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Residents to get water back tonight

All those who live in Tovata, high areas of Makoi, Caubati and Cunningham along Valelevu, Newtown, Naveiwakau, Tacirua East will have their water restored this evening as water supply has been cut from 10.30 this morning

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FWCC signs funding agreement

The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre today signed a funding agreement worth 5.3 million Australian dollars, with the Australian Government to help with their work for the next six years. Australian High Commissioner to Fi

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Iloilo expected to be Chief Guest

The Turaga Tui Vuda, Ratu Josefa Iloilo is expected to be the Chief Guest during the Ba Provincial Council Meeting next month in Lautoka.   Ba Provincial Council Chairman, Ratu Meli Saukuru confirms the chiefs and

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Disabled reps to meet in Rarotonga

Representatives of the Fiji Disabled People's Association and Pacific Disability Forum have this morning left the country for the Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Meeting in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Persons with di

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Govt confident of good start

The government is confident that the Free Bus Fare Program for students will start tomorrow as scheduled without any problems. Speaking to Fijivillage, permanent secretary at the Prime Minister's office Lieutenant C

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Judge refused entry into NZ

One of the Fiji High Court judges, Judge Justice Anjala Wati from the Family Court, has been refused entry into New Zealand. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum revealed that Judge Wati had applied for a NZ medical vis

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Man charged for murder

Police have arrested and charged two men in relation to the death of a 32 year old father of two of Nausori on Saturday night. Deputy Director Police Operations SP Erami Raibe said the two have been charged with one cou

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Residents concerned with water cut

Some residents in the suburb of Suva City were without water supply last night. Fijivillage received some calls from areas around Namadi Heights this morning who said there was no water from 10pm yesterday till 5 o'

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Not time to blame - LTA

This is not the time to play the blame game as many people are losing their lives on our roads. Land Transport Authority spokesperson Ratu Eroni Volavola said this as the road death toll stands at 34 compared to 44 for

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High Court Judge refused entry to NZ

One of the Fiji High Court Judges, Judge Justice Anjala Wati from the Family Court has been refused entry into New Zealand. In a press conference held in the last hour, Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum revealed that

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Alleged abduction takes a new twist

The investigation into the alleged abduction and death of 32 year old Sukul Deo has taken a new twist as Police are now questioning two suspects in what they believe is a hit-and-run accident. Divisional Crime Officer E

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Dakuidreketi still FRU CEO

Minister of Sports, Filipe Bole said he will meet with Fiji Rugby Union, President Ro Filipe Tuisawau who is seeking the intervention of the Government after the FRU board did not accept Acting CEO Keni Dakuidreketi resi

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Head Teachers called to register students

The Ministry of Education is now tallying up the number of schools that have registered the students in their schools that travel by bus and are also calling on head teachers to come forward and register these students q

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Ministry works to provide safe drinking water

The Ministry of Health is working together with the Education Ministry and UNICEF to provide safe drinking water to schools based in rural areas. Ministry of Health Spokesperson, Iliesa Tora said this is in the planning

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2 interrogated for alleged Nausori abduction

Nausori Police are questioning two men in relation to the abduction of a 32 year old man whose body was found in Vishnu Deo Road in Nakasi on Saturday. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Arthur White confirmed to Fij

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Slow response to free bus fare programme

The Education Office has recorded a slow response of primary schools registering their students for the Free Bus fare Program, which is set to start this Wednesday. Senior Education Officer Suva, Pita Cavakilagi today r

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Manpower needed in Police Drug Unit

The Police Drug Unit needs more manpower to curb the ever growing problems of drugs in the country. Officer-In-Charge Drugs, ASP Sakeo Ganivatu said at the moment he has officers who are carrying out their work well, ho

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Blue ribbon campaign organised

A Blue Ribbon Campaign has been organised to remember the children who have been victims of abuse, neglect and exploitation.   Save the Children Fiji Chief Executive, Chandra Shekhar said the blue ribbon is the inte

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Narere residents without water

Residents in Narere are without water supply since this morning after their main water pipeline burst. Water Department Spokesperson, Maika Nagalu said that the 6 inch pipe which is close 30 years old gave way and their

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Police await post mortem report of Nausori murder

Police are now awaiting the post mortem report of a 32 year old man who was allegedly abducted from his house in Manoca, Nausori Saturday night and who was later found dead in Vishnu Deo road in Nakasi. Divisional Crime

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