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People come of their own free will - Ratu Loco

The One World Healing Church Leader who is also a claimant of the Qaranivalu title, Ratu Loco Qiolevu says people come to them of their own free will when they seek treatment. Ratu Loco said people should know that they

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Political parties need to put minds together - Chaudhry

Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry said all political party stakeholders need to put their minds together in the Political Dialogue forum next month to take the country forward. Meanwhile, the National Feder

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Investigations continue against John Samy complaint

Police investigations are continuing on the complaint that was lodged against the former National Council for Building a Better Fiji Secretariat Head John Samy. Police Spokesperson, Ema Mua confirmed this saying that th

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Man questioned for obtaining money under false pretences

Police are questioning a 52 year old man of Suva for allegedly obtaining thousands of dollars from several people under false pretences. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita has confirmed that the man alleged

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Police hunt for robbers

Police are looking for suspects who allegedly broke into the office of the Pacific Centre for Peace Building in Samabula between Sunday and Tuesday. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita said the office

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Interim govt decision applauded

Another Cane Farmers organization has applauded the interim government's decision to restructure and reform the Sugar Industry. The General Secretary of the Fiji Kisan Sangh Kallu Dhani Ram said the reform was long

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Prisoner asks for concurrent sentence

A 40-year-old year old serving prisoner today asked the Magistrate Court to give him a concurrent sentence since he is already serving a seven year sentence and will be out of prison in 2013. Sailosi Volivale has been c

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Beware of teachings: Church pastor

Senior Methodist Church pastor Reverend Viliame Daunabuna says people should beware of the kind of teaching and healing organised by some church denominations after the death of a 17-year-old boy over the weekend at the

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TFL CEO sent on leave by board

Telecom Fiji Limited's Chief Executive Officer Taito Tabaleka has been sent on leave by the TFL board. Fijivillage had received confirmation that the TFL board met yesterday and informed Tabaleka to go on leave from

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Police/NFA investigate govt quarters fire

Police and the National Fire Authority are now investigating a fire that completely destroyed a three bedroom government quarters in Keyasi Sigatoka yesterday morning. According to Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano T

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Receptionist issued bench warrant

A bench warrant was issued against a receptionist of a law firm who was acting as an assurity for her brother charged with robbery with violence and unlawful use of motor vehicle but failed to appear in court with her br

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PIB still receiving complaints

The Prices and Incomes Board continues to receive complaints from residential tenants that their rents are being increased, although a rental freeze is still in place. PIB Secretary Ane Naulivou said they receive compl

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Migration numbers up in 2008

More people migrated from Fiji for greener pastures last year when compared to 2007. The Fiji Islands Bureau of Statistics report shows that a total of 4899 people emigrated last year from January to November when compa

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$12M needed to carry out road repairs

The administrator for Suva and Lami Vijendra Prakash said they need over $12 million to carryout road maintenance in both areas. Prakash said all funds for road repairs have run out and they are looking at other means t

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Police question alleged con man

Police are questioning a 52-year-old man of Suva for allegedly obtaining thousands of dollars from several people under false pretences. Assistant Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita had confirmed that the man allegedl

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Calls made for regional human rights body

Secretariat of the Pacific Community's Regional Rights Resource Team is calling for the establishment of one Regional Human Rights Body to serve Pacific Island countries. This is what Gender and Human Rights Advisor

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HIV status important: Tuberi

It is important for us to know our HIV status. These are the words of FJN+ President Jokapeci Tuberi who encourages people to get tested adding it not a scary or expensive process. She added already there are four new

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5,000 seedlings to be handed out

5,000 seedlings are going too handed out next Monday to boarding schools in the Western Division. The Ministry of Youth reveals that they will not be having a normal National Youth Day Celebration but will be visiting t

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Assist in donating blood: Blood Bank

The Health Ministry together with the Blood Bank at CWM hospital has called on the members of the public to assist in donating blood for the patients. Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said although there is enough blood in the

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We need your support: Delasau

Now that the Digicel Fiji 7s Team to Dubai has been named, we need your support and blessings. These are the words of France based player Filimoni Delasau who said the team is strong and can go a long way. Delasau s

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