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CMAG To Discuss Fiji’s Situation

The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group meets in New York later this month to review developments in Fiji and consider further steps to encourage a return to democratic civilian rule. In a statement, the Commonwealth

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Consultation Timeline To Be Extended

The timeline given for the consultation process on the draft People's Charter is likely to be extended beyond the original date of the 1st of October. Nation Council for Building a Better Fiji(NCBBF) Media Head Fili

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Business Outlets Under Investigation

A number of business outlets are under investigations for allegedly selling stolen items. Director Operations SSP Waisea Tabakau said information received through intelligence and members of the public, it had been esta

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Follow My Lead: Ah Koy

Follow my lead. Those are the words of Fiji's Ambassador to China Sir James Ah Koy who said if all Fiji's Ambassadors do the same thing he is doing in marketing Fiji overseas, the country's economic problem

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Eat More Fruits/Vegetables

Include more fruits and vegetables in your meals to prevent yourself from getting Dengue fever. A private practitioner Dr. Epeli Nailatikau who has been in the medical field for more than 45 years said a balanced diet i

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SDL To File Court Injunction

The SDL Party will file a court injunction next week to stop the draft People's Charter process and the distribution of the draft Charter. This had been confirmed by SDL National Director Peceli Kinivuwai who said t

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Draft Charter Workshop Good

The workshop was really good as a lot of members contributed to the discussions on the draft People's Charter. Those were the words of the Fiji Labour Party's Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi on the Workshop on the draft Peop

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Church President To Oversea Forms

Newly appointed Methodist Church of Fiji President Reverend Ame Tugawe and General Secretary Reverend Tuikilakila Waqairatu will now oversee the church standing committee work, in making sure all forms signed by members

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Forum Can Lead Way Forward

A Political Forum can lead the way forward. Speaking at Nadi Chamber of Commerce Membership Night in Nadi yesterday, economist Dr Biman Prasad said that people can't afford to wait as they are falling below poverty

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Police Hunt For Robbers

Police are looking for a group of three men who are alleged to have robbed a service station at the Reservoir Road in Suva. According to Police, the three smashed the show glass window before entering the service statio

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Youths Drive Off With Pastor’s Car

Police are looking for three suspects who allegedly drove off in a pastor's vehicle today which was later found abandoned at Stewart Street. Nabua Police confirmed the incident took place this morning at Yarawa Meth

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Fiji’s Infrastructure A Concern

Fiji's infrastructure has suffered a lot over the past years because not enough has been invested into it and now it is becoming a serious concern. Those were the words of academic Dr Biman Prasad while addressing N

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Police Investigate Death of Baby

Police are investigating the death of a three week old baby in a fibre glass boat yesterday. Director Operations SSP Waisea Tabakau said 4 adults and 4 children left from Cicia for Nayau on Friday and they were supposed

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Treat Dengue Seriously: Dr. Delai

People have been urged to treat dengue fever cases as serious as it could prove fatal. Speaking to Fijivillage, National Advisor Dr. Waisale Delai said cases of dengue fever around the country are increasing and it shou

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Stats Show Increase In Imports

July 2008 has seen vegetable products, mineral products, machinery, mechanical and electrical appliances, parts and vehicles, aircraft and associated transport equipment take up the bulk of imports for Fiji. According t

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It’s Not Too Late: Dakuvula

The National Council for Building a Better Fiji reiterates it is still not too late for those who are against the draft People's Charter process to participate and help in moving Fiji forward. Those were the words

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Former Officer Allegedly Cons Farmers

Navua police are questioning a former police support officer for allegedly impersonating a government official and conning a number of people. It is alleged that the former police support officer bought a number of Bill

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Schools Told To Clean Premises

Schools are now being asked to clean their premises as the latest statistics show that the current number of dengue cases stands at over 300. Interim Education Minister Filipe Bole said that with the increase, children

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Two Arrested for Alleged Rape

A villager of Vunidawa with another man have been arrested and charged for allegedly raping his 12-year-old step daughter. Police confirmed the incident took place when the Class 5 student went to visit her mother who i

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Church Groups dispute in Serua

Police are closely monitoring a village in Serua following a dispute between members of two different church groups. Navua Police have confirmed five villagers have been interviewed and released while some more are exp

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