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FICAC Denies Receiving Requests

The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption has today denied receiving any requests from the Public Accounts Committee to investigate the State affairs at the Lami Fish Terminal. In its latest report the Public A

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NFP to Reconsider Interim PMs Invite

The National Federation Board of Management is expected to make a decision later today regarding the invitation from the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to be part of the Political leaders meeting tom

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Former Fiji 7s Manager Passes Away

Former Fiji 7's manager and former senior Police Officer, Jone Buakula yesterday passed away yesterday after a short illness. Buakula, who hails from Yavulo in Sigatoka, along with late Coach Rupeni Ravonu led Fiji

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Man Caught With Detonators

A 34 year old unemployed man of Nasomo of Vatukoula is now being investigated by Police after he was caught with three detonators on him yesterday. Police Spokesman, Atunaisa Sokomuri said that received a tip-off early

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Doctors on Shavneet’s Case to Face Disciplinary Committee

The Public Service Commission has set the date when the four doctors involved in the Shavneet Kumar case to face the disciplinary committee. PSC Chairman, Rishi Ram has confirmed the PSC disciplinary committee met on Th

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Fiji Improves on Media Freedom Ranking

Fiji has improved their ranking with regards to media freedom after a survey conducted by "Reporters without Borders" showed that Fiji is ranked in the top 100 out of the 173 countries analysed. Ranked 107 las

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Put Peoples Charter Aside-Methodist Church

As political party leaders prepare to meet the Interim Prime Minister in a first round of talks, the Methodist Church of Fiji is calling on Commodore Frank Bainimarama to put the Peoples Charter aside and let talks conce

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Dialogue A Healthy Sign-Takiveikata

The Turaga na Qaranivalu of Naitasiri, Ratu Inoke Takiveikata said that the dialogue between the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama and the political leaders is a healthy sign. Ratu Takiveikata said as H

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Second FMF Silo Now Being Dismantled

Engineers have now started to dismantle the second silo belonging to Flour Mills of Fiji located at Walu Bay after the first one collapsed on Wednesday, claiming the life of 23 year old Malakai Ratubuli, who died after b

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PSC Hopeful to Find New Place

The Public Service Commission is hopeful to find a new place for its office after it was served with an eviction notice by the President’s Office. Chairman, Rishi Ram has confirmed receiving the eviction notice sa

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Investigations Continue in Interim AG’s House Break-In

A team of CID officers are still investigating the break-in at the Interim Attorney General's house on Thursday. Police Media Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed a team officers from the Samabula Police Station

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Police Question man For Allegedly Hacking Student

Police are questioning a man who allegedly hacked a 25 year old FIT student with a cane knife after a dispute over a cassava plantation yesterday. Media Liaison Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed the incident took

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Investigations Continue On Baleiloa’s Death

Police are working closely with the DPP's Office in relation to investigations into the death of Josefa Baleiloa, who died in hospital after being allegedly assaulted during his re-capture in Cunningham in August. P

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FLP Leader Denies Withdrawing Case Against News Ltd

The Fiji Labour Party Leader has this morning raised serious concerns about an article published in the Fiji Times yesterday that he has discontinued proceedings against News Limited in his billion-dollar lawsuit for def

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Fare Trade Dept Monitor Fireworks Sale

As people around the country prepare to celebrate Diwali next Tuesday, the Fair Trading Department officials are on the ground monitoring retail outlets selling fireworks. Acting Director Anare Vadei said their official

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Former Military Officer To Be Questioned

Former Military Commanding Officer and the Head of the Fiji Independent Commission of Corruption Northern Division will be again taken in for questioning next week. Labasa Police have confirmed the interview was suspen

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Donate Blood Voluntarily Calls Service

The Fiji National Blood service has called on people to donate blood voluntarily as a blood drive is expected to be conducted at the Bank of Baroda premises Ba branch from 9am to 4pm today. Divisional Manager Western, J

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Serevi Upset With Caucau Omission

The dropping of Bua flyer Rupeni Caucau from the National Sevens training squad has not gone down well with many rugby followers in the country. Our News Director, Vijay Narayan reports:

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Former PS Pleads Not Guilty to Extortion

Former Permanent Secretary for Public Utilities and Infrastructure, Anasa Vocea appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court today charged with eight counts of extortion by the Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption.

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Sykes Welcomes Interim PM’s Invite

The British High Commissioner to Fiji Roger Sykes has welcomed the invitation by the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to the political parties for dialogue. Sykes said the Commission hopes for a posi

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