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Farmers return to continue farming in the North

More cane farmers are returning to the Northern division, to continue farming. This was revealed today by the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, in his official address while opening the Macuata Provincial Council Meeting

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Earthquake recorded this morning

The Mineral Resources Department said an earthquake was recorded just after 8 o'clock this morning. Senior Seismologist Lasarusa Vuetibau confirmed this to Fijivillage News, adding that the earthquake measuring 4.8

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NFA still finalizing Ambulance services

The National Fire Authority said they are still in the process of finalising the details of the final handing over of the outsourcing of the Emergency Ambulance Services. Manager Corporate Affairs Mileta Ting said at th

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Good news for farmers, exporters

Good News for local farmers and exporters as importers see the potential in Fiji products. Very soon Australian importers are expected to buy more products from Fiji. As early as the first quarter of next year the fir

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Man charged with murder expected to appear in court

A 24yr old man is expected to appear in court today after being charged with the murder of the 5yr old girl whose body was found floating in Beqa waters last month. This is the first of the three Southern Division murde

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No water in greater Nausori areas

All those living in Valelevu, Naveiwakau, Newtown, Tacirua East and Upper Caubati will have no water today. Water Supply Department Media Liaison Officer Maika Nagalu said this is due to the FEA carrying out upgrading

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More than 100 Fijian students studying in India-Jha

The Indian High Commissioner to Fiji said that Fiji is the only country in the South Pacific to receive the highest number of scholarships from the Indian Government per year. Professor Prabhakar Jha said that more than

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Organisations willing to fund own tsunami warning system

The DISMAC Office has welcomed the initiative taken by organisations in setting up their own tsunami warning system. Acting Director Pajiliai Dobui said while they are awaiting funding for government's early warning

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President briefed by Labasa Mill Manager

The President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, who is on an official tour to the Northern Division was briefed by the Labasa Mill Manager and the Commissioner Northern on strategies being put in place to boost sugar cane productio

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Preparations underway Miss South Pacific Pageant

We are aiming for the entire site to be ready for action by this Saturday. These are the words of the Hibiscus Event Group's Dhansukh Lal Bhikha who adds they have a planned rehearsal for lighting and sound equipme

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Can there be friendship through culture

Can there be friendship through culture at individual and community level? This question was raised by Fiji National University Interim Vice Chancellor, Dr Ganesh Chand, who was the Chief Guest to mark International Stu

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Man charged over 5yr old’s death

After weeks of extensive investigations and questioning, Police have finally charged a 24 year old man in relation to the death of a five year old girl in Beqa. Deputy Director Police Operations SP Erami Raibe told Fiji

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Only 16% live over 50 years in Fiji

Data collected by the Ministry of Health reveals that only sixteen percent of people in Fiji live over 50 years. National Advisor on Non-Communicable Disease Control, Doctor Isimeli Tukana revealed this in a workshop wh

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Battered spouses, children entitled to best protection

Battered spouses and their children are entitled to the best protection available under the new Domestic Violence Decree. Under the new law, a court that makes, or intends to make, a domestic violence restraining order,

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Water disruptions expected in Navua

People living in Navua and surrounding areas are being advised to store water as you will be facing water disruptions. Water Supply Department Media Liason Officer Maika Nagalu says this is due to one of the pumps exper

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Women supposed to be loved, protected

Women are supposed to be loved and protected by their husbands and not to be used as punching bags or rugby balls. That is the comment from Assemblies of God's Church Minister, heading the Counselling Department Rev

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Brown takes stand as state witness

Immigration Acting Manager Compliance and Investigations, Edward Brown took the stand this afternoon as a state witness in the trial of four people charged with people smuggling. Brown told the court that the illegal im

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Illegal immigrant case continues

Three witnesses took the stand this morning as the illegal immigrant case continued in Suva Magistrate Court. The first witness Pruthvi Raj originally from India and now residing at Wainibuku 9 miles informed the Court

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Planned water shut down in greater Nasinu areas

People living in the greater Nasinu area will be without water supply tomorrow and are being advised to store as much water as possible. Water Supply Department Media Liaison Officer Maika Nagalu said this is due to the

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New oil company to start operations in Fiji

A new oil company is expected to start its operations in Fiji in the next few months as a company from Tahiti has purchased BP South West Pacific. BP South West Pacific Limited General Manager, Matt Elliot said the sale

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