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67,333 marijuana plants uprooted last year

The Police Drug Unit uprooted a total of 67,333 Marijuana plants last year. The Unit also confiscated $71,799 cash which was earned through marijuana sales. Officer-In-Charge Drugs ASP Rajeshni Mala said the money was

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W&G remain out of bound

The National Fire Authority Officials are currently meeting with Executives of Williams and Goslings before the green light is given to enter the premises and carry out a damage assessment. Chief Executive Officer Ferna

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3 PSC drivers disqualified from driving

Three Public Service Vehicle drivers were today disqualified from driving for four months who were arrested over the weekend. Ashwin Kumar Singh, Mohammad Imtiyaz and Mohammad Rafiq appeared before Magistrate Kaweendra

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Contracts of 3 Magistrates terminated

The contracts of three Magistrates have been terminated by the President's Office. This has been confirmed by Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. The magistrates who have had their contracts terminated are Ma

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Arrangements made by W&G after fire

The necessary arrangements have been made by Williams and Goslings regarding operations and staff after a fire destroyed their warehouse in Walu Bay this morning. Chief Executive Officer Fernando Lobendahn said the 35

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Police look for robbers

Police are seeking help from members of the public in locating some unknown men who broke into the Ram Jattan and Sons Supermarket in Suva last night. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the

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Man found in pool of blood

Nausori Police are investigating the death of a 26 year old man who was found in a pool of blood in Bau road Nausori at around 6 o'clock this morning. Regional Crime Officer Eastern ASP Arthur White said the body wa

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Requests for back to school assistance pour in

Requests for assistance for back to school are pouring in at the Save the Children Fiji offices in Suva, Lautoka and Labasa. Chief Executive Officer, Chandar Shekhar said they are looking at all the requests and will de

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Hotel operator wants more tourism campaigns

A hotel operator from Kadavu said they are often forgotten and is asking for more recognition of what they can offer as a tourist destination. Matana Beach Resort, also known as Dive Kadavu, Manager Merewalesi Cooksley

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Koya passes away

Former Leader of Opposition, Sidique Koya's wife Amina Koya passed away in Lautoka last night. 79yr old Koya was the President of Fiji Muslim Women's League for 20 years and was actively involved with women'

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Fire engulfs W&G warehouse

Investigations are right now being carried into the cause of a fire started which destroyed the whole Williams and Goslings Warehouse in Walu Bay this morning. The National Fire Authority (NFA) confirmed they have man

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Shortage of root crops

A shortage in the supply of root crops and vegetables from the salad bowl of Fiji to the markets and hotels around the country is expected, as the effects of cyclone Mick is still being felt in the area. Former Labour M

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FWCC to improve work on awareness

Communities are slowly realizing their roles in the prevention of violence against women. These are the sentiments of Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shameema Ali who said this year they will continue to im

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4th Day of fasting for Health staff

As Health Ministry staffs enter their fourth day of Fasting, they are being reminded that they are to adopt a friendly customer service approach this year. Speaking on a talkback show on our sister station Viti FM, Mini

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Monitor children’s whereabouts

Parents please monitor the whereabouts of your children. That is the desperate plea from police after two kids were hit by vehicles in two separate incidents in Central division while they were crossing the road without

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Farmers continue to struggle after TC Mick

The scar left by Tropical Cylone Mick on the Salad bowl of Fiji, the Sigatoka Valley will take time for farmers to once again be able to meet what they used to produce in the past. Former Labour MP Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi sa

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Family homeless after fire

A family of five in Nasoso village Nadi is homeless after fire destroyed their three bedroom concrete house this morning. The home owner and his daughter were at home during the time of the fire. He was alerted when

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Do not leave children alone–Health Ministry

Parents should make sure that their children are never left to their own devices which inturn could lead to disastrous endings. Ministry Spokesperson, Iliesa Tora said this as the Festive season has seen minors enter ni

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Expect fine weather

Expect fine weather over the next few days as the trough of low pressure over the country weakens. That is the word from the Nadi Weather Office after the country experienced rainy weather conditions overnight. Accordi

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Man allegedly assaults youth at picnic spot

A Taveuni man has been arrested by Police for allegedly assaulting a youth in a picnic spot on New Years Day prompting the call for parents not to take the Law into their own hands. According to Regional Police Commande

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