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Foul play not ruled out in Rewa death

Police as yet have not ruled out foul play in relation to the discovery of a body of 20 year old youth of Suvalailai village, Rewa on Thursday. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Ramesh Chand confirms the post-moterm

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Do not spend all in festive season-CMDA

Do not spend all your money during the festive season. That is the advice from the Capital Markets Development Authority to members of the public saying that it is important to save and invest surplus funds arising from

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First fully refurbished aircraft to be released

Fiji's regional airline, the Pacific Sun has announced the release of its first fully refurbished nine seater Islander Aircraft with new seating and improved interior finishings. Pacific Sun's General Manager, M

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Report Highlights Alleged Abuse

Several cases of alleged corruption, financial mismanagement and breaches of government policies and procedures in certain ministries and statutory authorities have been identified following special investigations conduc

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Commissioner Northern Appears in Court

Two senior officers from the Commissioner Northern’s office this morning appeared in the Labasa Magistrates Court charged with 41 counts of offences relating to fraud, abuse of office and abuse of government funds.

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Civil Servants Victimized - SDL

The SDL party believes that the civil servants are being victimized by the interim government to try and get its way after revelations that another pay cut is now being explored after the high court quashed the cabinet d

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Forensic Samples to be Sent Overseas

After ongoing negative media coverage of the Health Ministry's delay in handling of Shaveet Kumar's case, Kumar's forensic samples will be taken to Australia for analysis by the police this afternoon. Shavne

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Interim Govt explores further paycut

Another paycut for civil servants is now being actively explored by the interim government after the high court quashed the cabinet decision to reduce the retirement age in the civil service from 60 to 55 years yesterday

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Inmates Sing Carols

Inmates from the Korovou Prison are trying to take advantage of the festive season to show their remorse and turn to members of the public as they seek to rehabilitate themselves. Around 26 inmates, some who are serving

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FTA,FPSA welcomes court decision

The Fijian Teachers Association and the Fiji Public Service Association have welcomed the court decision and called on the interim government to adhere to the ruling. The Fijian Teachers Association General Secretary Ma

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Several cases of alleged corruption identified

Several cases of alleged corruption, financial mismanagement and breaches of government policies and procedures in certain ministries and statutory authorities have been identified following special investigations conduc

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Police investigate alleged murder

Police are investigating the alleged murder of a 20 year old youth of Suvalailai village, Rewa yesterday. Divisional Police Commander Eastern, SSP Emosi Baleinuku who is in the village has confirmed that that there were

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Clark Laughs Off Bainimarama Comparison

NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark has laughed off suggestions on billboards in Auckland that she is like Fiji's Commodore Frank Bainimarama. With the controversial Electoral Finance Act just one day old in NZ, its oppon

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FICAC Seeking Extradition Orders

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is still in the process of getting extradition orders from the courts to bring in former Fiji Broadcasting Corporation CEO, Francis Herman and former Fiji Sports Council

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Be loyal police officers told

A total of 109 officers today participated in the Police Recruits Passing out parade this morning at Nasova. Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni reminded the officers that they are going through tough times and a

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Shopping Hours Extended

Good news for last minute Christmas shoppers, as shops in the capital city will have extended hours this weekend. President of the Suva Retailers Association, Himmat Lodhia said to avoid the rush they have experienced i

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Commissioner Northern in custody

Commissioner Northern, Misaele Naivalu is now in custody at the Labasa Police Station. Naivalu was arrested and taken into custody by the officers of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption yesterday afternoo

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Interim Govt to improve NLTB services

The Interim Prime Minister has stressed that the interim government is now concentrating on the much needed changes to the Native Land Trust Board which will result in improved services. Commodore Frank Bainimarama said

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GCC, Methodist Church failed in its duties-Yabaki

The Great Council of Chiefs and the Methodist Church of Fiji have failed in their duties to create an understanding on why adequate land is needed to assist the landless people. These are the words of Citizens Constitut

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PM’s office to officiate Chinese govt request

The Prime Minister's Office will facilitate the request of the Chinese government for no duty to be levied on all materials and machines from China to be used in the construction of the new Navuso bridge. Permanent

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