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Police consider security measures

Police are now trying to establish ways in which those who have been attacked recently can be provided security. Spokeswoman Ema Mua said the suggestion by the victims to also put up police tents outside their house is

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FICAC Promulgation Currently Valid

The FICAC promulgation is currently valid. The High Court has today ruled that until and unless the decision in the Laisenia Qarase vs Commodore Frank Bainimarama case is set aside by the Fiji Courts of Appeal, the FICA

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Water supply back in an hour

Water supply is expected to resume in an hour’s time. This is the message from Water Department Central/Eastern spokesperson Maika Nagalu who said right now some of their engineers are trying to redirect water su

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Man questioned over alleged rape

Lautoka police are questioning a 28 year old man for allegedly raping his 16 year old step-daughter. The alleged incident took place over the weekend when the two were alone at home. The man is expected to be charged s

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Gun not a military one

The military has confirmed that the gun which was found in the possession of a 16 year old student at the Champagnat Institute in Vatuwaqa belongs to a security officer who is currently in Iraq. Spokesperson Major Neumi

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Union wants Urai, Anthony resignations

The Transport Workers Union is demanding for Daniel Urai and Felix Anthony to resign from the Fiji National Provident Fund board. General Secretary Kamlesh Kumar said being such strong unionists, the two have forgotten

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Engineers try to redirect water

Water trucks will be sent out once the exact areas affected are confirmed while engineers are trying to redirect water from the Tamavua system to the greater Suva area. This is the message from Works Department Central/

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No water in greater Suva area

Residents in the greater Suva, Raiwaqa, Kinoya, Laucala Beach, Cunningham, Valelevu and Caubati areas currently have no water due to a burst main. This has been confirmed by concerned residents who said they have had no

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No suspects yet

There are no suspects but investigations continue. This is the message from Police spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita who said a team of officers from the Criminal Investigation Department has been assigned to track d

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Financial crisis takes toll on Mines

The global financial crisis is taking its toll on the Vatukoula Gold Mines which are now faced with a cash flow problem. General Manager Burt Leatly said their head office in London is now trying to secure the much need

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Fiji can be self sufficient

Fiji can be self sufficient on producing milk locally for local consumption in the next few years, if dairy farmers continue to receive assistance from government. Spokesperson for the Naitasiri Dairy Farmers Associatio

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Act like a Commissioner-Beddoes

He should act like a Commissioner and not a Preacher. These are the sentiments of Former Opposition Leader Mick Beddoes on Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni's recent preaching at a crusade in Valelevu. Be

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Still No Lead To Homemade Bombs

A team of Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department have been assigned to track down the men who tried to burn down former Military Officer Colonel Sakiusa Raivoce and Fiji Times Editor in Chief Netani Rika&#39

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PSC Await Directives On Job Evaluation Exercise

The Public Service Commission is awaiting directives from the Interim Prime Minister and Minister for Public Service Commodore Frank Bainimarama on when the Job Evaluation exercise in the civil service will be implemente

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Save Energy To Mark Earth Hour-Sanatan Dharam

Shri Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha has called on Hindus around the country who will be celebrating the birth of Lord Rama from this Friday to make an effort to save energy this Saturday to mark Earth hour. General Sec

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Such Cowardly Acts Will Never Be Condoned-Defence Minister

Such cowardly acts will never be condoned and police will do all it can to bring those responsible to justice. These are the words of Interim Minister for Defence Ratu Epeli Ganilau after the homes of former Military ma

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2-Year-Old Hospitalized After Accident

A 2 year old boy is admitted at Lautoka Hospital's Children ward after receiving injuries in a road accident early this morning. The boy was traveling with his 28 year old father along Lovu Kings road to Lautoka whe

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Cost Of Sending Money To Be Reduced

Good news for those who have family in New Zealand and Australia as the cost of sending money to Fiji and other pacific islands will be substantially reduced thanks to a new website. The website aimed at reducing cost o

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Police Commissioner Commemorates Youth Day

You need to work hard in all that you do to excel spiritually, physically and socially. These are the words echoed by Police Commissioner Esala Teleni after he addressed the Youths of Nadroga who came together at Lawaqa

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Come Face To Face-Colonel

One of the latest victims in the home attacks is challenging the mystery assailants not to hide in the dark but approach him like a man. Former Military man, Colonel Sakiusa Raivoce whose house was vandalised by unknown

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