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Tailevu Council meeting next Tuesday

The Tailevu Provincial Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday at the Ratu Cakobau House in Nausori and high on the agenda is the appointment of a Chairman. Former Chairman Josefa Seruilagilagi said he's position as

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Manager asks for increase in price

We have asked for an increase in the price of our food items. Those were the words of Foods Pacific Marketing Manager Hoshedar Poonawalla, who said after devaluation and other factors their prices would definitely need

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Union member taken in for questioning

Labasa Police today took a member of the National Farmers Union in for questioning in relation to normal follow ups by Police relating to some Public order and public safety issues. Police Director Operations SSP Waisea

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New housing subdivisions planned

The Housing Authority of Fiji is now embarking on some major plans under which new housing subdivisions will be in built in Wainibuku and Tacirua. Chief Executive Officer Alipate Naiorosui confirmed they have been assur

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Edinburgh drive accident driver in custody

One of the bus drivers who was involved in the tragic bus accident at Edinburgh drive on Wednesday night has been taken into Police custody this afternoon. Police Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra has confirmed the dr

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Plans underway for new housing subdivisions

The Housing Authority of Fiji is now embarking on some major plans under which new housing subdivisions will be in built in Wainibuku and Tacirua. Chief Executive Officer, Alipate Naiorosui confirms they have been assur

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Workshops important-Ali

Workshops are important so that people will know how to deal with situations especially with regards to those who are sexually abused and used. These are the sentiments of Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Sham

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Current loads for Air Pacific low

If traffic levels fell to the extent that services could not be sustained then and only then will there be plans to ground aircraft or terminate staff employment. These are the words of Air Pacific Managing Director and

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Vunidawa people urged to see medical team

The people of Vunidawa have been urged to come and see the medical team coming to Vunidawa on Monday to get their medical problems treated. Health Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora said people will get to have their full

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Vunidawa people urged to see medical team

The people of Vunidawa have been urged to come and see the medical team coming to Vunidawa on Monday to get their medical problems treated. Health Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora said people will get to have their full

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Courts should not be used as political battering rams-CJ

Chief Justice Anthony Gates said the courts should not be used as political battering rams. Following the appointment of four judges by President Ratu Josefa Iloilo yesterday, Chief Justice Gates said it should now be r

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Hairdresser charged with 2 counts of larceny

An 18yr old boy charged with two counts of larceny and office breaking and entering has been remanded in custody till next week. For the first count of larceny, on 26th April Krishneel Nand who is a hair dresser, stole

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Judiciary must continue with its work-CJ

The Chief Justice Anthony Gates and three judges Justice Davendra Pathik, Justice Daniel Gounder and Justice Sosefa Inoke have today returned as judges after being appointed by the President. President Ratu Josefa Iloil

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PM meets with Guyana President

The Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama met with the President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo this week and focused on a wide range of issues. Commodore Bainimarama told Jagdeo about the political development in Fiji

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Former Roko Tui Rewa appears in Court

The former Roko Tui Rewa Savenaca Kamikamica appeared in Nausori Magistrate court after fresh charges were laid against him by the Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption. Kamikamica is charged with two counts of

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Police question bus driver

Police are currently questioning the driver of the City Line buses who was involved in an accident in Edinburgh Drive that claimed a life of a 40 year old on Wednesday night. Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita

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New Magazine launched

Only a mother would know the extent of what she can do to ensure the survival of her family. Those were the words of former High Court Judge Nazhat Shameem at the launch of a new magazine called "Families Fiji&quot

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Foods Pacific to launch product at Showcase

Fast food has taken on a new dimension as Foods Pacific Limited, one of the over 100 booths that will be at the Fiji Showcase 2009 will be launching their new ready to eat chicken pieces. Marketing Manager for the side,

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New judges sworn in

The first set of judges has been appointed by President Ratu Josefa Iloilo this morning. Justice Anthony Gates has been reappointed as Fiji's Chief Justice. Justice Davendra Pathik, Justice Daniel Gounder and Justi

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New GCC Complex blessed

The President of the Methodist Church of Fiji, Reverend Ame Tugawe today officially blessed and prayed for the North Wing of the new Great Council of Chiefs Complex in Nasova. The North Wing building houses the Indigeno

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