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People Questioned For Missing Firearms

Officers at the CID Headquarters are still questioning some people in relations to the missing firearms in 2000. Police Spokeswoman, Ema Mua has confirmed that some people were released yesterday evening while some are

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Special Court Sitting For Alleged Rapist

A 25 year old farmer of Sigatoka will appear in a special court sitting at the Sigatoka Magistrates court later today charged with the alleged rape of an expatriate in Natadola beach. Police Media Liaision officer Atuna

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Ratabacaca To Make Decision

The President of the Methodist Church of Fiji Reverend Laisiasa Ratabacaca will be the only person to make a decision on whether to include the Draft Peoples Charter in their Annual Conference agenda. Taukei Navo, Ratu

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Importation of Plywood Raises Concerns

The Fiji Saw Millers Association is raising serious concerns at attempts by local hardware merchants to import plywood and sawn timber into the country. Association President Jay Dayal said they are concerned because th

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New Champs Crowned At Tadra Kahani

The 2008 Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show" came to an end last night with two new champions being crowned. The finals which were held last night saw 5 primary schools. Defending Champions, Draiba Fiji

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5 Questioned For Missing Firearms

A former Journalist Imraz Iqbal along with 5 others was questioned at the CID Headquarters yesterday. CID Officers confirmed the 5 were questioned in relation to missing firearms since the coup of 2000. They confirm tha

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Yatu Lau Announces Profit Figures

The Yatu Lau Company Limited has announced a pre tax, net profit of 2.6 million dollars for the year ending 31st December 2007. Chief Executive Michael Makasiale said the profit was due to a number of factors. Compa

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Flying School Gets Timely Investment

The Pacific Flying School in Nadi has acquired additional aircraft for Pilot Training at Nadi International Airport. Managing Director, Ian Collingwood said that with the timely investment, Pacific Flying School now has

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Interrogation Continues On 4

A former journalist and a candidate for the general elections in 2006 and his father, a businessman and a prominent person are currently being interrogated by Police at the CID headquarters. They are being questioned in

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All Set For Finals

Excitement and confidence together with students from 12 schools, radio personalities, 5,000 people and 30,000 watts of sound are elements that will create the finals of Tadra Kahani, the Dream Story Stage Show tonight a

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Residents Advised – Store Water

Residents in Lami are advised to start storing water as the Water Supply Department will be carrying out more repair works tomorrow. A leak on the main water connection on Vugalei Bridge has started leaking over the pas

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Residents Frustrated With Road Conditions

Residents in Maqbool road, Nadera have complained of being neglected by Nasinu town Council. Fijivillage today visited Maqbool road and witnessed that several portions of the road have big potholes. We spoke to the frus

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Church Members Should Decide Themselves

Religious organizations must not use the pulpit to influence members of their congregation on whether to support or oppose the People's Charter process and its intentions. The Director Public Affairs for the Church

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Police Investigate Death of 60yr Old

Police are investigating the death of a 60 year old woman who died after being found unconscious in Valelevu, Nasinu, yesterday. Police Media Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri said that the woman was taken to the hospital howe

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PAFCO Expands Line Of Products

Consumers will soon have a wider range of canned fish products to choose from as the Pacific Fishing Company has expanded its product line of canned fish on local supermarket shelves. PAFCO Chief Operating Officer Chand

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4 Still In Custody Over Missing Guns

Police are still questioning the four men who were taken into custody in relation to the missing firearms on Wednesday night. Officers at the CID Headquarters have confirmed that no charges have been laid as police are

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Tadra Kahani Messages Effective

Messages portrayed at Tadra Kahani, the Dream Story Stage Show, are very effective as these are student's views and opinions on issues that affect them. These are the sentiments of Psychotherapist Selina Kuruleca, r

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No Equipment To Detect Hard Drugs

Fiji does not have equipment to detect hard drugs like Cocaine coming into the country. Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority Chief Executive, Jitoko Tikolevu has confirmed that everything is done manually at the A

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NFP National Convention Back

The National Federation Party will have its 45th National Convention tomorrow in Nadi after a lapse of two years. Party General Secretary Pramod Rae said this will be the first Convention after the 2006 coup, and Suva l

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Draiba To Bring New Show in Tadra Kahani Finals

Defending Primary Division Champions Draiba Fijian School said it'll be an uphill battle for the other four schools because they will not be making it easy for them to claim the title at the finals for Tadra Kahani &

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