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Police look for missing 5yr old

Police are still looking for 5 year old Kolinio Meo Junior who is missing since Saturday night after being picked up by a stranger from his Mead Road home. Divisional Crime Officer Southern, SP Tevita Lesu believes that

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Australian Govt must tread carefully

The former Supervisor of Elections believes that the Australian Government must tread carefully while assisting the Interim Administration in finding someone to take up the post of Supervisor of Elections. After confirm

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Laid-off miners told to vacate their quarters

The Interim Minister for Social Welfare has today revealed that they will only be assisting the families of the laid-off miners at Vatukoula who are currently on the Family Assistance scheme. Responding to questions on

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Westech still owes thousands in taxes

Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority said Mining company, Westech Limited still owes thousands of dollars to FIRCA in taxes. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jitoko Tikolevu confirms they had talks with the compan

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Nadi man in police custody

A Nadi man is in police custody for allegedly assaulting a female enumerator who was trying to approach the suspect to register him as part of the National census. Nadi police confirm that the enumerator was pulling int

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Assistance sort from Australian Electoral Commission

The Constitutional Officers Commission is now seeking direct assistance from the Australian Electoral Commission to try and identify suitable candidates to take up the post of Supervisor of Elections. Speaking to Villag

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Concerns raised over BBQ venders

Suva Mayor, Peni Volavola has raised concerns that many BBQ venders are putting stoves on footpaths which are very dangerous. Volavola said this is a risk to people lives who walk on the footpaths and he said council w

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Bose Vanua proposals won’t be considered

The Great Council of Chiefs review team will not include the proposal handed in on behalf of the Tailevu chiefs by the Bose Vanua of Tailevu when the proposals are submitted to the Minister of Fijian Affairs later this w

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Man in custody for assaulting daughter

Nausori Police have taken a 43 year old man into custody from Navuso for allegedly assaulting his 7 year old daughter. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Keshri Lal confirms the alleged incident took place on Friday

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Coteba to claim $2.6m for damages

Europe Based project and construction management firm Coteba is claiming $2.6 million in damages from a subsidiary company of the Fiji National Provident Fund. Lawyers representing Coteba International confirm that they

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Police charge 2 for forgery

Nausori Police have charged a 27 year old Radio Personality and a 30 year old Sign writer from Nausori for allegedly forging a cheque and using the money to buy items from a supermarket. Divisional Crime Officer Easter,

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Churches to discuss Sunday ban

The Methodist Church of Fiji will today address its members on their stand to refrain away from purchasing anything or engaging in any recreational activities on Sunday's. Church Assistant General Secretary Reverend

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New tactics to battle home invasions

A special team has been formed by the Fiji Police Force to fight against violent robberies and Home invasions. Officers from the Uniform Operations, Criminal Investigations Department and the Dog section are now setting

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Census to determine squatters

The 2007 National Census will determine the number of squatters there are in the country and the amount of assistance each settlement would require. These are the words of Interim Minister for Social Welfare Adi Lau&#39

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Senior officers still under investigation

A number of senior officers are still under investigations by the Fiji Police Force. Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni has confirmed that these officers are being investigated after the December 5th takeover a

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Civil Servants under Investigation

Two senior civil servants in Labasa are now under police investigations for allegedly stealing water meters and other electrical items. The two, who were in charge of stock supplies at the Public Works Department allege

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Businesswoman Robbed

Police are looking for 8 men who robbed a 38 year old businesswoman of Samabula last night. She was inside the house when the suspects forcibly entered and threatened her with a cane knife and pinch bars before they ra

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Residents frustrated with water supply

The Suva water supply has confirmed that some areas between the Suva/Nausori corridor are still without water despite earlier stating that the water will be back to normal by mid day today. Divisional Water Engineer Cen

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Residents Still Without Water

The Suva Water Supply has confirmed that some areas between the Suva/Nausori corridor are still without water. Divisional Water Engineer Central/Eastern, Samuela Tubui has confirmed that his engineers are trying there b

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Ba to Submit GCC Proposal Next Week

There seems to be a split within the chiefs of the biggest province in the country, Ba, on their views regarding the review been carried out on the role of the Great Council of Chiefs. Former GCC chairman Ratu Ovini Bok

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