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Police question locomotive driver

Ba Police are questioning a locomotive driver who is alleged to have crushed a 42yr old man in Itatoko, Ba yesterday morning. Deputy Divisional Crime Officer Western, ASP Manasa Talala has confirmed that the driver was

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More women needed-Jha

The Indian High Commissioner strongly believes in women power and encourages more women to join the High Commission's Indian Culture Centers. While speaking at the International Students Day organized at the High Co

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SCC looks at RFMF assistance

The Suva City Council is looking at using the Fiji Military Forces to assist them in a huge cleanup campaign next month. Director Health, Nacanieli Kotoiwasawasa reveals that at the moment they are having talks with the

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Bail decision on alleged murderer today

The 24 year old man who is charged with the alleged murder of a 4 year old girl in Beqa was remanded in custody overnight, pending a ruling on his bail application which will be made today. Sefenaia Lotudina of Nawasomu

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Stronger relationship with Aust needed: AG

Fiji needs to cultivate a stronger relationship with Australia to make sure that we have a stronger economy. Those were the sentiments of Attorney General and Public Enterprise Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum at the 10th A

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Current fare distribution system to remain

The current fare distribution system being used under the Free Bus fare Program will remain until the last day of Term Three. Those are the words of Permanent Secretary Prime Minister's Office and Bus fare Committee

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People urged to eat more homegrown foods

Please grow and eat more homegrown foods. This is the advice of National Advisor on Non-Communicable Disease Control Dr Isimeli Tukana who revealed that more than 50 percent of people are now buying and eating things fr

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Body found floating in Lakeba waters

The body of an elderly man was found floating in the Lakeba waters a few hours ago. Police says the man went for a diving trip with friends last night when it is believed that he was swept away by strong currents causin

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Trade continues without any problems

Business and trade between Fiji and Australia and New Zealand continues without any problems despite the situation between Fiji and the two countries. Fiji Chamber of Commerce President Swani Maharaj said they are in co

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Farmers aim to increase produce for Aust market

Farmers in the Western division are aiming to increase their output for the Australian market. This is after Australian importers indicated that they are interested in buying more products from Fiji and as early as the

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Fiji TV group profits plummet

A strong performance by its Papua New Guinea subsidiary Media Niugini Limited cushioned a 75 percent plunge in 2008/2009 profits for the Fiji Television Group led by losses in Fiji Television Limited and Compac. From 2.

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Man taken into custody for alleged murder

Police have taken a 29 year old man into custody in relation to the alleged murder of a 34 year old woman in Howell road last week. Deputy Director Operations, SP Eramai Raibe confirms the man was arrested earlier today

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Beqa murder accused in court

A 24 year old man appeared in the Suva Magistrates court this afternoon charged with the alleged murder of a 4 year old girl in Beqa. Sefenaia Lotudina of Nawasomu village, Beqa is alleged to have committed the offence

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5 homeless after fire destroys hart home

Five people are now homeless after a fire that destroyed a hart home at Koroipita hart Settlement, Naikabula Lautoka early this morning. The National Fire Authority says the family was asleep when the alarm was raised b

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Use your talent-President urges women

The President has encouraged the women of Macuata to utilize the talents in order to upgrade their economical status and get into small businesses. While visiting the Seventh Day Adventist Women's Association "

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CFL announces 4 cents interim dividend

Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of Legend FM, FM96, Viti FM, Navtarang and Radio Sargam has announced the first interim dividend for this year of four cents per share. CFL Managing Director, William Park

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Quit smoking and exercise regularly

Quit smoking and reduce your fat intake if you want to live beyond the age of 50. These are the sentiments of Fiji College of General Practitioners senior member, Doctor Rajesh Maharaj who was commenting on the latest f

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Villager questioned over alleged rape

Tukavesi Police are questioning a 17yr old villager for allegedly raping a class four student this week. Deputy Director Police Operations, SP Erami Raibe has confirmed that the alleged incident took place when the 9yr

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Business council wants change of approach

The Australia Fiji Business Council has called on the Australian government to change its approach towards the Fiji government. Council President Brian Anderson said the council opposes Australia's travel ban policy

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Council urges NZ to enter new discussions

The Fiji New Zealand Business Council is urging New Zealand to enter into new discussions with the Fiji Government to ensure it continues to preserve and foster the trade relations between the two countries. In a statem

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