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Police seek advice on sodomy case

Police are seeking legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions office in relation to the incident where a 14 year old student allegedly sodomised a 7 year old boy in Lautoka. Lautoka Police said the boy is a j

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Proposal given to merge departments

The Works Ministry has been given a proposal by the Nadi Weather Office to merge the Hydrology Department and the MET service to better the communications between the two departments. Director Rajendra Prasad said curre

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Former Roko Tui Rewa pleads not guilty

Former Roko Tui Rewa Savenaca Kamikamica today pleaded not guilty to amended charges of fraudulent conversion by FICAC. High Court Judge Justice Daniel Gounder heard that Kamikamica on the 10th of March in 2006, is alle

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Walk to commemorate life of Tae Kami

Two countries in the Pacific will tomorrow take part in a walk at the same time to commemorate the life of 15 year old cancer sufferer Tae Kami and the victims of the MV Princess Ashika sinking last week. Member of the

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Search underway for next Archbishop

It has been confirmed that the search is now officially underway for the next Archbishop of the Catholic Church in Fiji. Certain members of the Catholic Church in Fiji have received letters from the Pope's represent

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Former Commissioner Central appears in Court

Former Commissioner Central Inoke Devo today appeared before High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar and pleaded not guilty to 7 counts of abuse of office and official corruption. The High Court heard that between 1st M

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Youth arrested for alleged indecent assault

Police have arrested and charged a 19 year old man of Nabua for allegedly indecently assaulting two sisters on Wednesday. Nabua Police have confirmed that the alleged incident took place when the two sisters who are sch

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Police look for robbers

Valelevu Police are looking for unknown men who broke into a garment factory in Laucala Beach and stole $32,000 cash and other items. Police have confirmed that the thieves entered the garment factory on Wednesday night

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Nakelo to showcase performance

Defending Junior Division champions Nakelo District School will be presenting the "sevu" of their Tadra Kahani item to their parents as well as the Tui Nakelo tonight. Student representative Mere Taka said one

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Occupancy rate improve in Resort

One of the resorts located outside Rakiraki town has seen improvements in the hotel occupancy rate compared to the past few months. Wananavu Beach Resort General Manager, Ben Plummer said things are looking better with

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Today is last day to get filariasis tablets

There is a need to eradicate filariasis from Fiji and this can be done through people making an effort to take the tablets. These are the words of National Mass Drug Administration Program Coordinator Ravinesh Chetty wh

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It’s time for a review

A review of most of the government appointed boards and statutory bodies is now underway to ensure that they are running cost effectively and working in the best interest of the taxpayers of the country. Reliable source

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PM welcomes Chinese business delegation

A delegation of Chinese businessman and Europe are in the country. A Delegation representative, Mr Lou said they have specialised in varieties of business as members of the group come from different parts of China and s

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Strengthen environmental laws-Students

Close to 35 Head Girls and Head Boys from secondary schools around the country who were part of a day long discussion, have called for Government to relook at their implementation and monitoring policy for environmental

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Family responsibilities on inmates

Responsibility by the family, the church and the Vanua is the key to fully rehabilitating inmates once they have been released from prison. These are the words of Fiji Prisons Correctional Services Commissioner, Brigadi

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Watching Tadra Kahani brought tears to my eyes-Judge

Watching Tadra Kahani performances has brought tears to my eyes. Former Tadra Kahni Judge Catherine Morgan said she has watched students bring to light issues which have been brushed aside or not given much consideratio

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Church ministers, Ro Teimumu plead not guilty

Eight Methodist church ministers and officials and the Marama Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa appeared before Magistrate Eparama Rokoika today, where immunity from prosecution for Ro Teimumu was also discussed. Reveren

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More drug raids expected soon

Police have revealed that they have identified several drug cultivators in the country and raids will also be carried out in Vanua Levu soon. Assistant spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the drug cultivators h

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Ronald Jai pays tribute to Michael

A well-know local singer has paid tribute to the Late King of Pop Michael Jackson by releasing a remake of Jackson's hit song, Thriller. Ronald Jai who has already released a number of songs in both Hindi and Fij

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Police, Church counsel sex offenders

Police in the north together with church ministers are providing counseling to those who have been involved in sexual offences. Divisional Police Commander Northern ASP Isikeli Ligairi said serious steps now need to be

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