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Tui Ba maintains biggest province is supporting interim Govt

The Tui Ba, Ratu Sairusi Nagagavoka maintains that the biggest province in the country is supporting the interim government's move to form a People's Charter to move the nation forward. Nagagavoka says that the

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First time for Saint Bedes college students to come to Suva

Coming to Suva for the first time for some of the students of Saint Bedes College and telling the public about teenage pregnancies, is a dream in itself. This is theme of the only school which is representing the North,

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Post Fiji audit released

A number of questionable deals, alleged abuse and mismanagement of tax dollars have been highlighted in Post Fiji Limited, in a Finance Ministry Internal Audit Unit report. It has been alleged that some former board mem

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3 new Permanent Secretaries appointed by PSC

Three new Permanent Secretaries were appointed by the Public Service Commission this morning. Savenaca Kaunisela, the current Divisional Commissioner Western has been appointed Permanent Secretary for Provincial Develop

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Interim Govt hope to get assistance from Chinese Govt

The Interim Government is hoping to get assistance from the Chinese government to complete some major road projects around the country. While speaking on a talkback on our sister station, Radio Sargam this afternoon, In

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Former FLP ministers in talks to settle compensation case

There are indications that some members of the former People's Coalition government, are willing to settle their case filed against the Fiji Military Forces, Commissioner of Police, Attorney General, coup leader Geor

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$30,000 raised at Catholic Tri-Annual gathering

$30 thousand dollars was raised at the weeklong Catholic Catekists Tri-Annual Gathering in Wairiki, Taveuni with 350 members in attendance. Wairiki Parish Priest, Father John Krispburn adds that the soli or proceeds wi

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FNA files case against interim administration

The Fiji Nursing Association's legal action against the interim administration has been filed in court. This has been confirmed by Association General Secretary, Kuini Lutua who said that as of this week, their case

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Major changes in Police force to take effect

Major changes are expected in the Fiji Police Force from early next year. Speaking to Village News, Chief of Staff Officer SSP Berenado Daveta confirms these changes have not being done for a long time. He said this w

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Agriculture Scam Trio Plead Not Guilty

Suncourt Hardware Directors, Dhansuk Lal Bhika and Gulabdass Bhika and former fisheries and forests official Suliasi Sorovakatini, today pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to defraud the government of $3.6 milli

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Youths arrested for allegedly stealing parking meters

Nausori Police have arrested two youths from Manoca Nausori who allegedly stole 7 parking meters from Nausori town earlier this week. Media Liaison Officer Eastern, Sergeant Sarwan Singh confirms the two allegedly stole

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Police keep close watch on Nightclubs opening hours

Police in the Suva area are keeping a close watch on the opening of nightclubs and the operations of black markets. Divisional Police Commander Southern, SP Ponsami Chetty said that special teams have been formed to tak

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Walking Out Of Poverty programme to help school dropouts

The "Walking out of poverty" programme provides opportunities for school dropouts with no skills to engage in economic activity. Speaking to Village News, International Labour organisation Director, Abu Zakari

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RKS to portray child labour

Helping young children who are earning a living when they should be in school is the dream story of the students of Ratu Kadavulevu School. With more then 65 students preparing for the event, School teacher Gade Maitoka

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Provincial councils back Interim Administrations Plan

The Interim Prime Minister has confirmed that majority of the provincial councils in the country are backing the interim administration's plan to set up a People's Charter to take Fiji forward. Commodore Frank B

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Legendary Fijian Musician to be laid to rest at home

Legendary Fijian Musician, Sakiusa Bulicokocoko will be laid to rest at home next Saturday after he passed away in Hawaii two weeks ago. Younger brother Usaia Radrokai Bulicokocoko has confirmed that they have received

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Auditor General raises concerns over Church debts

The Office of the Auditor General has raised concerns that despite making recommendations for a number of years, no legal action has been initiated against the Methodist Church of Fiji to recover the money owed to the go

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More free to air TV licenses could be issued

Interim Minister for Commerce, Industry, Investment and Communications Taito Waradi has informed the Interim cabinet that more companies could be issued free to air television broadcast licenses in the future. This is a

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Businessmen in the north being investigated on

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is now investigating some business people in the Northern Division for allegedly colluding with civil servants to defraud the government. FICAC spokesperson, Loraini Se

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