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Aust Teenager heading towards Fiji

Australian Teenager Jessica Watson, whose is bidding to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, is heading towards Fiji. 16 year old Watson, who sparked widespread debate over her attempt to circum-nav

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Police receive complaints against Lolohea

Police have started to receive complaints today from people against the recruiting agent for Meridian Services in Fiji, Timoci Lolohea who promised thousands of people jobs in Kuwait a few years ago. Deputy Director Po

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FRU denied permit to hold meeting

The Fiji Rugby Union Chairman Bill Gavoka was disappointed yesterday, when the FRU meeting was called off because of permit issues. The FRU was told yesterday that it would require a permit to hold the meeting, but afte

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Normal procedures undertaken for visa grant

The New Zealand High Commission said Justice Angela Wati's visa application was issued on Thursday after the normal procedures were undertaken. NZ Deputy High Commissioner, Todd Clever could not elaborate any furth

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Couple interrogated over alleged murder

Police are still interrogating a couple in relation to the alleged murder of 58 year old woman in Brewster street in Toorak early yesterday morning. Deputy Director Police Operations, SP Erami Raibe said they are still

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Bus Operators Association disappointed over ECREA

The Fiji Bus Operators Association has expressed disappointment that an NGO ECREA did not see it fit to consult the Association on why bus fare increase was required but instead embarked on its campaign. Association Pr

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Youths mark International Day for Climate Change Action

This is our home and we have to do all we can to protect it. This is what led a group of youths to mark the International Day for Climate Change Action, in Suva to persuade governments, the private sector and communiti

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Students given certificates

Fifteen students from 15 Secondary schools were given certificates and trophies for being winners of an essay competition with the support from the New Zealand High Commission. Two students who were given the Certificat

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Co-operate in Free Bus Fare Program-Dean

The President of the Fiji Bus Operators Association is calling for co-operation from all parties involved in the running of the Free Bus Fare Program to allow it to run smoothly. While reacting to comments made that som

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Coral Coast Carnival Crown made of coral

In what can be described as unique and going against normal practice, the winner of the Coral Coast Carnival will be crowned with a crown made entirely of coral. Chairman of the Organising Committee Ratu Jolame Lewanava

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Irregular shipping services a national problem

Irregular shipping services are a national problem, and people must be more understanding. These are the words of the Chairman of the Fiji Shipping Corporation Captain Victor Fatiaki who said those living in outer islan

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Fiji Employers Federation to conduct workshop

The Fiji Employers Federation will conduct a one day workshop with its members on the review of the Employment Relations Promulgation 2007. President, Digby Bossley said the employers believe that the review of the ERP

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New Solar Wind Hybrid System commissioned

Good news for the 70 plus students majoring in Engineering, Physics at the Faculty of Science at the University of the South Pacific, as yesterday saw the commissioning of the new Solar Wind Hybrid System, the first in a

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Fiji U12 captain calls for support

Uprising Beach Resort Fiji U-12 captain Filimoni Savou will lead by example today, by maintaining discipline on the field. Savou was given a yellow-card during the FMF Chow Kaji competition in August, and has promised t

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ECREA celebrates 9th birthday

Stemming from the idea of addressing social, religious, economic and political issues, the non government organisation ECREA celebrated its 9th birthday yesterday. Director Chantelle Khan said the issue of poverty is re

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Justice Wati, her son granted NZ visa

Fiji Judge Justice, Angela Wati and her 22 month old son whose visa application was earlier rejected by New Zealand Immigration received good news today. According to reliable sources Fijivillage News has received confi

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Options explored to implement better School Bus Fare Program

The government committee overseeing the Free School Bus Fare Program is now exploring some options and are hoping to implement a better or neater system to ensure the program runs smoothly. Transport Ministry Spokespers

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Woman was strangled

The post mortem of the body of a woman which was found in Toorak this morning has revealed that she was strangled. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Atuniasa Sokomuri confirms two suspects have been taken into cus

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Western residents told to store water

People living in Nadi and Lautoka are being advised to store water now as you will be experiencing water cuts early tomorrow morning. Water Supply Department Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said water supply will be shut down

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When going gets tough, leaders get going-Reddy

When the going gets tough, the leaders get going. These are the words of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Sada Reddy who said that in a quest to be more competitive and to survive, leaders need to think outside

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