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Do not waste water

Residents in Namadi Heights and surrounding areas woke up this morning to no water in their taps. Water Supply Department Spokesperson, Maika Nagalu said that the Savura pumping station developed mechanical problems an

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Hours remain for Fiji Street Party

Today is the last day of 2009 and what better way to spend it, then with family and friends and thousands of others at the biggest New Year Fiji Street party, as only hours remain for the New Year countdown this evening

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Spend time with family-Ali

This New Year's Eve and long weekend try to spend time with family as they are and always will be there for you. These are the sentiments of Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Shameema Ali who said people sh

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Lau to experience first Pacific Sun flight

It will be a sight to remember for the people of Lakeba in Lau as Pacific Sun's first flight to the island in the Lau group commences from this morning. Pacific Sun's first flight touched down at Vanuabalavu air

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Resort in North gets rated as best in South Pacific

The Northern Division received another boost after a small hotel near Labasa was recognised as the most Luxurious Resort in the South Pacific. Nukubati Resort, North West of Labasa, received the award of being the Luxur

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Police maps out strategies

The Fiji Police Force has mapped out a number of strategies to increase public participation in fighting crime. After successful operations over the Christmas period, Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni said thei

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Cibi will always be part of Fiji Rugby-Gavoka

The Cibi will always be part of Fiji Rugby. Fiji Rugby Union Chairman Bill Gavoka has confirmed just moments ago to Fijivillage sports that the FRU Board decided in the last hour that the traditional Fijian war dance,

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Police net $40,000 in drug raid

More than $40,000 cash and dried leaves believed to be marijuana was confiscated in a drug raid conducted at Nadawa in Nasinu this morning. Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunasia Sokomuri confirms that the drug raid was

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4 Asians detained at Nadi Airport

Four Asian Nationals have been detained at the Nadi International Airport by the Border Control Police after they were allegedly found with a large amount of jewellery which they brought from China early this morning. D

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Suspects in custody over Western Union robbery

Police are now following some strong leads and a few suspects have been taken into custody for questioning in relation to the daylight robbery at the Western Union branch at the Post Fiji outlet in Suva yesterday morning

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Minors will not be allowed into nightclubs

We will ensure minors are not allowed into nightclubs. Fijivillage News spoke to some nightclub officials in Suva, who say their security officers are doing the job of ensuring youths below the age of 18 years are not a

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Hidden paradise buzzes with excitement

Beach parties, bonfires and dancing the night away under the moonlight has become a regular feature on the party scene in the Hidden Paradise of Savusavu during New Year Celebrations. And this year, it’s no differ

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Pacific Sun flights to Vanuabalavu packed

Pacific Sun flights to Vanuabalavu have been packed with passengers travelling to the main land to the Lau group and the demand is growing. Pacific Sun's first flight into Lakeba starts tomorrow as well and accordin

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Community Policing Dept receive computers

In efforts to reach out to children and increase awareness on the work of the Fiji police force, a corporate organisation today donated computers to the Community Policing Department. The computers will be set up for us

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Police investigate 2 break-ins in West

Lautoka Police are investigating two break-ins in the Western Division over the weekend. Divisional Crime Officer Western ASP Luke Rawalai said police strike back team officers are working together to arrest the suspect

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Man charged with embezzlement granted bail

A 47 year old employee of a prominent gas company charged with the embezzlement of more than $40,000 was granted bail by the Suva Magistrate court. It is alleged that between 1st January, 2004 to July 2007 Christopher Y

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Family celebrations turn into nightmare

New Year celebrations have turned into a nightmare for a family of seven from Sabeto village in Nadi after a fire destroyed their four bedroom house early this morning. The National Fire Authority confirms that they rec

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Preparations for Fiji Street party begins

Preparations for Fiji’s biggest New Year’s Party have started at Albert Park. And the setting up of the Fijivillage Fiji Street Party tomorrow night will see some changes with more than 20,000 watts of sound

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TFL helps customers

This was a chance for TFL to help the customers rebuild their lives following the devastation of Tropical Cyclone Mick and also enjoy the Festive Season. Public Relations and Human Resource Manager, Vanessa Kilner said

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Youth pleads guilty to robbery

A 19 year youth charged with robbery with violence and resisting arrest appeared in Suva Magistrate Court this afternoon and pleaded guilty to the charges. The court heard that a 21 year old Lawrence Singh was talking t

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