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Coup Supporter Claims False: Qarase

How can I, a victim of a coup, support the coup culture? Reacting to claims leveled against him by the RFMF, ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said that the statements were ridiculous as there was no basis for the c

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FDB to be released from Natadola project

The Fiji National Provident Fund may have to pump more member’s funds into the multi-million dollar Natadola Bay Resort project as negotiations are underway to release the Fiji Development Bank as a co-financier.

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Police to Charge Alleged Murderer

Police are expected to charge a 32-year-old man with murder later today after he allegedly killed a woman after throwing a stone at her yesterday morning in Colo-i-Suva. Police confirmed that the suspect is in custody a

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Fire Safety Awareness Needed

It is important to improve our attitude towards fire especially while at work. This is the message from the Fire Safety officer of the National Fire Authority Timoci Nakaruru to raise awareness on fire safety measures a

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HIV/AIDS in Workplace Serious: Team

HIV/ AIDS in the workplace is a serious issue and one that people need to be made aware of. These are the words of HIV Team Leader Sevuloni Ratu who is currently conducting a 3-day HIV In The Workplace Workshop here in

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Real Picture Not Shown: Wong

The nine year tourism development plan by the Ministry of Tourism is a good guideline, however, it is not a real picture of the problem faced by hotel operators. Speaking to FijiVillage, Fiji Visitors Bureau Chairman Pa

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“I Only Speak The Truth”

As long as the truth is on my side I will continue to speak my mind. This is the sentiment of ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase following the call by the RFMF to stop questioning the overseas trips made by the inter

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Man Questioned For Alleged Murder

A 32-year-old man is currently being questioned by Police for the alleged murder of a 38-year-old woman in Colo-I-Suva yesterday. Sarojni Lata and her husband, who own a bakery in Nakasi, were delivering bread to villag

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Team To Investigate Internal Problems

The Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni has appointed a special three member team to try and find the cause of difference between two senior officers in the force. Commodore Teleni confirmed that resolving the p

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Support Charter-RFMF

The Fiji Military Force is calling on ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase to support the process of the People's Charter because the Charter will end the coup culture. The RFMF was reacting to recent comments by Qa

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Interim Admin Asked To Think Twice

The Tourism Industry is the greatest contributor in foreign exchange and therefore the interim administration should think twice about imposing new legislation. This is in relation to the Hotel Turnover Tax that comes i

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More Than $10,000 Provided For Students

The Poor Relief Society has provided more than $10,000 to students in Fiji between March last year till April this year. President, Sabita Gandhi said their representatives visited some schools in the Central, Eastern a

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Man Hit By Car

A man is now recovering in hospital after he was hit by a car in Walu Bay earlier this morning. Police Media Liaison Officer Atu Sokomuri said the vehicle was driven by a 25-year-old man who was driving towards Suva tow

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FVB Trying to Increase Occupancy Rates

The Fiji Visitors Bureau is trying its best to increase hotel occupancy rates as tourists numbers are slightly increasing in the country. Chairman Patrick Wong said many tourists do not occupy hotel rooms and they need

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GGC Team Concerned About President’s Health

The Great Council of Chiefs Taskforce has raised concern about the health of his Excellency the President, the Tui Vuda Ratu Josefa Iloilo. Chairman GCC Taskforce, Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo wishes to re-iterate their sta

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Car Stolen And Burnt

Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly stole and burnt a car belonging to a salesman in Lautoka last night. According to Media Liasion Officer, Atu Sokomuri the 25 year old salesman parked his car at Mana Street

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Body Found In Mangrove Swamp

Police are investigating the death of a 24 year old Matanimoli Villager, Rewa whose body was found floating in a mangrove swamp yesterday afternoon. Police said the deceased was last seen on Friday with two men who all

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SGS/ACS Retain Titles

Defending Champions, Suva Grammar School and Adi Cakabou School have successfully defended their title at the 2008 Coke Lights Games and are the new 2008 Coca Cola Light Games Champions once again. In the Boys division,

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Stop Criticising And Support: RFMF

The Fiji Military Forces is calling on the Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase to support the process of the People's Charter because the Charter will end the coup culture. RFMF was reacting to recent comments by

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Coke Light Games Incident Free

Police have confirmed that this year’s Coke Light Games at the National Sports Stadium was incident free as athletes and spectators were well behaved. Media Liason Officer Atu Sokomuri said unlike previous years,

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