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Dry Weather Takes Its Toll on Water Supply

The dry weather spell is taking its toll on the supply of water from the Savura Treatment Plant which is resulting in water cuts in high areas in Lami, Delanavesi right upto Veisari. The media this afternoon was given a

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Stance of NZ Govt Baffling-Nailatikau

The stance of the New Zealand Government is baffling and most un-Pacific. These are the words of Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu Epeli Nailatikau in a letter to Chair of the Pacific Island Forum and Tonga Prime Mi

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Boatman Appears in Court Over Alledged Rape

A 29 year old boatman of an Island Resort in the Western Division appeared in Nadi Court this afternoon charged with alledged rape of a 21 year old tourist. Sakio Koroi appeared before Magistrate Nazeem Sahu Khan and hi

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US Fiji’s Most Important Trade Partner

The United States of America is Fiji's most important trade partner. The US Foreign Trade Division announced that Fiji's exports to US from January to June this year was US$74.3 million, compared to US$55.6 mill

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Judge Dismisses Stay Application

High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem has dismissed an application for stay of the proceedings of their case by Suva Businessman Dhansuk Lal Bhika and four others, charged in relation to the alleged involvement in the

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Agriculture Scam Case Continues

One of the three men charged in relation to the $16M Agriculture Scam Pita Alifereti revealed in his police statement that the Farming Assistance Scheme became so huge that they were issuing invoices and items before rec

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I have Saved Economy-Chaudhry

Outgoing Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry believes that he has saved Fiji's economy over the last 18 months and it is now time to concentrate on getting the Fiji Labour Party ready for the next elections. Chaudh

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3 Days – Still No Water

Residents in Lami and Delainavesi are now questioning the efficiency of the Water Supply Department as they have been waiting for three whole days for water. Mika Gukibau, a retiree living in Lami, said that although wa

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Road Repair Works Begin

Work has started on repairing roads in the Delainavesi area and once that is done, work will then start on roads in the Lami area. This was confirmed by Lami Town Council Mayor Tevita Vuatalevu, who said council workers

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Levuka Residents Asked to Use Water Sparingly

People living in Levuka have been asked to use water sparingly and to bear with the Water Supply Department as they too will be affected by water cuts. Water Supply Department Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said those living

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Police Investigate Death of Aust Tourist

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 59 year old Australian Tourist whose body was found floating near a hotel in Sigatoka yesterday. Police confirm that the deceased was on holiday and

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Tadra Kahani – Where Children Express Themselves

If you were not at Tadra Kahani, “The Dream Story Stage Show", you missed the chance to learn what children really want in their lives. These are the sentiments of Acting Chief Executive of Telecomm Fiji Limi

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Bainimarama Already Knew

Outgoing interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said the interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama was aware that the Fiji Labour Party would pull out of the interim government after the People's Charte

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Top Post Only For Ordained Ministers

As the three year term for the position of the President of the Methodist Church of Fiji expires this year, the position is open only to ordained church ministers who have more than 10 years of service. Taukei Navo and

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Preparation Time For Elections Maybe Given

Fiji may be given time to prepare for the next general elections, however this will depend on the explanations given by the Fiji delegation led by Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama during the 39th Pacifi

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Boatman in Custody for Allegedly Raping Tourist

A 29yr old boatman of an Island Resort in the Western Division is in police custody for allegedly raping a 21yr old tourist. Police Spokeswoman, Ema Mua has confirmed the alleged incident took place yesterday when the R

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Travelling Restrictions Raise Concern

The Prime Minister's Office has written to the Chairman of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum Dr. Feleti Sevele on concerns that certain restrictions are being placed on the Fiji delegation travelling to the Forum in

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Residents Lose Faith In Council

People in Nasinu have lost faith in the Nasinu Town Council and the Public Works Department after numerous calls to repair the poor road conditions have not been answered. Fijivillage spoke to people from Caubati, Narer

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Investigations Continue on Missing Guns

Police are still continuing their investigations in relation to the missing firearms in 2000. Director Operations SSP Waisea Tabakau said more arrests are likely soon. When questioned whether anyone else was brought in

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Church To Appoint New President

The Methodist Church of Fiji will appoint a new President of the Church in the first day of the Annual Conference next Monday. Assistant General Secretary, Reverand Tuikilakila Waqairatu has confirmed that current Presi

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