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Police Establish Cause Of Accidents

Police have managed to establish that the two separate accidents, which resulted in the deaths of three people, were caused by speeding. Divisional Traffic Officer Western ASP Richard Raju confirmed that the two men wh

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Qarase Case Adjourned

Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court this morning after he was earlier charged with four counts of abuse of office. After the second phase disclosures were served, Qarase's la

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Close Up Host to be Taken In For Questioning

A determination will be made later today on whether Suva lawyer, Rajendra Chaudhry and Fiji TV's Close Up Show host, Anish Chand will be taken in for questioning. Police Media Liaison Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri sai

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NCBBF Deliberates on Electoral Reforms

The National Council for Building a Better Fiji is currently deliberating on reports submitted on the proposed changes to the electoral systems in the country. The NCBBF Working Group One on Electoral Reforms, is making

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New IMG Chairperson at NCBBF

The new chairperson for the Independent Monitoring Group was introduced and spoke this morning at the fourth meeting of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji. Vanuatu MP Sela Molisa was invited by President Ra

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Unique Items At Showcase

Reading as a past time has lost its grip on many with the introduction of the internet but for others, it still has its glamour. This is the comment from Suva Bookshop general manager Shahida who said that there are tim

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Mara Son to Open Lau Provincial Meeting

One of the sons of the late Tui Nayau and former President of Fiji, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara is expected to be the chief guest at the Lau Provincial Council meeting which kicks off this Wednesday. Roko Tui Lau, Peni Sokia

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Reporting Ought to be About Nation Building-Prasad

Reporting ought to be about nation building. These are the words of an academic, Dr Biman Prasad who was one of the editors of a book, Media and Development: Issues and Challenges in the Pacific Islands which was launch

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PSC Awaits Arbitrator’s Decision

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is still waiting for the Permanent Arbitrator to make a decision on whether pay restoration for civil servants will include back-pay. PSC chairman Rishi Ram said until arbitration rul

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Council Awaits Fiji TV Briefing

The Fiji Media Council is waiting for a briefing from national television provider Fiji TV before any step can be taken. Speaking to Fijivillage, chairman for the Council, Daryl Tarte said that he has heard about the po

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Cigarettes Sold To Students To Be Monitored

The selling of cigarette rolls to students will now be closely monitored by the Ministry of Health. Speaking to Fijivillage, officer in charge of the Tobacco Control Unit Iferemi Corerega, said in light of the students

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Early Morning Accidents Claim Lives

A woman in her late 20s died this morning after the private car she was travelling in collided head-on with another car in Pacific Harbour after 7 o’clock this morning. Police officers at the scene have confirmed

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March 2009 Elections Doubtful

There are now clear indications that it may be difficult to have the next elections in March 2009. The date for the political forum to discuss the changes to Fiji's electoral system is yet to be confirmed and there

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Voter Registration Likely To Begin Next year

The Electoral Commission has today indicated it could take another five to six months before voter registration for the next general elections gets underway. While there were earlier indications that voter registration

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Police Anayze Fiji TV Recordings

CID officers are now transcribing an interview that was to be aired by the Fiji TV in their Close Up program last night. Media Liaison Officer Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that investigating officers are trying to es

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Laqere Bridge To Be Widened

The Ministry of Public Works has confirmed the widening of the Laqere Bridge will take two to three months as work on the bridge has started. Principal Information officer Sainiana Waqainabete said they are trying their

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AIDS Awareness Through Music A Success

Spreading awareness of the dangers of HIV Aids to students through the use of music is proving to be a success. Speaking to Fijivillage, Ministry of Health's HIV AIDS Project Officer Maca Racule said through partner

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Local Products To Be Exported

Various Fiji made jams and other local fruit products are expected to hit the export market in the near future with the Fiji Exporters Council working on various plans to make this a reality. Council CEO Chandar Yenkann

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NCBBF Meeting to be Convened tomorrow

A meeting of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji will be convened tomorrow where draft proposals on the electoral reforms are expected to be tabled for endorsement. Head of the NCBBF Technical and Support Se

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Police Analyse Recordings from Fiji TV

Police are currently analysing the original recordings obtained from Fiji Television in which Suva Lawyer, Rajendra Chaudhry and Fiji TV News Editor, Anish Chand are alleged to have made some inciteful comments. Police

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