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Chaudhry, Vayeshnoi, Rickets to Resign

The interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry, interim Minister for Labour and Industry Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi and interim Tourism Minister Tom Rickets will resign from the interim cabinet tomorrow. The Fiji Labour Party&#

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FLP Abandoning Ship-Qarase

The Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said it’s too late for the Fiji Labour Party to try and redeem itself after being part of an illegal administration. Following the announcement that FLP will withdraw from

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Police Have Some Leads on Missing Firearms

Police are expected to conduct searches in certain areas for the 13 firearms which have been missing since the 2000 coup as more people are expected to be taken in for questioning soon.   Police Commissioner Commo

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Methodist Church Raise Close to $400,000

The Methodist Church of Fiji has raised close to $400 thousand dollars in the past 3 days of the choir competition in Furnival park. Assistant General Secretary, Reverand Tui Waqairatu said the church is confident it wi

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Italians Impressed With Fiji Tourism

Fiji's tourism industry will soon be showcased through a travel documentary produced by an Italian Television crew which is expected to boost visitor arrivals from European countries. Fiji Visitors Bureau Chairman P

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FLP Meets to Discuss Charter, Parties Future

Delegates of the Fiji Labour Party meet in Nadi this morning where the draft of the Peoples Charter and the future direction of the party is expected to be discussed. FLP President Jokapeci Koroi when contacted by Fijiv

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CID Confiscate Cash, Dried Leaves

A team of CID Officers and the Dog Unit confiscated cash and more than two plastic bags of dried leaves believed to be marijuana after an early morning raid in the Western Division. Police raided a house in Tauvegavega

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First Shipments of Woodchips to be Exported to Japan

The first shipment of woodchips worth around $15 million is expected to be exported to Japan through the Wairiki Port in Bua by mid September to coincide with its official opening. Interim Minister for Forest Joketani C

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Water Cuts Frustrate Lami Residents

Residents living around the Delanvesi Lami area are getting frustrated having to experience water cuts without warning. A resident of Delanavesi, Raicheli said they have been without water for a couple of days and no wa

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Fiji to Dominate Leaders Forum

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama will face the Pacific neighbours this week where he is expected to be questioned on reasons for backtracking on his 2007 commitment to hold election by March next year.

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1517 Teenage Pregnancy Cases Reported

Concern has been expressed by the Interim Minister for Health at the data released by the Ministry which shows a total of 1517 teenage pregnancy cases were reported for the year 2006 alone. In an interview with Fijivill

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RKS Fails To Take Deans Title

Lelean Under 19 rugby side has won the 2008 Coca Cola Zero fiji Secondary Schools Deans final. Just a while ago at the National Stadium in Suva, Lelean defeated RKS by 20 points to 7. Once again Lelean are the Fiji Sec

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Tailevu Retains Farebrother Cup

The Tailevu Rugby team retained the coveted Farebrother Sullivan Cup in front of their home crowd after beating star studded Nadroga side by 17 points to 14. This was also the double header for the Digicel Cup as Tailev

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FLP Blamed For Problems

The National Federation Party has today blamed the Fiji Labour Party for the problems that are being faced by the Indian community. Speaking at the parties 45th National Convention in Nadi, Party President Raman Pratap

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Firearm Investigations To Continue Next Week

The Police is expected to continue with their investigations next week relating to the missing firearms since 2000. CID headquarters confirms all the 6 people questioned since Wednesday night have been released however

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NCBBF To Visit All Villages

The intention of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji is to visit all the villages and islands and to explain to the people what is in the draft Peoples Charter which will take the country forward. NCBBF memb

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Residents Frustrated Over Water Cuts

Residents in Samabula and Namadi Heights are angry with the frequent water disruptions they have been getting over the past week. Fijivillage took to the areas affected by the water disruptions a result of the breakdown

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Students Express Dreams Through Tadra Kahani

Tadra Kahani is all about expressing young children’s dreams freely to the public through creative arts. Organizers of the event Total Event Company Managing Director Loretta Jackson said with the huge improvement

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Youth Questioned For Alleged Rape

Navua police are investigating an 11-year-old school student for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl and allegedly sodomizing two boys aged 11 years. Police have confirmed that the matter was reported to them by a schoo

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Pump Breakdown Causes Water Disruptions

A breakdown in the pumping station along the Waimanu River has led to water disruptions for areas in Namadi Heights, Samabula and Lami. The water supply department had revealed that their pumping station in Waimanu has

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