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Rugby players join Police Christian Crusade

It will be a different ball game for a group of well known rugby players as they take to preaching on their spiritual experiences in the Ruggers to Jesus Police Christian Crusade tomorrow. Police Spokesperson Ema Mua sa

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Navua residents without water

The decrease in water demand for those people staying in Navua during this cold weather has seen a burst in the main pipe supplying water to major parts of Navua, leaving the residents without water supply. Suva Water d

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Air Fiji’s fate still unknown

The fate of local airline Air Fiji Limited is still unknown. It was earlier confirmed to Fijivillage by the Tuvalu Transport Minister Taukelina Finakaso that a meeting of major shareholders was to be held in China on Sa

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PSC put together final draft

The Public Service Commission is in the process of putting together the final draft of the legislation on the proposed Disciplinary Tribunal. Chairman Josefa Serulagilagi said the Tribunal will address the number of dis

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Awareness for H1N1 virus in schools

The Health Ministry has met with the Education Ministry officials to raise awareness on Influenza H1N1 virus in schools. The Acting Deputy Secretary for Public Health, Doctor Josaia Samuela said schools have been told t

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New Methodist plan conference in August

The New Methodist Christian Fellowship will be holding a conference in August with the aim of building a better Fiji. General Superintendent Senior Pastor Atu Vulaono said their agenda for the conference will focus on y

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Temple broken into

Nadi Police are looking for unidentified people who broke into a temple and damaged religious statues. West Media Officer Wame Buatolu confirmed the incident took place on Sunday night. It is alleged that the statues w

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Qarase’s case adjourned

The abuse of office case against former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase was called for mention in the Suva High Court this morning. Judge Justice Daniel Gounder has adjourned the case till July 1st when a hearing date is

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Union, TFL still negotiating

The Post and Telecom Workers Union is still negotiating with Telecom Fiji Limited on their plans to lay off an estimated 170 employees as part of its restructure program. Union General Secretary Attar Singh said it is t

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Water cuts to continue in Tailevu

Residents in villages in Tailevu especially in Lakena, Vuiduna, Cautata and Vatoa village will continue to face water cuts as the Works ministry is currently cleaning the Raralevu Reservoir. Suva Water department Spokes

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Incentives in place for Labasa economy

There are incentives in place to revive the Labasa economy to its past glory. Those were the sentiments of Labasa Town Council Administrator Vijay Chand who said while crushing has started in the Northern Division ther

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Tenders awarded for road completion

After waiting for more than 11 years, residents travelling along the Kings Road and Lodoni Road will be relieved to know that the Public Works Department (PWD) has awarded a tender to a Malaysian company and a local comp

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Plans underway to remove FIE

With the Education Ministry reviewing the role of exams in the school curriculum, there are revelations that the Fiji Intermediate Exam will be phased out by next year. Education Minister Filipe Bole said there are plan

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Consistency in local supply a concern

While there has been a decrease in import figures for agricultural produce for the first quarter of 2009, the reliance of importing products for the tourism industry will remain the same if there is no consistency in loc

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20% less bookings: Campbell

Over the months of April and May passengers carried and bookings held were up to 20% less than for the same months last year. Those were the words of Air Pacific Managing Director and CEO, John Campbell who said this ha

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Yellow Ribbon not only for inmates

The Yellow Ribbon is not only for serving inmates but also for those that have just been released. Project coordinator Isireli Dausiga said that many people think that the Project is only for those that have been sent t

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Navua retain Fiji FACT

Navua has successfully defended their Vodafone Fiji FACT title after they beat Lautoka 2-1 with a last minute goal from James Naka. The two sides were tied 1-all at halftime but just 9 minutes into the second half, the

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90 certificates issued to lawyers

About 90 practicing certificate have been issued to lawyers after the deadline for them to apply for their practitioner’s license has come to end today. Acting Chief Registrar Ana Rokomoti said her office has been

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Youth charged over alleged knifing

A youth charged with act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm is expected to appear in the Labasa Court tomorrow Deputy Director Police Operations SSP Erami Raibe confirmed that the charges have been laid on the y

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Exercise caution, Police urge parents

Police are now calling on parents and drivers to exercise caution while on the road. This is after 600 drivers were booked over the weekend. The police has expressed concern as there will be heavy traffic as people ha

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