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Senior Education Ministry official charged

Police have arrested and charged a senior official of the Education Ministry based in Labasa with 14 counts of alleged conversion. Assistant Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that the former Divisio

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Father allegedly kills daughter

A father is in police custody after allegedly killing his 14 month old daughter. Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri told Fijivillage News, that A 32 year old farmer is in Nabouwalu Police Custody after he al

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Taxi Union expected to apply for another increase

The Fiji Taxi Union is expected to apply for another increase in the waiting charges in taxi fare. Acting general secretary Shammi Kapoor said the increase given is 10 cents for every minute however he believes the char

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Many people who are obese are also anemic

The Health Ministry is concerned that many people in the country who are obese are also anemic. The Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma said that it is a very strange combination that obesity and anemic problem comes togethe

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Students put in Final touches for Tadra Kahani

With nine days to go, students are putting together the final touches to preparations before they take to stage to share issues of concern to them at Tadra Kahani. Organisers Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson

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Wreckage of Ferry may never be found

As the death toll from the Princess Ashika tragedy is now upgraded to 93, there are grave concerns that the wreckage of the ferry may never be found. Radio New Zealand reports that the Tonga Police Commander Chris Kelly

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Ba soccer creates history

The 4R Electric Ba soccer team has created history in the INKK Mobile Battle of the Giants after beating the Shop and Save Lautoka soccer team 1-nil. Ba is the first team to win the BOG title for the 4th year in a row.

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3 found with dried leaves

Three people are in Sigatoka Police custody after they were found to be in possession of dried leaves believed to be marijuana. Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunsaia Sokomuri said police conducted a search in a vehicle

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Commerce Commission carries out research

The Commerce Commission carries out its research before making a decision on submissions that they receive. These are the words of Commerce Commission Chairman Dr Mahendra Reddy who was clarifying about their process of

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Fiji Navy rescues 14 people on board

The Fiji Navy has successfully rescued 14 people on board the "Vaipoe No.1 which was reported missing yesterday. In a statement the Navy Maritime Surveillance Centre which was monitoring the case since it was first

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Missing numbers rise in Ferry disaster

The death toll in the Princess Ashika ferry disaster in Tonga is expected to rise further, after the number of people missing has risen to 93. The number of passengers believed to have been on board was has risen from 1

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10 different performances in 1 night

A show where you get to watch ten different performances in one night is what people will get at Tadra Kahani. Organisers Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson says following a successful day one of the Ticket sel

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Help sought for affected farmers

Officials from the Primary Industry have been sent to various banks to inform them of the plight of dairy farmers who have been affected by the Brucellosis outbreak. Media Liaison Officer Jo Uluilakeba said while a budg

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Tonga hold day of mourning for Ferry victims

Hundreds of people in Tonga have packed churches in a national day of mourning as the death toll from the ferry disaster the MV Princess Ashika is now 95. The death toll in the Princess Ashika ferry disaster in Tonga is

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It’s been a priviledge to serve Fiji-Iloilo

It’s a first in the history of the position of the President of Fiji, as Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda was officially farewelled by Government yesterday. Both former President, the late Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau a

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Domestic violence decree welcomed

The Womens Minister has welcomed the Domestic Violence Decree and the changes made to the related laws saying that it was long overdue. Dr Jiko Luveni said previously there were no defined laws for domestic violence and

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Shareholders should collect their cheques-SPSE

Shareholders should find out about their shares and collect their dividend cheques. These are the words of South Pacific Stock Exchange Chief Executive Officer, Jinita Prasad who said that often cheques remain with the

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A man like no other-PM

We all recognize that here indeed stands a man like no other. Those are the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama in his farewell to the outgoing President Ratu Josefa Iloilo, who is currently being accor

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Search on for 14 missing at sea

Police have activated their search and rescue teams to look for 14 people who are missing at sea. Director Police Operations SSP Waisea Tabakau has confirmed that the 14 were onboard the "Vaipoe No.1", a fishi

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Steps taken to stop Momi auction

Steps are now being taken to stop the auction of the multimillion dollar Momi Bay Resort project which is scheduled to go under the hammer on August 25th. An application has been made in the High Court for a stay motio

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