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3 Architecture firms chosen to design tourism project

Three Architecture firms have been chosen to design the major tourism development underway in Nausori. The Master Developers - Executive Development Properties Fiji Limited's Managing Director Neale Slack said a Me

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Petition drawn up against US embassy construction

Princess Rd residents are putting together a petition to handover to the relevant authorities on their grievances regarding the construction of the American Embassy at Tamavua. Construction work goes on until early hour

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More than $300,000 raised at Methodist conference day 1

The Methodist Church has raised more than $300,000 on the first day of the annual conference, which was opened this morning at Furnival Park. Church General Secretary, Rev Ame Tugawe said the amount raised is expected t

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Youths should never be taken for granted-Interim AG

Youths should never be taken for granted. These were the words of Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Saiyad Khaiyum speaking at the closing ceremony for the National Youth Conference on Ethical Leadership at St Andrew'

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27 Legal Practitioners admitted to the Bar

27 new Legal Practitioners were admitted to the Bar today before the Presiding Chief Justice, Justice Anthony Gates, family members and friends. While addressing them today, Justice Gates reminded them that they have jo

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Church President thanks congregation for donations

Methodist Church President, Rev Laisiasa Ratabacaca today thanked the 109 thousand 6 hundred and 17 devoted members of the congregation for their kind donations and financial assistance to the church. In his openin

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Hunt on for 6 robbers

The hunt is on for 6 men who robbed a Company Director yesterday in Tamavua. Assistant Police Public Relations Officer, Suliano Tevita confirmed the 6 entered the house while the director and his family were sleeping an

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FNPF hits out at Vanua Nahongo

The Fiji National Provident Fund has hit out at claims by the Vanua Nahongo in Nadroga that they have been ill treated by representatives of the Fund. Spokesman of the Yatule resort landowners, Ratu Osea Gavidi had earl

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Police conduct Post Mortem of body found in river

The post mortem of 66 yr old man whose body was found floating in the Wainikoro river yesterday afternoon, was conducted this morning. Divisional Crime Officer Northern, ASP Luke Rawalai said that his death was caused b

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Qarase says he came out all right

Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase says although he was snubbed by NZ Prime Minister, Helen Clark and his Australian counterpart, John Howard at the Pacific Island leaders Forum in Kiribati, he came out all right. Qa

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Companies tender interest in Govt services

A total of 44 companies have tendered in their expression of interest on the provision of government services. Permanent Secretary for Public Service, Taina Tagicakibau said the ministry will continue with the project t

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Police now gathering evidence on senior officers

Police are now in the process of gathering evidence against those senior officers who are allegedly operating businesses. Assistant Police Commissioner, Ethical Standards, Jese Marovia told Village News this morning tha

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Tadra Kahani will be spectacular-Loretta

Organisers, Total Event Company Manager, Loretta Jackson said this year's Tadra Kahani will indeed be spectacular. Schools taking part are: In the primary division, Veiuto Primary, Tacirua Primary, Nadi Christia

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Body found floating in river

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 66 year old man whose body was found floating in the Wainikoro river yesterday afternoon. Divisional Crime Officer Northern, ASP Luke Rawalai has con

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Interim PM says lawyers are wasting their time

Suspended Chief Justice, Daniel Fatiaki will only be reinstated if an independent inquiry team investigates allegations leveled against him since the year 2000 and clears him. In an exclusive interview with Village News

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Tadra Kahani ready to kick off

The Tadra Kahani which features schools from around the country will see students telling their stories through dance and music. Total Event Marketing Manager, Loretta Jackson said everything is on track as nine seconda

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Roads Engineer Northern looks for funds from Govt

The Divisional Engineer Roads Northern A.S Fernando said some road projects in the North are on hold as they are now waiting for the Interim Government to release funds. Fernando said they want to upgrade some bridges b

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International call charges likely to drop

Plans are now in motion to try and merge the operations of FINTEL and Telecom Fiji Limited which is expected to result in reduced international call charges in the future. ATH CEO Tomasi Vakatora told Village news after

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Parents told not to over depend on Govt

Parents should not be overly dependent on the government for their children's education. Interim Education Minister, Netani Sukanivalu said the parents should play their part well and should be prepared to bear thei

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Australia prepared to help in elections

Australia will be prepared to help Fiji's Interim government hold election in 2009 if the polls are credible. The Foreign Minister Alexander Downer has been quoted as saying in Canberra by AU News that the elections

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