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Talks underway for NZ High Comm in Fiji

New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key has revealed that discussions are on-going between Fiji's Foreign Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola and his NZ counterpart Murray McCulley to see the return of a NZ High Commissioner

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Market vendors experience slow sales

With only two days of shopping left to Christmas, market vendors are experiencing very slow sales. Fijivillage spoke to vendors at the Suva Market. Sunio Koto from Waibau said that the price of dalo has risen dramatic

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Charges against Former Post Fiji Executives withdrawn

Charges laid against Former Post Fiji executives Peni Mau and Vinesh Kumar have been withdrawn by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption. The case was set for hearing on Monday afternoon in the Suva Magistra

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Cane farmers expect payment any time soon

Labasa town is expected to get busy by this afternoon as cane farmers expect cane payment any time soon. Our News team today spoke to some shop owners in Labasa town who confirm that business has picked up in the last f

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Old Peoples Home receive new hot water system

Years of having to sometimes endure cold showers, came to an end today as residents of the Samabula Old People's Home received their new hot water system. This was made possible by the Leadership Fiji Class of 2009

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Alleged rapist to appear in court

A 48 year old man of Labasa who is alleged to have raped his de-facto wife twice will appear in the Labasa Magistrates court tomorrow. Labasa Police has confirmed that the man is being interviewed and is expected to be

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Market Vendor found with dried leaves

A 62 year old market vendor of Sigatoka is in police custody after he was found with 26 parcels of dried leaves believed to be marijuana. He was arrested by the Police Drug and Dog Unit with the help of a sniffer dog in

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Fiji Care Insurance assembles loss

Fiji Care Insurance has announced that it will be assembling a loss for the 2009 financial year. Company Secretary Victor Robert said that the unaudited 2009 income for Fiji Care Insurance is below expectations due to t

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Mother gets nothing from children

A 55yr old mother who used to buy presents and treat her children with cakes and the best food for Christmas will get nothing from her children who have left her to fend for herself. Anita Devi who has a husband, three

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Veilomani Boys gives back to kids

The Lord gave his son to us as a gift and in return we should share our love with others as Christmas is a time for sharing. These are the words of Head of Veilomani Boys Centre in Ba, Rev Sarwesh Singh who said this is

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ANZ PAC Operations wins Legend FM Carol Comp

That is the ANZ Pacific Operations staff based in Kalabu, winners of the Legend FM Office Carolling Competition which was drawn this morning. Legend FM Breakfast Showhost Alex Elbourne who drew the winner, said the

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Labasa man arrested for alleged rape

Police have arrested a 48 year old man from Labasa who is alleged to have raped his defacto wife last week on Friday. The man was taken into custody on Monday and is currently being questioned. According to police, the

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Be thankful for your blessings

Try to become a better person this Christmas after the birth of a very important child Jesus, in history and for New Years. This is the message from Methodist Church assistant general secretary Reverend Tevita Nawadra w

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Calls made for fair trading

Do not take advantage of the Christmas shopping rush by abusing the trust of consumers. These are the words of the Fiji Chamber of Commerce president Swani Maharaj just one day away from Christmas as many people will be

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Christmas competition judging today

Christmas is incomplete without a Christmas cake. To encourage women to show their skills and win some cash for Christmas, Legend FM's sister radio station Radio Sargam is running a Christmas cake competition. Ra

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North hotel operators want more flights

Hotel and resort operators in the Northern Division are pleading with the authorities to increase the number of flights to Labasa and Taveuni to help bolster the tourism sector in Vanua Levu. Taveuni's Garden Island

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Outer island surveys yet to be done

Government agencies are yet to carry out on the ground surveys of the damages caused by Tropical Cyclone Mick in a number of outer islands due to transportation difficulties. Acting Director DISMAC Pajiliai Dobui said t

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Think of elderly this Christmas

While many people will be celebrating Christmas with loved ones, there are many unfortunate people who are away from their families. Among them are the residents of the Samabula Old People's home who do not have the

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This is the time for giving and sharing

A Christmas tree for many is a decorative piece filled with tinsel, lights, angels and stars, however there is a Christmas tree of a different kind that would mean a lot for those in need. This Christmas tree at the Cat

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Special goat curry in Christmas

Christmas is also a time for feasting and it is a time when many people look for goats for that special curry. Taking advantage of this is a farmer who has travelled all the way from the interior of Labasa to sell his g

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