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Call Of Ten People Missing A Hoax

The Fiji Police Force has confirmed that the call they received regarding the ten people missing in the Kadavu Passage is suspected to be a hoax. The Force is deeply concerned regarding the matter as more than thirty th

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Taxi Users Should Show Loyalty

The Public is being asked to be more truthful when they get into a taxi. Fiji Taxi Union General Secretary Rishi Ram said this is following the trend by young people who often fool taxi drivers by taking them to a few h

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Soldier To Appear In Court For Alleged Murder

A 21 year old Soldier will appear in the Nausori Magistrate Court tomorrow morning for the alleged murder of a farmer whose body was found in Nausori Town on Thursday. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokumri has confirmed

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FTU Concerned Over Roads Not Fixed

The Fiji Taxi Union is raising concern that the Public Works Department has not fixed the roads in Baulevu, Koronivia and even Korociriciri. General Secretary, Rishi Ram  said that after repeated letters to the Int

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Rainy Weather In North Delays Road Repair

The continuous rainy weather in the North has forced motorists to exercise more caution on the road as repair work along roads are taking longer to repair. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri said that at the moment

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Search Continue For 10 People Missing At Sea

As Police and Navy continue to search for the 10 people missing at sea, the Turaga-ni-koro of Vacalea told Police that none of his village members were missing. Police Spokesman, Atunaisa Sokomuri said because of the Tu

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Presidential Forum Expected Next Month

The proposed Presidential forum is expected to take place during the later part of January next year as the various political parties and the Interim Government still have to come to an agreement on the terms of referenc

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Suva Retailers Disappointed With Consumer Turnout

The Suva Retailers Association is disappointed that not alot of people have turned out to make use of the extended shopping hours with only three days left for Christmas. Association President Himmat Lodhia confirms tha

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Be Extra Cautious-Fire Authority

Four days left for Christmas and the National Fire Authority is calling on the public to be extra cautious. Head Fire Officer, Mark Reid said that over the past few years, the cause of the fires are usually the careless

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Police Out To Better Service

A 5 year plan has been developed by the Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni to increase professionalism amongst officers. Teleni speaking at the handing over ceremony of vehicles from Asco Motors, said this is a

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Ten People Missing At Sea

Ten people are missing at sea after the fiber glass boat they were all travelling in, capsized in the Kadavu passage yesterday morning. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms the 10 people left Vaca-lea, Kadavu

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Police Patrol to Increase in Rural Areas

The Police Force has today revealed that they will now be patrolling the rural areas in an effect to decrease the crime rate. Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni said they are now focusing also on rural areas to build

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One Charged For Alleged Murder

Nausori Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man for allegedly punching a 25-year-old farmer of Tailevu whose body was found in Nausori town in Thursday. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita h

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Man Hospitalised After Car Tumble

Police are once again calling on members of the public especially drivers to drive within the speed the limit during these festive season. This is after a 54-year-old man was rushed to hospital after the vehicle he was

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Cakaudrove Welcomes Move By Nailatikau

The Vanua Cakaudrove has acknowledged the actions revealed by the interim Minister for Indigenous Affairs Ratu Epeli Nailatikau to go down and visit some Paramount Chiefs who did not attend the Bose ni Turaga. Spokesper

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Position On Charter Same: CCF

The Citizens Constitutional Forum has reiterated its position on the People's Charter has not changed despite the approval of a report by the NCBBF by the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo yesterday. Chief Executive Reve

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Business Ready For Christmas Mad Rush

As Christmas is just 5 days away and with the rush to get last minute shopping done businesses in the capital city are ready to tackle the mad rush which will be experienced within the next couple of days. Fijivillage a

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Man Stabs Robber

Nabua Police are questioning three men who are alleged to have been involved in a robbery in Caubati yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita had confirmed another suspect is admitted in hospital after

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Large Amount Used For Payment of Rentals

The Police Force has today admitted that they have to fork out a substantial amount of money to pay for rentals which are used by officers for patrolling and attending to crime scenes. Commissioner Commodore Esala Telen

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Save The Children Implement Programme

As part of their continuing programme to support parents of children affected by the Vatukoula Gold Mine closure, Save the Children will be implementing their backyard gardening programme. Chief Executive Chandra Shekar

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