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5 spend Christmas in police custody

A taxi driver is currently admitted at the Suva hospital while two others were treated and sent home after the vehicle they were travelling in was involved in a head on collision. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra con

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Children share Christmas thoughts

As many religious organisations and people have their own interpretation of what Christmas means to them, children have often associated this time to presents and a time to have fun. Fijivillage asked a group of childr

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Man in custody after alleged break-in

A 30 year old man is spending his Christmas in police custody after he was caught red handed hiding after break in into a house last night. Labasa Police confirms that the 30 year old broke into the house of a manager

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Morning breakfast for less fortunate

A Christmas Morning breakfast was hosted by the Hibiscus Charity Champions for the less fortunate so that they are also able to experience the joy and glad tidings of the Christmas together. HCC President and Miss South

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Bridge open to traffic

The Vunidawa Bridge is now open to traffic This has been confirmed by Works Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete however she said they have put up a temporary bailey bridge which can only take trucks weighing up t

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Youths entertain old people

While many youths are spending their Christmas with their loved ones and getting ready for lunch, a group of youths are at this moment entertaining residents of the Old People's Home in Suva. Christina Gavidi the he

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46yr old questioned and released

Nausori Police have questioned and released a suspect who allegedly indecently assaulted his aunt two weeks ago in Lokia Nausori. Nausori Police confirms that the 46 year old suspect was taken into custody last night fo

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Presidents Christmas message

It is time to reflect on the new beginnings our nation has embarked on. That is the message from the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau in his Christmas message to the people of Fiji as he urged the nation to work together

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Organisation receives assistance

The Fiji Water Foundation has come on board to help "The Good Neighbour International" in Suva which focuses on providing grass root assistance wherever it is needed. Foundation Manager Molly Powers said that

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Importance of family during Christmas

There a lot of different messages on Christmas but the main meaning is that it portrays the picture of the importance of family. Methodist Church of Fiji Acting General Secretary, Reverend Tevita Nawadra said the family

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Resident waits for family

An 86 year old resident of Old People's Home has been waiting for the past three years for her family members to take her home. Chand Kuar who was separated with her children twenty years ago after her husband's

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Families busy preparing for Christmas

Families have been busy this morning preparing for their Christmas lunch, some opting to go for the traditional lovo, a family in Raiwaqa has decided to tap into their Tongan roots and sharing the knowledge with the rest

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Nonprofit organization opens doors for less fortunate

They are like Angels in disguise, working in the background to try and bring joy to people who are down on their luck, have nowhere to go and no one to turn to this Christmas season. Nonprofit organisation, the Good Nei

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NGO brings joy to less fortunate

They are like angels in disguise, working in the background to try and bring joy to people who are down on their luck, have nowhere to go and no one to turn to this Christmas season. Non profit organization, the Good Ne

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Golden Age Home residents to get gifts

Christmas is a time for sharing and giving and also not forgetting the unfortunate ones. To add light to the lives of those elderly this Christmas who have been forgotten and left at the Golden Age Home by their very ow

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Xmas shopping for essential items

While the western towns of Tavua and Ba are buzzing with the usual Christmas hype with people doing their last minute shopping, many are just buying essential items as they do not have any extra money to indulge themselv

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Resort experiences good occupancy

Lucky to escape major damages by Tropical Cyclone Mick, Viwa Island Resort in the Yasawas has come to the rescue of some smaller resort operators who have been forced to close down after sustaining damages. Viwa Islands

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12 families in Evac centre for Xmas

Christmas is a time spent with family and friends at home but not for twelve families who will be spending this Christmas at an Evacuation Centre. DISMAC Relief Manager, Anthony Blake told Fijivillage that even though a

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Resort busy with Christmas buzz

Despite facing challenges earlier this year, Koro Sun Resort and Spa in Savusavu is busy this time of the year. Assistant Manager Ravneet Prabhu said they were closed for business for seven months after a fire incident

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Last minute rush for Christmas shopping

Tis the season to be jolly and merry. That is the feeling and excitement on the streets as people are looking forward to having an enjoyable Christmas tomorrow. Many people have told Fijivillage that Christmas is a tim

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