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Charges to be laid soon on alleged murderers

Charges are expected to be laid soon against the three people who have been taken into custody in relation to the alleged murder of 40 year old Nadawa resident, Shalesh Prakash. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Art

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Not much change in crime rate-Lodhia

The Fiji Retailers Association believes that while operating hours of shops in Suva city has been reduced, there has not been much change in the crime rate in the capital. According to Association President, Himmat Lodh

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Health Ministry organize research workshop

For the first time ever in Fiji's history, the Health Ministry has organised a two day National Health systems Research Workshop where doctors get to present their research papers with evidence. The Health Minister,

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6 Asian Nationals appears in court

Six Asian nationals appeared before Magistrate Eparama Rokoika today and pleaded guilty to a charge of fighting in a public place. The court heard the six had an argument amongst themselves which resulted in a brawl at

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Decision on new wage rate next week

The Wages Council is hopeful that the new wage rate will come into effect next Wednesday as promised earlier by Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama. Council Chairman Father Kevin Barr said a number of meetings ar

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Alleged murderers to be charged

The three people who have been taken into custody in relation to the alleged murder of 40 year old Nadawa resident, Shalesh Prakash are expected to be charged later today. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Arthur Wh

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Cost of Tamiflu high

Contracting the H1N1 flu, while leaving you physically drained, can also make you financially strained as the cost of Tamiflu, used to tackle the virus is quite high, if bought from pharmacies. Fijivillage News found ou

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World financial crisis major problem

The world financial crisis is a major challenge for young people. Those were the words of Fiji Council of Social Services Director Hassan Khan who said there is a need for young people to change their lifestyle. He add

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No change in stance for FEF

The Fiji Employers Federation (FEF) has not changed its stance in regards to the proposed implementation of the new wage rate for nine industries. CEO Ken Roberts said the wages council should try to understand the curr

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Majority FNPF board members replaced

Majority of the board members of the Fiji National Provident Fund have been replaced. Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama had confirmed that the composition of the board has been changed which now sees a new Cha

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Student in critical condition

A Class one student of Taveuni is in critical condition after he was hit by a twin cab yesterday afternoon. The 6 year old was crossing the road when he was hit by the twin cab driven by a 48 year old woman. He sustain

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Airline takes precautionary measures

Precautionary measures are always carried out on our international airline Air Pacific, which travels to destinations like Australia, New Zealand and others which already have the H1N1 flu. This has been confirmed by CE

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Police await post mortem

Police are now awaiting the post mortem report of the 40 year old Nadawa Crane Operator Salesh Prakash whose body was found on Sawani Serea Road over the weekend. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern ASP Arthur White confir

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Ministry concerned about full mortuaries

The Health Ministry has raised concern on the delay of burying dead bodies which are kept in the mortuary. This was highlighted by the relatives of deceased who have had to look for other morgues to keep their loved on

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NLTB/FDB court case in next few months

The court case between the Native Land Trust Board and the Fiji Development Bank is expected to get underway in the next few months after the NLTB took legal action against the FDB and others in relation to a loan taken

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Namosi Chiefs take $4M loan

There are revelations today that four members of Namosi Provincial Council took a loan of $4 million from a local wholesaling company in 2005 to finance the Namosi House. Provincial Council member and company head Kiniv

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Firefighters manage to avert fire

The National Fire Authority has reiterated their call to store flammable liquids in a proper storage area. The call comes after firefighters managed to avert a major disaster at Churchill Park Stadium this morning. NFA

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H1N1 to affect 1/3 of world’s population

About one third of the world's population will be infected with the H1N1 virus in the coming months. This has been confirmed by WHO Team Leader Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response, Dr Jacob Kool who said

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5 cyclones possible

There is a possibility of having more than 5 cyclones in the country if the El-Nino period prolongs this year. These are the words of the Meteorology Director, Rajendra Prasad who said that El-Nino that starts in August

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Rakiraki court releases 13 men on bail

13 men from Nailuva and Nasavu in Ra charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, damaging property, trespassing and murder were today released on bail by the Rakiraki court. Five villagers from Nasavu are charged

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