable while he is in office. Commodore Bainimar

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Pathologists still carrying out tests

Police Pathologists are still carrying out tests on the human bones that were discovered in Enamanu, Nadi last week. Assistant Police Spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevita said it will take some time for the pathologists

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Ministry to investigate school incident

The Education Ministry will now investigate the incident where a Class one student of a Primary School in Nakasi received serious injuries to one of his eye when a class 6 student threw a stick at him. Education Ministe

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Burst pipe cause of water disruptions

Residents in major parts of Lautoka will continue to face disruptions to their water supply as engineers work to fix a burst main in Navutu. Water Authority of Fiji spokesperson Maika Nagalu said that late last night th

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Never forget the hand that raised you

Never forget the hand that raised you. That is the sentiment of 68 year old Emily Chang from Savusavu, who is setting up a shelter for those parents that have been neglected by their children. Chang said back in her ti

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Fiji selected to host EU office for development

Fiji has been selected to host a European Union office for development in the Pacific Islands. Senior Foreign Ministry officials have confirmed to Fijivillage that the news was relayed to them by Fiji's Permanent Re

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Over 840 Tabua confiscated from pawn shops

The Environment Ministry with the assistance of Police managed to confiscate over 840 whales tooth or Tabua following raids at three pawn shops in Suva last month. Assistant Police spokesperson Sergent Suliano Tevita co

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