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FCGA wants Council Elections in April

The Fiji Cane Growers Association wants the Sugar Cane Growers Council election to be called in April as it has been alleged that Interim Sugar Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry has decided to postpone the elections to next ye

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You are welcome but not now-AG

The Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the International Bar Association delegation are most welcome into the country, but not at this stage. Sayed-Khaiyum said the fact that the IBA were invited by the F

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Water to be normalized by today

People experiencing water disruptions in the Suva, Lami and Nausori areas are expected to get normal water supply today. Suva Water Supply spokesperson Maika Nagalu said the pump at the Waila Treatment Plant has been fi

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Interim Govt called on to reverse decision

We call upon the interim government of Fiji to reverse its decision immediately and allow the International Bar Association the freedom to enter the country. These are the words of IBA President, Fernando Pombo. In a p

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Police investigate death of 56yr old

Police are investigating the death of a 56 year old woman believed to have drowned while fishing over the weekend at a village in Kadavu. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita said the deceased was fishi

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Residents frustrated over water problems

Residents of Delainavesi and Lami have been without water for the past few weeks. Delainavesi Resident Emily Wilisoni said there not been any water is a reflection of the Public Works Department. Wilson said something

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FIT admits space shortage

The Fiji Institute of Technology Director has today admitted that there is space shortage in its Samabula Campus to cater students in certain classes. In an interview with Village News, Doctor Ganesh Chand confirmed tha

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Confusions over native reserve land

The National Farmers Union in their special meeting yesterday discussed the proposal in the report of India's consultant, Dr.M. Krishnamurti's issue of native reserved land to be de-reserved. Union President Jai

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Interim PM to visit Apollo Hospital in India

The Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama is currently in India and is expected to meet up with the Chief of Staff of the Indian Navy and visit the Apollo hospital which is committed to setting up a hospita

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Blocking exports is not a bad picture

The Interim Finance Minister has today stressed that the stopping of gold exports by the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority is the prerogative of the Commissioner of Inland Revenue. As Westech Gold Mining based

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FEA surcharge rate to increase soon

Be prepared to dig deeper into your pockets to pay your electricity bills soon. The Commerce Commission's Executive Director Miliana Racule confirms to Village News they have carried out a review of the fuel surchar

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Water cuts continue in Suva/Nausori areas

Thousands of people in Suva, Lami and Nausori are still without water this morning. Village news spoke to a number of people who say that they have been without water supply for the last few days. A resident of Delaina

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Barring members could lead to alienation

The Citizens Constitutional Forum said the barring of members of the International Bar Association from entering Fiji could lead to further alienation of the interim government by the international community. After con

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No back pay for Military Force members

The members of the Fiji Military Forces will not receive any back pay or any increments in the years to come. This was confirmed by the Military Legal Director, Lt Colonel Kitione Tuinaosara. Lt Colonel Tuinaosara reve

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Interim Government over Sensitive-CCF

The Citizens Constitutional Forum believes that the interim government is being over sensitive in not allowing any member of the International Bar Association to enter Fiji. Speaking to Village news CCF Executive Direct

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Ba Province Chiefs to Meet And Discuss Recommendations

The chiefs from the Ba province are expected to meet and discuss the recommendations in the report prepared by Indian Consultant Doctor M. Krishnamurthi which has recommended that all native land be de-reserved. Tui Tav

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Water to be Restored in Some Areas

Water is expected to be restored in the areas around Princess Road, Savutalele, Sakoca, Tacirua East, Tacirua Village, Caubati, and Cunningham by this evening. Suva Water Supply spokesperson Maika Nagalu said the engine

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Man Attacked by Boar

A 36 year old man is now admitted in Sigatoka hospital after he was attacked by a wild boar yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred in Sigatoka valley when the victim who was returning home after hunting, went to che

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Police Investigate Incident

Police are investigating an incident where a woman in her late 20's was found unconscious inside a vacant house in Tovata yesterday morning. Police said the woman of Ratu Sukuna Road was found naked and unconscious

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IBA not Welcome in Fiji-AG

The Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum stresses that members of the International Bar Association are not welcome in Fiji at this stage. Speaking to Village News just moments ago, Sayed Khaiyum confirmed that

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