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Minibus Operator Cries Foul Over New Fuel Prices

A minibus operator has cried foul over the new fuel prices saying he was cheated by a service station this morning. Eastern Minibus Operator secretary, Jerry Singh said that this morning, he re-fueled at a Service Stati

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$70 Boat Fare to See a Doctor

The people of Togo in Qamea have to pay $70 boat fare to reach the only health centre which is situated in Dreketi, Qamea. This has been a concern faced by the villagers when they need a doctor for examination. Accordi

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Seven Sec Schools Qualify for Tadra Kahani Finals

The time has come for the finals of Tadra Kahani The Dream Story Stage Show tonight after two nights of intense competition in the Primary and Senior Divisions. Last night 7 secondary schools qualified for the final of

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Church Moved By Nakelo Performance

Executives of the Methodist Church of Fiji have been moved by the concerned raised by students of Nakelo District School through their performance at the Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show” last night on

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4 in Custody Over Missing Guns in 2000

Four people are being interrogated at the CID Headquarters in relation to the missing firearms in 2000. Director Operations, SSP Waisea Tabakau has confirmed the four were taken in for questioning after police received

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Law Society Refrains From Engaging in Peoples Charter

The Fiji Law Society said it will not make submissions or participate in the consultation process on the draft people's charter. Society President Isireli Fa said the Society has already made its decision to refrain

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RBF Announces Incentives

The Reserve Bank of Fiji has announced incentives to try and attract former Fiji citizens to come back and reside in the country. The former residents holding permanent resident visas are now considered Fiji residents.

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Solomon Govt to Open High Comm in Fiji

The Solomon Island Government is expected to open up a High Commission Office in Fiji within the next few months. Solomon Island Under Secretary of the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs, Seda Fifi'i told Radio Austral

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Man Sentenced to 3yrs For Robbery With Violence

32yr old Alipate Qaraniqio, was sentenced to three years imprisonment after being found guilty of robbery with violence. The Court was earlier told that on the 24th of July, 2006 Qaraniqio and two others broke into the

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Church To Make Stand Known At Conference

The Methodist Church of Fiji will use its annual church conference next week to inform it members on the churches stance against the draft Peoples Charter. Assistant General Secretary Reverend Tuikilakila Waqairatu had

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Secondary Schools Ready For Tadra Kahani

Tadra Kahani is known for bringing out the best artistic talents in schools and tonight will see 10 secondary schools around the country battling it out for top honors. Defending Champions of Tadra Kahani the Dream Stor

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Representations Won’t Be Affected

The Indigenous Fijians should not have the feeling that their representations in the Parliament will be affected if the electoral change as proposed in the draft charter takes place. A NCBBF Member Father David Arms whi

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Charter Won’t Interfere With VKB

The People's Charter for Change, Peace and Progress will in no way interfere with the Vola ni Kawa Bula or VKB. This is the assurance given by the Head of the Technical and Support Secretariat, John Samy while speak

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Gau Jumps Hurdles For Tadra Kahani

No communication, lack of power and irregular transportation are some of the problems Gau Secondary School has had to endure in their preparations for tonight's Tadra Kahani Senior Division Heats. Tadra Kahani parti

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Good News For Consumers

Good news for consumers as the Prices and Incomes Board has announced the decrease in the price of petroleum products from tomorrow. Following the cabinet decision to reduce duty on fuel, motor spirit will cost you $2.3

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Drug Trafficker Gets 8 Years

A 46-year-old Mexican national who was arrested with a substantial amount of cocaine from a hotel in Nadi was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment by the Lautoka High court on Tuesday. Graceila Bravo who was charged with i

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Nakelo Hopes For Positive Changes

One of the schools that has come under the media spotlight a lot over the past few weeks, for the first time due to Tadra Kahani The Dream Story Stage Show, is hoping that positive changes take place after their particip

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Civil Service Not Over Sized

The interim Minister for Health has today rebutted the recommendation in the Draft Peoples Charter released by the NCBBF who said the Public Service is too large for a small nation. In an interview with Fijivillage, Doc

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Tadra Kahani Atmosphere Amazes Vuanicau

After their performance last night at the Vodafone Arena, first timers at the Tandra Kahani show, Vuanicau Primary school all the way from Qamea are still amazed with the atmosphere and the sound effects of the stage sho

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Trucks Collide In Samabula

An accident in Samabula has just occurred with Police and tow trucks pulling two five tonne trucks out of a creek near Belo Street in Samabula. According to our reporter at the scene, Dhanjay Deo, one truck coming out o

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