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FLP Accepts Interim PM’s Invite

The Fiji Labour Party is in. The FLP has today confirmed that the Party President, Jokapeci Koroi and leader, Mahendra Chaudhry will attend the first round of political party talks with the Interim Prime Minister on Mon

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Wife Claims Ratubuli Could Have Been Saved

Wife of 23 year old deceased Malakai Ratubuli, who died after being buried under 100 tonnes of grain at Walu Bay yesterday has claims that her husband's life could have been saved if authorities had taken quick actio

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Designer Drugs Readily Available in Fiji

Serious concerns are being raised that designer drugs are readily available in Fiji which is being used to spike the drinks of young girls who are then allegedly raped. Crime stoppers Committee West Chairperson, Prudenc

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Two Tropical Cyclones Predicted

The Nadi Weather Office has predicted that atleast two tropical cyclones may directly affect land areas of Fiji during the upcoming cyclone season starting next month. Director, Rajendra Prasad said average of nine Trop

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Fijian Soldier Charged In Edinburgh

A Fijian soldier who pulled off a man's turban during an Edinburgh nightclub scuffle has been fined 280 Euros. 29 year old Ratu Yavala from Fiji had just returned from fighting in Iraq with the first Scots Regiment

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Ratu Epeli Gets West Briefing

The Interim Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Provincial Development, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau paid a visit to the Commissioner Western's office yesterday. Press Secretary Commissioner's office, Waisale Tora said

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I Had No Reason To Kill

I had no intentions or reason to kill my wife. Those were the words of Simon McCartney who was responding to questions put to him by State and Defense lawyers in the murder trial of Ashika Lata McCartney. McCartney who

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FMF Ready to Help Ratubula Family

The Flour Mills of Fiji is ready to assist the family of Malakai Ratubuli who died when he was buried under more than 100 tonnes of split peas when their silo collapsed yesterday at Walu Bay. FMF Managing Director, Sanj

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Investigations Continue into Lautoka Fire

Preliminary investigations by National Fire Authority in the Lautoka fire which claimed the life of a five year old boy reveals that the fire may have been caused by his brother playing matches. Divisional Fire Officer

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Outcome of Charter Will Decide Step Towards Elections

The outcome of the consultations on the Draft People's Charter will determine the next step we have to take towards elections. These are the words of the new Supervisor of Elections, Felicity Heffernan at the Gender

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Teach Children About Dangers of Playing With Matches

Chief Fire Officer has reiterated his call for parents and guardians to teach children at an early age, about the dangers of playing with matches. Mark Reid's call comes in light of the recent incident where a five

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Root Causes of Prostitution Need To Be Addressed

There are various reasons why girls fall into prostitution and there is a need to look at the root causes. These are the words of Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Deputy Co-ordinator, Edwina Kotoisuva whose comment follow

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Agriculture Ministry Works on Joint Project

The Agriculture Ministry said they are currently working on a joint program with other stakeholders to ensure that Fiji is self sufficient in the production of milk in years to come. Agriculture Permanent Secretary, Dr

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Former PM’s Brought Lot Of Trouble-Interim PM

With just a few days remaining for the first round of talks between the political party leaders and the interim government, the Interim Prime Minister has hit out at former Prime Ministers, Sitiveni Rabuka and Laisenia Q

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Interim PM Comments Are Fare-PANU

We will follow the directive issued by the Interim Prime Minister to have talks revolve around the interim government's vision through the People's Charter. General Secretary for the Party of National Unity Meli

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Major Investigation Expected to Begin on FMF Silo

A major investigation is expected to begin this morning on how one of the Silos belonging to the Flour Mills of Fiji at Walu Bay, collapsed yesterday which caused the death of 23 year old, Malakai Ratubuli. Police and N

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Reports Received of Drinks Spiked in Nightclubs

The Crime stoppers Committee West Chairperson has requested people not to leave their drinks unattended in nightclubs after receiving reports that some drinks were spiked and girls ended up being raped after clubbing. P

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St John Could Cease Operations

Fiji longest serving ambulance service provider, Saint John Ambulance could be forced to cease operations as it continues to face major financial problems. Assistant Commissioner of St. John, Hari Raj Naiker told Fijivi

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Body of Man Recovered From Silo Collapse

Police have just recovered the body of a man who was trapped under more than 100 tons of grain after one of the Silos belonging to the Flour Mills of Fiji at Walu Bay collapsed at around 10 o'clock this morning. Po

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Don’t Come With Any Demands

The Interim Prime Minister has come out and made it clear to all party leaders that they should not and cannot come with any demands to the meeting on Monday. In an exclusive interview with Fijivillage News, Commodore F

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