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Wheel Tax Amnesty From June 1st

The Land Transport Authority has clarified that people who have not registered their vehicle over a period of time will have to pay certain fees during the wheel tax amnesty period which begins from 1st June. LTA Chief

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Interim Govt Stops Tenancy Agreement

The interim administration has terminated the 20 year tenancy agreement for the newly constructed Kadavu House. Representatives of Kadavu Holdings Limited led by manager Ratu Sela Nanovo met with the Interim Attorney Ge

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Time To Discuss National Issues

The Interim Prime Minister said he is ready to talk to the Ousted PM Laisenia Qarase about national issues which he has been concerned about for a few years. Commodore Frank Bainimarama said dialogue is essential and as

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More Heavy Rain Expected

As the trough of low pressure moves North over Viti levu, another wet weather systems approaches the group from the West and is expected to bring more heavy rain and increase prospects of flash flooding over night. Nadi

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Power Supply Shut Down

Power supply along the Queens Highway from Wailekutu to Naboro has been shut down after heavy rain has loosed the soil around a power pole carrying 33 kilo high voltage power lines in the Veisari area. The Fiji Electric

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Bus Services Temporarily Suspended

A number of students are stranded in Rakiraki town as bus services to some areas has been temporarily suspended due to flooding in low lying areas. Rakiraki Police have confirmed that Qalau flats, FSC road, Rewasa, Nago

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Heavy Rain Forces Closure Of Schools

Some schools in Rakiraki closed early today and students have been sent home due to heavy rain. Divisional Education Officer, Rajendra Singh has confirmed that many of the schools located in the town area are closed as

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2000 Coup Case Set For Hearing

Eight years on since the events of May 2000, and the compensation case filed by ousted ministers in the People's Coalition Government against George Speight, the RFMF and others is now set for hearing in the High Cou

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Police Charge Alleged Arsonists

Police have arrested and charged two men who allegedly broke into a temple in Lautoka and later set it alight. Divisional Crime Officer Western, SP Vijay Singh has confirmed that the two have been charged with Arson and

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Singh Denied Bail

High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem has denied the bail application by Raymond Singh who is alleged to have murdered his wife, Wendy Linda Singh more than a week ago at their Ragg Avenue home. Justice Shameem reject

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Flash Flood Warning Issued

Over 670 students of Sigatoka Methodist High School have been sent home this morning due to heavy rain and the high risk of flooding. School Principal, Nacanieli Bola Rawaico confirms some students who are from the lo

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Datt Happy With Qarase/Bainimarama Meet

Ousted Labour Minister and one of the founders of the Fiji Labour Party, Krishna Datt is happy that the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama and Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase finally met yesterday.

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Delays In Judgments and Rulings

The Commission of Inquiry into the Magistrates Court has revealed that there are delays in judgments and rulings by Magistrates. Retired judge Justice John Connors who was appointed to enquire into the Magistrates Court

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Dialogue Is The Key: Interim PM

Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said dialogue is essential to ensure that solutions are found in relation to the problems that led to the events of December 2006. Speaking to Fijivillage after meeting

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Valelevu Bakery Robbed

Police are hunting for 5 men who robbed a Bakery in Valelevu yesterday. Five masked men armed with a cane knife and stones threatened the staff of Hot Bread kitchen and stole cash and other items. A stolen vehicle was

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Good Beginning For Fiji

Its a good beginning for Fiji. These are the words of Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase referring to the meeting held yesterday with the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama. Qarase, in an interview w

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Meeting A Step Forward says Beddoes

The surprise meeting between Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has been welcomed by the former leader of Opposition, Mick Beddoes. Speaking to Fijivillage, Bedd

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GCC Taskforce Adamant

The GCC Taskforce is adamant that they will be able to complete visiting the four remaining provincial councils before the official opening of the new GCC meeting complex in Draiba. GCC Taskforce Chairman, Ratu Josateki

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Former Parliamentarian Disappointed Over File Closure

A former parliamentarian in the Peoples Coalition government, Suruj Mati Nand said the decision to stop all investigations and close the files of the 2000 coup is a slap on the face of all coup victims. Nand said they a

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Security Officer Allegedly Rapes Maid

Police are currently questioning a security officer who is alleged to have raped a 30 year old housemaid in Lautoka early Sunday morning. According to Police Spokeperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri the security officer, who work

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