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Inmates spend lunch with families

For the first time in the history of the Prison department families and relatives are being allowed to spend the Christmas lunch together with their love ones. Commissioner of Prisons Brigadier Iowane Naivalurua said it

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Bootleggers issued strong warning

Police have issued a strong warning to all those who are selling liquor without a license or those selling liquor after hours. Chief-of staff Police Force SSP Berenando Daveta has warned these bootleggers that if found

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Woman found unconscious in motel

A 35 year old woman of Nabua is admitted in critical condition at the CWM hospital after she was found unconscious and with severe head injuries inside a Motel in Suva yesterday. The Central Police Station has confirmed

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Police to put up check points

If you are thinking of drinking and driving, then think twice about it as there will be a heavier police presence on roads from today and tomorrow. Police Chief of Staff-Operations SSP Berenando Daveta told Village News

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Watch what you eat-Wahid

Watch what you eat today until New Year. This warning comes from The General Secretary of Fiji College of General Practitioners, Doctor Wahid Khan who said that this time of the year, many people indulge themselves with

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Take extra precaution-Police

Police are urging members of the public to take extra precaution this festive season. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita asks drivers to please not drink and drive. Corporal Tevita adds that if you

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Fiji celebrates Christmas

It’s Christmas Day, the day Christians everywhere celebrate the birth of Jesus. With this thought in mind, a lot of people plan to celebrate his birthday by being with family and friends. Here's what people

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Moti has right to come to Fiji

Controversial Solomon Islands Attorney General Julian Moti has the right to come to Fiji as he is a Fiji born citizen. This has been confirmed by Immigration Director, Viliame Naupoto after PNG's The National report

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Practice fire safety measures-Fire dept

The Fire Department hopes everyone has a good safe Christmas this week and adds that people must take precautions and be fire safe. Acting Chief Fire Officer, Qio Mocetai said to prevent fires this festive season one mu

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Major development expected in Rotuma

A major development is being considered for the island of Rotuma. Commissioner Eastern Tomasi Tui confirms that a Government taskforce arrived in Rotuma this morning and they plan to submit a paper to Cabinet for its co

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Learn true meaning of Christmas-Arya

The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji President, Kamlesh Arya has urged people to learn the values and the true meaning of Christmas. And Legend FM took to the streets of the capital today to speak to the people on how t

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No foul play suspected in man’s death

Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Ramesh Chand confirms that foul play was not suspected in the death of the 79 year old who was under investigation for allegedly molesting a 7 year old girl of Nausori on Friday afte

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Show compassion/Humility-Church

The largest Christian denomination in the country, the Methodist Church of Fiji is calling on the nation to come together over the next two days and show compassion and humility for your fellow citizens. Speaking to Vil

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4 Yr Old Girl Allegedly Raped

Police are now questioning a 12 year old student of Kadavu for allegedly raping a 4 year old girl week before last. Kadavu police has confirmed that the 12 year old was arrested by police on Saturday afternoon and he is

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Police investigate man’s death

Nausori Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 79 year old man of Nausori who was under investigation for allegedly molesting a 7 year old girl. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern ASP Ramesh

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Consumers urged to be carefull

Consumers are being urged to be careful when doing their last minute shopping as shop owners may try to take advantage of the situation. Consumer Council CEO Premila Kumar said that consumers need to be very cautious an

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Roads/Bridges washed away

A number of bridges and roads have been washed away in Sigatoka and Ba as the Nadi Weather Office warns of more flash flooding in low lying areas today. Lautoka Police confirm that Valley Bridge in Sigatoka has been was

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SDL shocked on Draunidalo’s death

The SDL has expressed shock and is saddened at the untimely passing of former Lieutenant Colonel and Ousted Minister in the SDL government Savenaca Draunidalo in a boating accident on Saturday afternoon in Naroi waters i

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PSC relooks overseas training

Interim Minister for Public Service Commission Poseci Bune said the PSC is not reaping the benefits from the millions of tax dollars used for overseas training for civil servants. Speaking at a recent workshop Bune sai

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FICAC hopeful of concluding investigations

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is hoping to conclude investigations against former executives of Post Fiji Limited and Airports Fiji Limited before the end of this year. Chief Investigator Inspector

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