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Commodore Esala Teleni resigns

Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni has resigned from the Deputy Army Commander's post. Military spokesperson, Lt Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga confirms that Commodore Teleni's resignation from the RFMF has a

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High court to decide on Shameem’s as intervener

The High Court will decide tomorrow on whether Fiji Human Rights Commission Director, Doctor Shaishta Shameem will be allowed to be the intervener in the case of Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase and others against

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Simpson not in good terms with Interim Transport Minister

Land Transport Authority Chief Executive, Abraham Simpson said he was not in good terms with the Interim Transport Minister, Manu Korovulavula. Simpson was responding to the allegations made by Korovulavula yesterday af

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FICAC assess files obtained from LTA

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is now assessing the files and documents that were obtained from the Land Transport Authority as part of their investigations. FICAC has confirmed that based on the fin

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Volavola defends increase in overseas per diem

Suva Lord Mayor Peni Volavola has defended the increase in the overseas per diem for its councilors. Volavola said the Public Service Commission has brought about the changes, not the city council.   According

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LDS College students get ready for Tadra Kahani

Attending an integrated school and seeing the improvement it can have on a child is what the students of Latter Day Saints Church College will be doing for the Tadra Kahani 2007 that will be held tomorrow and Thursday n

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Interim PM says he isn’t involved

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he is not involved in the review of the Police Commissioner's contract. When questioned about the recent request by the Police Commissioner to review his cont

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Police look at other avenues

Deputy Police Commissioner Eroni Antonio has confirmed Police are now looking at other avenues to investigate Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase on allegations that he had asked for foreign intervention on December 5t

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Australian Defence Force threatened me-Interim PM

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has revealed for the first time that the Chief of the Australian Defence Forces had threatened him just days before December 5th, 2006. Commodore Bainimarama has hit o

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Nadi People ask for political stability

The people of Nadi are hoping that the current political situation in the country will be resolved soon so that the tourism industry is not affected. Saunaka villager, Seru Veveli Bogisa made the comment after Interim M

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CID team investigate death in Labasa

A team of CID officers are now trying to establish the cause of the death of a 24 year old garment worker of Labasa who passed away at the Labasa hospital yesterday. Divisional Crime Officer Northern, ASP Luke Rawalai h

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Tadra Kahani hype grows

The Hype and Buzz of Tadra Kahani 2007 tomorrow and Thursday night is growing. Months of practicing, theme decisions, painting of backdrops, designing and sewing of costumes and hard work will come to the fore tomorrow

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Interim PM hits out at Downer

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has revealed for the first time today that the Chief of the Australian Defense Forces had threatened him just days before December 5th, 2006. In an exclusive interview

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Bau High Chief appears in Court

Bau High Chief, Ratu Epenisa Cakobau today appeared before Suva Magistrate Ajmal Khan for the charge of intent to cause grievous bodily harm after allegedly assaulting a soldier, who is the son of Interim Prime Minister,

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Basic Food items prices go down

Prices and Incomes Board officers are monitoring the prices of basic food items in major supermarkets and retail outlets around the country. PIB Secretary, Ane Naulivou said the prices of basic food items are going down

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Interim PM concerned over alleged incident

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama is concerned over the alleged incident which involved his son and Ratu Epenisa Cakobau. Commodore Bainimarama said Ratu Epenisa should be brought to justice after the

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PSC suspends Acting Principal Economist

The Public Service Commission has suspended a 32 year old Acting Principal Economist at the National Planning Office, after allegations that he was instrumental in putting negative comments against the Interim Administr

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Korovulavula defends decision on LTA CEO’s termination

Interim Minister for Transport Manu Korovulavula has today defended his decision to terminate Land Transport Authority Chief Executive Officer Abraham Simpson. At a press conference this afternoon, Korovulavula revealed

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Teleni’s contract to be looked at this week

The Constitutional Officers Commission is now reviewing Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni's contract. Commission Chairman, Rishi Ram said Commodore Teleni wants some provisions of the contract changed and

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Police question man for sodomising student

Nausori Police are questioning a 45 year old man, for allegedly sodomising a 14 year old student. Divisional Police Media Liasion Officer Eastern, Sergeant Sarwan Singh confirms that the matter was reported to police ov

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