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Paycut Restoration To Be Discussed

The Ministry of Labours Disputes Committee is expected to make a decision by next month on whether the restoration of the four percent pay cut for civil servants should be back dated. Committee Secretary Vimlesh Maharaj

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3 Arrested For Alleged Robbery

Police have managed to recover some cash and items from a suspect allegedly involved in relation to the $53,000 robbery from Dan's Fish and Chips near USP at Laucala Bay earlier this week. Police Spokesperson Atu So

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Body Found Floating In Rewa River

Nausori Police are now trying to identify the body of a man who was found floating in the Rewa River yesterday morning. Police Media Liason Officer, Atu Sokomuri confirms the body was spotted by nearby villagers who wer

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Alleged Rapist Admitted In Hospital

The 60 year old man of Tamavua who was denied bail by the Nasinu Magistrates Court for the charge of rape and indecent assault has now been admitted at the CWM hospital. Police Media Liason Officer, Atu Sokomuri confirm

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Fiji Celebrates National Museum Day

As we mark International Museum Day, many families flocked to the Fiji Museum to remind themselves and teach their children of Fiji's history and how it is being preserved. When Fijivillage visited the Museum, close

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It’s Our Job: Nailatikau

Now that we have refused them it is our job to do the rest. These are the words of the Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu Epeli Nailatikau in reference to the Interim Government's refusal of the request by the Au

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Concerns Are Normal

It’s normal for them to show their concern about the threats. Those are the words of Interim Minister for Foreign Affairs Ratu Epeli Nailatikau in reference to the meeting held yesterday with members and the Dean

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Bank Union Celebrates Anniversary

The Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Employees Union celebrated its 40th Anniversary at Suva's Civic Center this afternoon. While addressing union members during their Annual General Meeting, Union President Sailesh Nai

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Grant Them Immunity-Beddoes

The ousted Opposition Leader agrees with Former Vice President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi in his speech at the Annual Pacific Co-operation Foundation in Auckland, that immunity be given to the 2006 coup perpetrators, however,

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Pipe Works Forces Water Shutdown

People living in areas along the Suva/Nausori corridor need to start filling buckets, pots and tanks as there will be a planned water shut down tonight. Divisional Water Engineer Central Eastern, Sereicocoko Yanuyanurua

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3 Arrested for Eatery Robbery

Police have managed to arrest three people in relation to the $53,000 robbery from Dan's Fish and Chips near USP at Laucala Bay earlier this week. Police spokesperson Atu Sokomuri said the Police Strike Back Team, C

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Museum Organizes Programme

If you want to know about your culture and heritage and simply find out about the history of the communities in Fiji, the museum is the place to do so. This is the message from the Fiji Museum's Education Officer Te

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Planned Water Shutdown for Suva/Nausori

If you live along the Suva/Nausori corridor, start saving water now as the Water Supply Department is planning a water shutdown tonight. Divisional Water Engineer Central/Eastern Sereicokocoko Yanuyanurua said the shutd

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PMS Will Be Implemented

The Public Service Commission said they will implement the Performance Management System (PMS) in place of the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), at any cost. Chairman Rishi Ram has been questioned by Fijivillage whether

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Municipal Councils to Undergo Reforms

Municipal councils around the country are expected to undergo major reforms to increase the level of transparency and accountability and improve the services provided to ratepayers and members. Minister for Labour and L

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One Out, One In Says Bole

New appointments can only be made when vacancies arise through retirement, deaths and resignations. In a press statement released, Interim Education Minister Filipe Bole said the ministry like any other organization, ca

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Police Officer Charged With Rape

The case of a 28-year-old disciplined forces officer will start in the Nasinu Magistrates Court from Wednesday next week, as he has been charged with one count of rape. The police officer appeared in the Nasinu Magistra

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Police Find Body

Police have managed to find the body of an Indonesian national who disappeared from his fishing boat early Friday morning. Police spokesperson Atu Sokomuri confirmed the man's body was found in Lami at around midday

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Australian Govt Request Rejected

The interim government has refused the request by the Australian government to send in Australian Federal Police to provide security to their High Commissioner and Commission staff. Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu

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Hunt on For Men who Kidnapped, Raped Woman

Police have now started a major man hunt for the three men who allegedly kidnapped and raped a 37-year-old woman of Suva yesterday morning. Police confirm the woman was kidnapped at 9.30 yesterday morning from Victoria

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