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ATH hopeful to secure licenses

The three telecommunication carriers in the country, Vodafone, FINTEL and Telecom Fiji are expected to sign new licensing deals with the interim government within the next few days which is expected to end their monopoly

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Street party to kick off New Year

A huge stage across the road, music from five different radio stations and over 15,000 watts of music will be used tonight to herald in the New Year at the Village street party. Organizers, Total Event Company Director

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Alleged murderer expected to be charged

Police are expected to charge the 49 year old woman from Nalawa, Ra, who allegedly murdered her 63 year old older sister yesterday afternoon, once the post mortem results have been released. Director CID Waisea Vakamoce

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Well known rugby player charged

Police have charged a 35 year old well known rugby player for allegedly assaulting a Police Officer early yesterday morning. Director CID Waisea Vakamocea confirms the Special Constable was doing road block duties at th

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Woman murders older Sister

Police are currently questioning a 49 year old woman from Nalawa, Ra, who allegedly murdered her 63 year old elder sister yesterday afternoon. Director CID Waisea Vakamocea confirms the two had an argument and the young

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Police investigate Rewa bridge accident

Police are still investigating the death of a man in his late 20’s who died instantly this morning, when the FEA truck he was driving crashed into the railing of the Rewa Bridge before tumbling over the side. The

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No change in tune for Women’s Group

The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua have not changed their tune, believing that any appointment regarding the position of the Vice President or the President of the country should be carried out within the consitituion o

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Social Welfare staff works overtime

Social Welfare Staff are working overtime to ensure that those under the Social Welfare Scheme receive their payments on time. This is the view of Interim Social Welfare Minister, Adi Laufitu Malani who adds that it is

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Fire destroys Kura Factory

Police are investigating a case of a fire which completely destroyed a Kura factory in Lautoka yesterday morning. Director CID Waisea Vakamocea confirms the fire started around 4am, however it is not known at this stage

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Another life lost to our roads

The last Sunday of 2007 sees another life lost to our roads. Police are investigating the death of a man in his late 20s, early this morning at 6.45 at the Rewa Bridge, after the FEA truck he was driving tumbled over th

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Fuel prices to increase again

Some bad news awaits consumers heading into the New Year with the Prices and Incomes Board expecting to announce increases in fuel prices yet again. PIB Secretary Ane Naulivou confirmed to Village news that due to the v

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Investigations on Nasir completed

Investigations against Assistant Police Commissioner Crime, Nasir Ali have been completed and handed to Deputy Police Commissioner, Eroni Antonio. Antonio has confirmed that he has received the report, however he has gi

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Loads of light to welcome New Year

The New Year will be met with loads of light, thousands of watts of music and fun for the entire family like nowhere else in Fiji. Organizers of the Annual Village street party, Total Event Company Director, Loretta Jac

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Consorted effort needed to reduce drowning

The Interim Minister for Education Netani Sukanaivalu said a consorted effort is needed to try and reduce the number of drowning cases amongst children after a five year old and an 11 year old drowned in two separate inc

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8 missing at sea

Police have activated their search and rescue unit to look for 8 people who are missing at sea in two separate fibre glass boats. On Wednesday a white fibre glass boat with 3 people on board left Tala-ulia village Kadav

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More than 30 drivers arrested in west

Police in Western Division have arrested and charged more then 30 drivers who were caught drunk driving over the Christmas break. Divisional Traffic Officer Western, ASP Richard Raju has confirmed that a team of more th

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President turns 87 today

The Turaga na Tui Vuda, President Ratu Josefa Iloilo turns 87 years old today and a huge celebration is planned at the cheifly village of Viseisei this evening. As preparations for the celebrations continue, the Citizen

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Street Party for everybody

The New Year will be met with loads of light, thousands of watts of music and fun for the entire family like nowhere else in Fiji. Organizers of the annual Village street party, Total Event Company Director, Loretta Jac

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2 children die in separate drowning incidents

Two children died in seperate drowning incidents yesterday despite the continuous plea from police for people to exercise precautions. Police confirm a 5 year old girl drowned in the Wainimala river at Laselase Village

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Interim Education Minister denies allegation

Former Director of FIT Kolineo Meo has alleged that Interim Minister for Education Netani Sukanaivalu has abused his statutory powers to sabotage his private practice. In a statement today, Meo said he had established a

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