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GCC Chairman Defends Regulation

Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs Review Committee had defended the new GCC regulation where the Interim Minister for Fijian Affairs will endorse members of the GCC after names are submitted from all the provincial

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Two Hospitalized After Accident

Two passengers are now recovering in CWM Hospital after the car they were travelling in a veered off the road in Biau Drive, Cunningham and hit a culvert early yesterday morning. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal J

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7’s Team Bid to Claim HK Title

The Digicel Fiji 7s team kicked off their bid to lay claim again on the Hong Kong 7s title since 1999 and will meet up with Kenya in the second quarterfinal in Hong Kong this afternoon. Fiji came out winners by 15-0 wit

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Coach Calls for Improvements

The Digicel Fiji 7s team is on track as they try to end the 9 year winning drought in Hong Kong as they look forward to meet Kenya in the second quarter-final this afternoon. Fiji won both their pool games last night be

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FSN Repairs to be Completed Next Week

The maintenance and the repair work on the Fiji School of Nursing are expected to be completed next week. Republic of Fiji Military Forces Engineers Project team Major Semi Mocelutu said the work is progressing well as

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Give It Four Months-Fisheries Dept

Four months and you can see your money flow in. This is how long it will take for you once you venture into the Prawn farming industry. According to the Fisheries Department, Prawns are a four month crop and under the

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7’s Team Confirm Quarterfinal Spot

The Digicel Fiji 7’s team has confirmed their spot in this afternoon’s quarterfinal after their last pool game victory by 15-0 against Wales last night. Tries by William Ryder and Lepani Nabuliwaqa helped Fi

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Ousted Ministers Expected to be Questioned

Police are expected to question some ousted cabinet ministers in relation to an investigation being carried out on a senior official of the Public Enterprise Ministry. Director CID SSP Tevita Lesu has confirmed that the

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Earth Hour Result to be Known Tomorrow

The amount of power saved from last night's WWF organized Earth Hour from 8-9pm will be known tomorrow morning. Business houses, ministries and households last night switched off all unnecessary power to support act

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Fiji 7s side in Cup Quarters

The Digicel Fiji 7s team beat Wales 15-0 in their last pool match to book itself a quarterfinal berth in the Hong Kong 7s tournament. Fiji convincingly came over  Zimbabwe by 42 points to 14. Fiji led 28-0 at th

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Wet Conditions Not An Excuse

Only half an hour away from Fiji's second pool game against Zimbabwe, Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Joe Savou said rainy weather in Hong Kong shouldn't be an excuse as they enter into the second day of competition. Savo

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Fiji to Celebrate Earth Hour First

We don't have the Harbour Bridge or fancy high rise buildings but tonight's action for Earth Hour will be significant and symbolic for Fiji and the Pacific. Less than three hours away from Earth Hour, WWF's

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Man Charged For Arson

Police have arrested and charged a 24 year old man of Tokotoko, Navua with arson for allegedly setting fire to his father’s house. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed that the incident to

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3 to Debut Today

Digicel Fiji 7s players Tomasi Mawi, Viliame Maya and Epeli Vuniwaqa are likely to make their debuts in Hong Kong 7s tournament today. The trio haven't played in any Hong Kong 7s tournament and will be given game ti

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More Fake Visa Cases Being Investigated

The Immigration Department has today revealed that they are investigating some more cases of fake visas being produced at the Nadi International Airport. Director Immigration, Commander Villiame Naupoto has confirmed th

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Fraudster Appears in Court

26-year-old Alvind Pravin Singh appeared in a special court sitting at the Suva Magistrates Court this morning, charged with 11 counts of obtaining money by false pretence and 9 counts of forgery. The Police Prosecutor

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Interim PM Joins Earth Hour Bandwagon

The Interim Prime Minister has joined the bandwagon in support of Earth Hour tonight from 8 to 9 o'clock on global action on climate change. Commodore Frank Bainimarama requests all households and businesses to turn

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All Players to Get Game Time

Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Joe Savou has indicated that he will give every player some game time at the Hong Kong 7s tournament. Players that failed to get game time yesterday against Korea were Tomasi Masi, Viliame Maya and

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Police Arrest Five

Sigatoka Police have arrested 4 men and a 17-year-old girl for being found in possession of dried leaves believed to be marijuana. The man aged 22, 23, 28 and 30 years all of Olosara, Sigatoka with the teenage girl of T

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Law Society to Look Into Complaint

The Fiji Law Society is expected to look into a letter of complaint against Interim Attorney General alleging that he has taken an unlawful oath at its council meeting this morning. Society President Isireli Fa has this

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