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Man charged for Howell Rd murder

Police have charged a 29yr old man in relation to the Howell Rd murder of a 34yr old Kindergarten teacher. He has been charged with one count of murder and remains in police custody and is expected to appear in court on

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Eyesight lose in diabetes

It has been revealed that hundreds of people who suffer from Diabetes lose their eyesight and have kidney failure at an early age. This has been confirmed by the Chairman of the Fiji National Diabetes Foundation, Dr Wah

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US govt hosts Disaster Management Exercise

The United States government is hosting a four day Disaster Management Exercise with local stakeholders involved in disaster relief and recovery work in Fiji which will begin next Tuesday. Officials from the National Di

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Religious beliefs main factor for no Cibi

Religious beliefs were the main factor in the decision by the Flying Fijians not to perform the traditional war dance or “cibi” for tomorrow's showdown against Scotland. Flying Fijians Coach designate an

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Suspect in custody for Howell Rd murder

Days after extensive investigation into the Howell Rd murder of a 34yr old Kindergarten teacher, Police now have a suspect in custody who has confessed to the crime. Samabula Police has confirmed the confession and sai

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School receives $50,000 assistance from Ministry

The Lautoka Muslim Primary School has received $50,000 assistance from the Education Ministry, after it was destroyed by fire last week. It has been confirmed that the money will be used to purchase new furniture for th

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No water for 4 days in Nasau

Residents of Nasau, Nadi have been and are still without water since Wednesday afternoon. A frustrated resident, Dewan Chand said they are finding it difficult to cope especially with cooking, washing, bathing while som

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Lands Ministry looks into land re-development projects

The Lands Ministry is now looking into all land re-development projects over the past few years to try and establish if certain land have been reclaimed illegally in Fiji. After revelations earlier this week that a majo

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We must strive to change lifestyle diseases

Lifestyle diseases which includes diabetes and its prevalence in our society today is something we must strive to change. Today is World Diabetes Day marked early this morning by a health walk from the Lighthouse in Nas

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Consumer Council embarks on a nationwide campaign

The Consumer Council of Fiji has revealed that for the bus fire accident in Sigatoka which claimed 12 lives last year, the insurance cover for 60 passengers on a bus is only $40,000, which is a measly sum for the fallen

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Decision on the title to be made next year

The Native Lands Commission Tribunal is expected to decide on the vacant Vunivalu title soon. The holder of the Vunivalu title will also be the Head of the Kubuna confederacy. It has been confirmed that the Tribunal is

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Amputations a concern

More than 300 people in Fiji get their legs amputated each year due to Diabetes. The revelation comes a day ahead of the World Diabetes day which will be celebrated tomorrow. National Advisor on the Non-Communicable Di

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Application for no case to answer

Defence counsels for the four men charged with alleged smuggling of migrants have made an application that there is no case to answer against their clients and they should be acquitted. Defence lawyer Mehboob Raza high

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Alleged murderer refused bail

The bail application for the 24 year old man charged with the alleged murder of a 4 year old girl in Beqa has been refused. Sefanaia Lotudina, appeared this morning before Magistrate Mary Muir. Magistrate Muir stated t

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Father appears in court for alleged rape

A father in his early 40's charged with 6 counts of incest and rape, today appeared before High Court Judge Justice Salesi Temo and pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The Court heard that between January to May

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Tourism Fiji optimistic of increased visitors

Tourism Fiji is optimistic to have increased number of visitors in the country from Australia and New Zealand by the end of this year. Chairman Patrick Wong said the Australian and Kiwi tourist figures are bouncing back

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School children undergo tests

School aged children are undergoing screening conducted by doctors and nurses for early signs of heart defects in Yaqara Ra today. More than 500 children have already undergone the screening process in Ra and so far 30

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Employers delay FNPF contributions

The Fiji National Provident Fund has revealed that they are currently dealing with some employers who have not made the FNPF employer and employee contributions. FNPF's Tanya Tabuavou told Radio Australia that certa

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Judge gives more time

The lawyers of Former NLTB Board Member Keni Dakuidreketi, former General Manager Kalivati Bakani and Official Alanieta Vakatale today raised concern that new charges were brought up against their clients by FICAC. Dis

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