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No talks expected between Interim PM and Qarase

No talks are expected between Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama and Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase as Commodore Bainimarama said Qarase has nothing to offer the Interim administration. In an ex

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Police appeal for information from public on escapee

Police are appealing for information from members of the public on the whereabouts of 28 year old, Dei Vakabogi, who escaped from the Medium Prison Complex at Naboro between late Saturday and early Sunday morning. Dei V

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Qarase denies leaving President in the dark

Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said he used to brief President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo on a regular basis following claims that he kept the President in the dark in relation to a number of issues. Qarase said the Fi

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Former SDL ministers to be questioned on land issues

A number of former SDL ministers are expected to be questioned soon after allegations received by the Independent Investigation team for Fijian institutions. One of the Team members, Ponipate Lesavua said they are now

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Police team to try to locate missing taxi driver

A team of 10 police detectives will today try to locate the taxi that belongs to a Navua family who went missing in April last year. Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Pradeep Kumar confirms that the clothes they

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Diesel and Kerosene prices to increase from today

The price of diesel and kerosene will increase again from today while the price of motor spirit and outboard fuel will decrease. PIB has announced that the price of Kerosene will go up by 2 cents, from $1.28 to $1.30 ce

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Saint Bedes College to make dream story a reality

Raising awareness on the number of unplanned pregnancies in the country. This is the outcome of brain storming discussion sessions of the forty hostel students at Saint Bedes College in Savusavu who are coming to Suva t

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Diesel and kerosene prices to increase again

The price of diesel and kerosene will increase again from tomorrow while the price of motor spirit and outboard fuel will decrease. The Prices and Incomes board has announced today that effective from mid night tonight,

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Fiji Military Forces deny claims

The Fiji Military Forces has denied claims that Military Officers were at the Nausori Airport yesterday to monitor ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase's arrival in Suva. Army Spokesperson Lt. Colonel Mosese Tikoit

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Cententary Church members welcome Ousted PM

Members of the Cententary church congregation today welcomed Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and his wife at a church service in Suva. Speaking in Fijian, the Church elder said members of the Cententary church eag

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No presentations by former Post Fiji Chairman in next board meeting Former Chairman of Post Fiji Limited Mahendra Patel will not make any presentations to the current Post Fiji Board in relation to allegations leveled a

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Police question men in relation to taxi driver death

Lami Police are still questioning three men in relation to the death of 24 year old taxi driver Murad Buksh. Divisional Crime Officer Southern, SP Tevita Lesu has confirmed that the three are expected to be charged late

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Police hunt for seven men involved in robbery

Police are hunting for seven men who robbed a 34 year old Company Director off cash, jewellery, Laptop and other items to a value of more than $70,000. The victim was at home in Namadi Heights, Tamavua when the robbers

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Qarase says he will abide by the laws

Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase has assured the security forces that he will not breach the Public Order Act and will always follow the laws of the land. Qarase said he knows that some members of the security for

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Qarase says he will abide by the laws

Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase has assured the security forces that he will not breach the Public Order Act and will always follow the laws of the land. Qarase said he knows that some members of the security for

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Nothing wrong in accompanying ousted PM-Daily Post GM

The General Manager of Daily Post newspaper said he sees nothing wrong in going to Mavana yesterday with the SDL National Director, Peceli Kinivuwai to accompany ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase back to Suva. Mesa

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Sunday bans need to be reconsidered-Ratu Peni Volavola

According to the Methodist Church Vice President and Suva Town Mayor, Ratu Peni Volavola the issue of Sunday ban needs to be re considered. Volavola said that it is an issue that needs to be considered by all municipali

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Outrigger declared best Hotel in South Pacific

The Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji resort on the Coral Coast was declared the best hotel in the South Pacific Islands in Sydney. General Manager Darren Shaw said he is very proud that apart from being nominated as a final

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Children to benefit from investment-Chief Fire Officer

The Chief Fire Officer said children are the ones that will benefit from the investment put in place to educate them on safety rules. This comes after 13 year old Losalin Qauqau, a student of Samabula Primary School, sa

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