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Bainimarama says Fiji’s making steady progress

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, has told the UN General assembly that there has been steady progress made in a number of areas pertaining to the upholding of the Constitution, the investigation into

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RFMF could not let any unacceptable situation-Interim PM

The Republic of Fiji military Forces under the current constitution is charged with the security and the defense as well as the well being of the nation. These are the words of interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bai

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Qarase was warned by Bainimarama

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has reveled to the  62 UN General assembly that  during the last 4 years he was trying his best with the  Laisenia Qarase elected government to reverse i

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1987 coup were fateful days in Fiji’s history-Interim PM

The events of May 14 and September 25th of 1987 were fateful days in the history of Fiji. These were the words of Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama during his address to the 62nd United Nations general

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Police lay murder charges against 5 men

Police have laid murder charges against five men for allegedly killing 74 year old Josateki Cavu of Nabouwalu who passed away at the Labasa hospital on Thursday morning. Divisional Crime Officer Northern, ASP Luke Rawal

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Census 2007 roundup

A handful of enumerators are today focusing on call backs as the Census 2007 team round up its work. Census Commissioner, Epeli Waqavonovono believes their work will be fully completed by the end of today. He said some

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Interim PM defends Dec 5th takeover

Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama this morning delivered his keynote speech to the 62nd UN general assembly for the first time describing the reason why he overthrew the democratically elected government

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Marketing important for Fiji-Tourism Minister

In the wake of the Fiji Visitors Bureau receiving their much awaited $2 million dollars for further advertising campaigns, Interim Tourism Minister, Bernadette Ganilau said marketing is very important for the Industry as

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Sugar Festival begins

The Sugar City will start looking colourful from today as Sugar Festival begins. With the Theme of "To raise funds and help poor and needy", Sugar Festival Association Administration Officer, Anita Raj, said t

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Shameema Ali releases Counter report

A counter report to Fiji Human Rights Commission Director, Shaista Shameem's second report to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has been released by a group of senior constitutional and Human Rights lawyers

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More questioned in relation to Chiefs death

Labasa Police are questioning some people in regards to the death of 74 year old Josateki Cavu of Nabouwalu, who passed away yesterday at the Labasa hospital. Divisional Crime Officer Northern, ASP Luke Rawalai said the

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Military warn people over false rumors

The military has warned people and individuals who are spreading rumors and making false prophecies about the fall of the interim administration, saying they will be dealt with accordingly. Military spokesperson, Lt Col

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APRIL hits out at Anthony

The legal counsel for APRIL Development, Renee Lal has hit out at the statements made by FNPF board member, Felix Anthony on APRILS' involvement in fraudulent practice, on the Natadola resort project. In a statement

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Interim PM holds bilateral meetings in New York

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has held a number of bilateral meetings in New York, which he says will derive larger economic benefits for Fiji from its membership in the UN family. Commodore Bainim

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Teleni highlights sacrifices by late officers

Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni has called on all police officers to continue making Fiji a safe place for our citizens. While paying tribute to all police officers who passed away between September 29th last

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Man gets 3 yrs for breaking into PM’s office

A man convicted of breaking into the Interim Prime Ministers office, was sentenced to 3 years in jail by the Suva Magistrates court this morning. 31 year old Etuate Suguturaga, who was also charged with several counts o

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3 in serious condition after accident

An ambulance driver, a nurse and a woman are in serious condition at the CWM hospital after the ambulance they were in, tumbled twice near FIT Samabula this morning. Samabula Police have confirmed that the ambulance was

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Fiji Day 2007 launched today

Fiji Day 2007 was today launched by Acting Prime Minister, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau at the Home Affairs Ministry. Nailatikau said that although a public holiday is set to be celebrated on the 8th, the interim government w

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Mining Company on track-Wesson

Westech Mining Company's Christmas present to Fiji will be in the form of Gold. Brian Wesson, Director for the Company said that the mining company is on track to unearthing gold by the festive season despite being

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2009 Visa Lottery to begin on Thursday at 5am

The United States of America today announce that the registration for the 2009 Diversity Visa lottery will begin at 5am next Thursday and will end on December 3rd at 5am. US Embassy Vice Consul, Quinn Plant said all app

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