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Police look for alleged rapist

Police are looking for a man who allegedly raped a girl after promising her that he will arrange a visa for her. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevita said the man met the 18 year old in Suva City and after a c

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Alleged robbers questioned

Eight people who have been arrested in relation to three major robberies are being questioned in relation to some other robberies in the Central Division. Assistant Spokesperson, Sergeant Suliano Tevita has confirmed th

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20 years since Mandela’s release

That was 20 years ago today, when one of the world's key figures Nelson Mandela was released. Celebrations were held earlier today in South Africa to mark 20 years since the release from prison of Nelson Mandela,

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Defence Council alleges collaboration

Defence Counsel in the Conspiracy to Murder trial, Iqbal Khan has alleged that Military personnel who are state witnesses are collaborating their evidence after discussing details of the case outside the court house. La

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Major twist in match fixing investigations

A major twist has now occurred in Fiji soccer with the Prime Minister's Investigation Team investigating the allegation of match fixing in the Ba Lautoka Champion vs Champion soccer match. Fijivillage has received i

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Digicel maps out future plans

This is a time for change for the Telecommunication industry in Fiji. That is the sentiment of newly appointed Digicel Fiji Chief Executive Matt Davey. When asked on whether he viewed his new post as a challenge follow

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Training underway for street kids

The future of the street kids now looks bright with a group coming in to assist these boys. Coordinator of a five week training programme, Ifiremi Buaseru who started the programme with the assistance and guidance of hi

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Digicel launches new call rate

The mobile phone competition is heating up and the ultimate beneficiaries from the competition will definitely be the consumers. Today one of Fiji's mobile phone service providers, Digicel has announced their new ra

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Plot was to be executed during Christmas 2007

A Military Intelligence Officer has told the Suva High Court this morning that the alleged plot to assassinate Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and others was to be executed during the festive season in Decem

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Former Nasinu Mayor a free man

Former Nasinu Mayor Rajeshwar Kumar is today a free man after the High Court ruled in favour of the defense counsel's application of no case to answer in relation to the charge of abuse of office that he was facing.

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FMF says it has paid all its dues

Flour Mills of Fiji Limited has today stressed that it has paid all its dues in relation to the Crown Land Lease that it is holding. FMF Chairman Hari Punja said there may be an internal issue with the Lands Department

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Man charged for obtaining money by false pretence

A 35 year old man charged with two counts of obtaining money by false pretence for allegedly taking more than $100,000 was today remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrate court. It is alleged that Neil Nitya Nand took

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State witness admits he received money

State witness in the Conspiracy to murder trial, RFMF Intelligence Unit's Officer Auta Natuinivalu has admitted while being cross examined in court this morning that he received money after an alleged meeting with tw

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SCC issues warning

The Suva City Council has issued a warning that heavy fines will be imposed on vendors who will continue to sell packed banned cooked food, in the Suva Market as well as other market outlets within the Suva municipality.

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Police apprehends 8 suspects

Police have managed to apprehend eight suspects who were on the run after the alleged robbery at the Narere New World Supermarket and Pravins Kava shop. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Suliano Tevita confirms th

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Savusavu stakeholders works on ways to attract tourists

Stakeholders in the Tourism Industry in Savusavu are working out ways to attract more visitors after some cruise liners stopped their trips to Savusavu. Savusavu Tourism Association President, Greg Taylor said they are

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Villager hopes to start own business

A 29 year old villager of Draubuta Tailevu currently taking part in a five week training programme, hopes to return to his village and start his own business of coffin and boat building. The programme which is an initia

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Local artist rocks stage in NZ

Former Fiji residents in New Zealand danced and sang with Ronald Jai throughout his shows last week. Jai rocked the stage in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton during his two week tour. Jai said all his s

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Was it fixed?

Was the Ba vs Lautoka soccer match fixed? Following days of allegations leveled against the Ba and Lautoka soccer teams in relation to the 7-0 Champion vs Champion match, the Prime Minister's Investigation Team has

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Police launch crackdown on brothels

Police have launched a nationwide crackdown on brothel operators following the implementation of the new anti-prostitution law which came into effect this month. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevita said owner

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