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Illegal doctor remanded in custody

The Nadi Magistrates Court today remanded a 59 year old man of Nalovo, Nadi, in custody who was allegedly operating a medical clinic illegally. Tahir Hussein Shah, who has been charged with three counts of practicing as

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Police follow leads over alleged murder

Police are following some leads in relation to the alleged murder of 58 year old woman of Toorak whose burnt body was found in a cassava patch in Brewester Street in Toorak on Friday morning. Raiwaqa police who are carr

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Civil Servant appears in court

A civil servant appeared in Court this morning and pleaded guilty to two counts of larceny by servant. The Court heard that between January 2003 to March 2008, Lydia Hing took an IBM Laptop valued at $1,500 while being

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Millions of dollars worth of chickens imported

Despite previous attempts by stakeholders to get Fiji to become self sufficient in poultry production, Fiji still imports millions of dollars worth of chicken every year. And now efforts are being undertaken between Cre

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Elderly couple homeless after fire

An elderly couple is now without their possessions and a roof over their heads, as their two bedroom corrugated iron house in the Muslim League settlement in Nabua was completed destroyed by a fire half an hour ago. Ou

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Further leaks detected

Further leaks detected along the main water pipe line from the Nagado treatment plant to Vaturu dam, has seen the rationing of water to residents in Lautoka and Nadi and extended for another day. Water Department Spokes

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Increase in drug paddlers a concern

Relevant authorities are now working on ways to seize the assets of those people who are behind drug paddling in Fiji. It has been established earlier that marijuana dealings in Fiji is generating millions of dollars wi

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Stay focused students, teachers told

Students and teachers are being asked to stay focused as just one week remains before secondary school external exams starts. Minister Filipe Bole said students should ask teachers to repeat, explain or to simplify comp

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ECREA, squatters work on housing model

Close to 10,000 people living in squatter settlements along the Navua, Lami, Suva and Nausori corridor are working with the Ecumenical Centre for Research Education and Advocacy on a housing model. The head of ECREA&#39

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Lolohea won’t be allowed to leave

Meridian Service recruiting agent, Timoci Lolohea will now be prevented from leaving the country with authorities keeping a close watch on him. Director Immigration Nemani Vuniwaqa said they will ensure he does not leav

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4 questioned, released over alleged murder

The four people who were taken in for questioning in relation to the alleged murder of a 58 year old woman of Toorak, Suva on Friday morning have been released. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the

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Water to be restored by this morning

Residents in the upper Lami, Delainavesi and Veisari areas had to spend another Sunday without water supply after a mechanical problem at the Savura pumping station. Water Department spokesperson Maika Nagalu said water

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Lolohea was not on travel watchlist before

Lolohea was not on travel watchlist before Meridian Service recruiting agent Timoci Lolohea was not on the immigration travel watch list in the past which enabled him to enter the country undetected. Lolohea, who is a

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2 more in custody over alleged murder

Two more people have been taken into Police custody in relation to the alleged murder of 58 year woman of Toorak, Suva on Friday morning. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms the two were t

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Hotels see more local occupants

The trends are changing, as more and more locals are now opting to visit exotic locations around Fiji rather than travelling abroad for holidays. Most Hotels and resorts around the country are seeing an increase in the

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Men allegedly damages water pipes

People are being urged to respect the individuals they live with in their community and help each other to prosper. This call comes from Labasa Police after a group of men from Vunivutu, Wainikoro allegedly damaged the

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Another Sunday without water

Residents in the upper Lami, Delainavesi and Veisari areas had to spend another Sunday without water supply after a mechanical problem at the Savura pumping station. And there is problem is not over yet as according to

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Another milestone for Methodist Church

Another milestone for the Methodist Church of Fiji today as it opened another Church for its Indian Circuit called the Reverend Ramsey Deoki Memorial Church in Nasinu. Divisional Superintendent for the Indian Division,

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Water disruptions in Lami area

Residents in the upper Lami, Delainavesi and Veisari areas are being asked to please fill up water now as disruptions in supply will be felt throughout the day. Water Department spokesperson, Maika Nagalu said this is d

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No problems during first days of Free Bus Fare Program

The Fiji Bus Operators Association said they have not experienced any problems during the first days of the Free Bus Fare Program. President Zane Dean said while a number of matters have been raised in the media since t

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