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Police Discover Partially Decomposed Head

Police have discovered a partially decomposed human head which they believe belongs to the torso found in a sack in Naria Rakiraki on Thursday. Assistant Police spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu confirms the forensi

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Fiji Takes on Samoa in the Quarters

It will be the repeat of last year's Wellington 7s final but this time the Digicel Fiji 7s takes on defending champion Samoa in the quarter finals at 2.39pm today. The Josateki Savou coached side came through their

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Replacing Stolen Cables Costing FEA Thousands

Technicians working around the clock to provide electricity to people and replacing stolen cables is costing the FEA hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Acting CEO, Sunil De Silva said these are the main costs they ar

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Temporary Stay Order Extended

The temporary stay order to allow Natural Waters of Viti Limited to export until the 31st of January has been extended to next week. The decision was made in Chambers by Justice Jocelyn Scutt. Natural Waters Legal Coun

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CCF Welcomes IBA’s Visit

The Citizens Constitutional Forum welcomes the visit by the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute and believes that the visit will not interfere with the independence of judges hearing high profile c

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15 Evacuation Centers Operational

As of yesterday afternoon only 15 evacuation centers in the Central and Western Divisions are operational. DISMAC Team Leader Aisea Quminakelo confirmed that in the Western Division Salvation Army Centre is open accommo

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Fiji 7’s team through into quarters

The Digicel Fiji 7’s has qualified for the quarterfinals in Wellington after beating Cook Islands by 31-14. Fiji scored 3 tries in the first half, by Epeli Vuniwaqa, Dan Rawaqa and Tomasi Mawi to increase their to

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Carting Water cost $8000 a day

Carting water to the affected areas is costing the Water Supply Department an estimated $8 thousand per day. Media Liason Officer, Maika Nagalu said they hire 6-7 trucks to cart water which they have been doing since Tu

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Natural Waters case adjourned

The high court today extended Natural Waters of Viti's permission to continue exporting Fiji Water. The original agreement saw the company pay FIRCA a 5-million dollar bond in an unsettled tax dispute before the Cou

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National 7s team win opener

The Digicel Fiji 7s has started their opening game in the Wellington 7s on a high note beating Wales 40 points to 7. Wales scored first to lead 7-0 before Setefano Cakau scored two brilliant tries to come back for a

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Man Charged for Murder

A 25 yr old man from Savutalele settlement in Tacirua, charged with murdering his 19 yr old brother yesterday, has been remanded in custody by the Valelevu court. Misaele Bale will be held in Valelevu police station for

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Youth Sentenced to Eighteen Months in Jail

A 21 year old Yale villager Sailasa Balekana from Kadavu has been sentenced to 18 months in jail suspended for 2 years after pleading guilty to a charge of acting with intent to cause grievous harm to 86 yr-old Iliesa Ta

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Cabinet Examines Progress Report

A progress report on damage recovery by various departments and ministries is being examined by cabinet. The report notes the FEA and the PWD are working closely to restore power and water services to the public in al

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Wellington 7s Kicks Off

Be rest assured we are in Wellington to do Fiji proud. That's the message from the Digicel Fiji 7s ahead of their first pool game against Wales. The 2008 Wellington 7s kicks-off this hour with 16 teams battling

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Body Found Without Head, Legs and Hands

It has been confirmed that the decomposed body that was found in a sack in Naria, Rakiraki yesterday is without its head, legs and hands. Director CID, Waisea Vakamocea who has just returned from the scene confirms they

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Another Two Days for Power Restoration

For some people in the Central Division it may be another two days before their power is restored. FEA Acting Chief Executive Officer, Sunil De Silva said the main problem area is the Domain area which currently looks l

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Evacuation Centers Still Operational-DISMAC

The National Disaster Management Office confirms that 21 evacuation centers holding about seven hundred people are still operating in the Central, Northern and Western Divisions. DISMAC Director Joeli Rokovada said they

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20 year old passenger dies

The 20 year old passenger who was travelling in a car that was involved in a road accident at the Nadi back road last week has died. The deceased was accompanying the 30 year old driver in the car which he had won in a

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Medical Waste Dumped in the River

During the flooding of Navua River on Tuesday, passersby noticed medical waste floating in the river, apparently dumped there by a cleanup crew at the hospital. Photographs of the medical waste being dumped in the river

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Only few hours remain for Wellington 7s to kickoff

Only a few hours remain for one of the world's biggest 7s tournaments to kick off in the capital of New Zealand, with Fiji coach, Josateki Savou's men ready to prove critics wrong that they are not ready to take

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