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2 to appear in court for over 12kg cocaine seizure

A 48-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman have been charged in relation to the seizure of more than 12 kilograms of cocaine last week and will appear in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today. Assistant Commissioner o

Mosese Raqio 1 min read
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Driver trapped in truck as NFA attempts rescue

Officials from the National Fire Authority are currently trying to rescue a driver after the vehicle he was driving has gone down a cliff at Waisali along Transinsular Road in Savusavu. Police say the driver lost

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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FLP supports call for urgent audit of 2022 election results

The Fiji Labour Party has shown their support to the call made by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Barbara Malimali, for the government to decide urgently on an independent audit of the 2022 general election

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Fijian British Army sergeant denies committing bigamy

A Fijian British Army sergeant accused of bigamy after he married a second woman in Kenya when he had not yet divorced his first wife insisted he 'didn't understand what was happening' because the ceremony was conducted

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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New Vunisea Market opens in Kadavu

It was a proud moment for the market vendors at the Vunisea Market in Kadavu as their prayers have been answered after the opening of their new refurbished market. The newly refurbished market was officially opened

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Businessman jailed in PWD scam

A businessman and owner of Professional Stationery Services, Shalendra Kumar has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment after he was found guilty for his involvement in the former Public Works Department (PWD) scam,

Vijay Narayan 1 min read
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Challenging year for tourism sector – Lockington

The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association is aware that 2024 will be a challenging year for them, and they will need to up their game in terms of being more competitive, offering more value for money, making sure that our

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Dr Jemesa Tudravu is the new Permanent Secretary for Health

Former Ministry of Health Chief Medical Advisor, Doctor Jemesa Tudravu is the new Permanent Secretary for Health. The announcement has been made by the Public Service Commission with the agreement of the Prime Mini

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read