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Water to be Restored in Suva/Nasinu Areas

Residents in the Suva/Nasinu areas who had water disruptions yesterday can expect their water back by late this afternoon or early tomorrow morning. Divisional Water Engineer central-eastern division, Sereicocoko Yanuya

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Heffernan Wants Judge Out

Pacific Center for Public Integrity Director Angie Heffernan remains adamant that only a Judge appointed prior to the events of December 5th, 2006 be permitted to hear her case against the interim government. While maki

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Performance a concern - FRU

The Fiji Rugby Union is seriously concerned about the current National 7s team's performance and is expected to speak to the coach and management of the team after the Adelaide 7s. Fijivillage News has questioned FR

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Work on Electoral Boundaries Begins

The Boundaries Commission has begun its work on the proposal to redesign the Electoral boundaries. Chairman Suresh Chandra said they had a series of meetings last week and will have another meeting on Monday to discuss

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May Hearing Expected for Fatiaki Case

The application to strike out the proceedings brought against the state by suspended Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki is expected to be set for hearing in early May. Both counsels met behind closed doors before Judge Justic

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Vuniyasi School Office Broken Into

Nadi Police are looking for unknown people who broke into the office of Vuniyasi Primary School and stole office items worth more than $2,000. Assistant spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita has confirmed that the Head T

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There’s no personal agenda-FRU

The Fiji Rugby Union has stressed that it does not have any personal agenda against anyone including 7s legend, Waisale Serevi. FRU Chief Executive, Ratu Timoci Tavanavanua said those who are criticizing him and the FR

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CID officer sent on leave after allegations

A CID officer based at the CID Headquarters has been sent on leave after allegations that he wrote an unsigned letter to the Interim Prime Minister claiming that Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni and his Deputy

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FRU explains why Serevi wasn’t considered

As the debate continues on Fiji 7s rugby on who should stay and go and the continuous call for Waisale Serevi to be brought back as a player and coach for the 7s team, the Fiji Rugby Union has finally come out and said w

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Playing career of Serevi over-Savou

Digicel Fiji 7's coach Josateki Savou believes that the good old playing days of 7s wizard, Waisale Serevi is over. Speaking to Fijivillage Sports from Adelaide, Savou said the 7's maestro still has alot to offe

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Savou’s house stoned after Fiji’s loss

Valelevu Police are still hunting for people who stoned the Fiji 7s coach Josateki Savou's house in Naveiwakau, Valelevu on Sunday night. A team led by the Crime Officer Valelevu went to Savou's house yesterday

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Cost of living continue to increase

Latest statistics confirm that the cost of living continued to increase in March. The latest Consumer Price Index released by the Bureau of Statistics shows that the inflation rate in March stood at 7.5% only a 0.1 perc

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Save the Children Fiji spends more than $100,000

Save the Children Fiji has spent more than $100,000 providing stationery, bus fares and lunches to the under privileged students of Vatukoula, Tavua. Chief Executive Officer, Chandra Shekhar said this assistance was pr

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Unions must cooperate-Namudu

Trade and Public Sector Unions are soon expected to inform their members of the details in the new labour laws which come into effect today through the Employment Relations promulgation. Fiji Islands Council of Trade Un

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PSC calls on FPSA to justify COLA

The Public Service Commission is calling on the Fiji Public Service Association to justify why they want 10% COLA for 2008. Commission Chairman, Rishi Ram said they want discussions with FPSA before making any decision.

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SCGC elections expected end of this month

The Sugar Cane Growers Council elections are expected to be held at the end of this month. Chairman, Jain Kumar said more discussions on the election is expected to be held in the council's Board meeting this Friday

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Concerns raised over increasing violence against children

Save the Children Fiji has raised serious concern on the increasing rate of violence against children. Chief Executive Officer, Chandra Shekhar said one has to wonder if all the abuse cases against children are reported

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Hotel turnover tax increases

The hotel industry in the country is now on revised accommodation rates as the increase in the Hotel Turnover Tax increases from 3 to 5 percent from today. President of the Fiji Hoteliers Association, Dixon Seeto said t

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ER promulgation comes into force

After years of dialogue and debate, the Employment Relations Promulgation comes into effect from tomorrow and the Interim Minister for Labour said it is a major achievement for the workers of the country. Lekh Ram Vayes

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FHRC defends report

The Fiji Human Rights Commission maintains that the regional agreement under which ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase allegedly requested for foreign intervention must be looked into by the Pacific Islands Leaders For

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