Stanley Ian Simpson
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Director Mai TV Fiji @maitvfiji and Business Media ▫️ Communications Consultant ▫️Based in Fiji ▫️
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Joined June 2021
While we celebrate - lets also not forget to thank Australia. They helped facilitate and provide financial support for the set up of the Fijian Drua and our inclusion in Super Rugby Pacific, and have sponsored the Drua for 3 years through their PacificAus sports programme. (1).
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Emotional. Tears and Joy after hearing the MIDA Act 2010 will be repealed! .This means alot to all of us who are passionate about our media industry and value our media freedom. 12 years - we had this hammer hanging over our heads, so nice to see the hammer being removed!
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We almost went broke several times trying to keep Mai TV alive. Not a single cent from government, not even during Covid. Struggling on an enormously uneven playing field, exhausting our investments just to survive, to keep our neck above water while swimming against the tide . .
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Crowded in, PM Bainimarama says "of course" when asked by an Aus journo if he will respect the outcome of the elections, then unhappy with the question, asks "havent they got any intelligent reporter from Australia to come ask me a better question than that?"
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Through some really tough times my NCF partners kept saying - Stan keep moving forward. We are praying. Keep believing. The tide will change. I now see. They had $93 million. We had faith 🤍.
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When your son exposes you on national TV for not turning up to the CWM Hospital clean up that you helped rally your fellow alumni to attend. And your senior OG @selinakuruleca is cackling beside him. I suspect a set up! 😅
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PAP-NFP-SODELPA leaders need to talk to some of their supporters to tone it down with the hateful and vindictive language. 'Terminate this person, arrest this person'. Everything that happens must follow the lawful proper process (1).
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RIP Allen Lockington. Witty, intelligent, you kept the country entertained, informed, with humourous and provocative letters. Was the good Samaritan for many during Covid. You would have enjoyed and thrived in the new spirit of freedom and democracy we now enjoying. Gone too soon.
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This fish is dedicated to friends who always say bad things about me and make fun of me
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You dont need to be a lawyer. Just have an eye for things, a nose for a good story, build good contacts and networks, research and seek expert views, have some common sense and a little bit of guts. You will make mistakes from time to time, but minimise it, build credibility.
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Bula Everyone! I am now officially on twitter. The real me.
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We really should change this secret ballot stuff. MP's should show how they vote so their voters know.
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Flying Fijians captain Waisea Nayacalevu and hooker Tevita Ikanivere wearing the WOWS Kids Fiji wrist band in the game against Australia, supporting children battling with cancer in Fiji! .#WalkOnWalkStrong
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Suspension letters for Commissioner of Police Sitiveni Qiliho and Corrections Office Commissioner Francis Kean are being delivered by the President's Office this morning following the COC meeting yesterday.
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Washing the team jerseys, shorts, socks and muscle vests throughout the whole season and tending to their post match meals and recovery - a huge thanks to Siteri Sigavou and the U18 mothers - the unsung heroes behind the scenes!
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SODELPA source: The next government will be PAP-NFP-SODELPA.
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No FijiFirst Opposition MP's attended this evening's reception for the opening of Parliament hosted by His Excellency the President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere.
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Deputy PM and Minister for Finance Biman Prasad becomes first MP to officially deliver part of his speech in the Hindi language in Parliament since 2014
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Breaking: Elections Office sources say Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem was today handed his letter of suspension by the President's Office - effective immediately. Saneem's phone has since been switched off
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The team at the Ministry for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation. Ashwin, Lynda, Sashi.#WhenFoesBecomeFRIENDS
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FBC board says it is shocked to have been made aware that sacked CEO Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum earns considerably more than Ministers and even the PM, and confirms recent purchase of CEO vehicle costing FBC nearly $200,000.
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February may well go down as the month of apologies. From FBC to Rabuka, Rabuka to Ahluwalia, Bainimarama to Fiji, Fiji to the Forum. Some apologies were praised, some attacked and ridiculed. Apologies are the way we try to clear our past, start afresh and move on.
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Surreal. Watching the two most powerful men of the past 16 years in Fiji, Bainimarama and Sayed-Khaiyum, walking into CID HQ for questioning. Just as surreal as when I saw Rabuka, the most powerful man in Fiji from 1987 to 1999 walking to court for his mutiny trial in 2006 (1).
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I dont like fake accounts or people with false names commenting on my page. You want to discuss or debate - show your face and be true. Not hide behind anonymity.
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Fiji Corrections sources confirm 2000 coup leader George Speight has been transferred to Medium Prison as process is being set in motion to secure his release after serving over 20 years in prison (1).
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FBC Board Chairman Sashi Singh confirms all the state broadcaster's board members have resigned - effective today.
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We've figured out the formula. The more financial losses a CEO makes, the more he should get, and the higher his salary and bonuses.
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The thing I'm really looking most forward to as a journalist is getting to interview Ministers and Permanent Secretaries on my Simpson@8 show again. For 16 years I couldnt get any Minister of anything on my show except 1 or 2 - as all my invitations were ignored (1)
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Proud and emotional. Watching son Mitchell Simpson and mates at the Navy basic recruit course passout today. Thank you to everyone who, in whatever way, have helped raise our boy 🤍
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Over and out. Please follow La and the Mai TV team and all our amazing media colleagues from CFL, FBC, Fiji Sun, Fiji Times, Fiji TV, Fiji Live, IB, Pacnews and freelancers, and media colleagues from Australia and NZ for other updates. I'm going swimming. Talk later.
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Rabuka is new PM of Fiji! Defeats former PM Bainimarama 28-27 in a secret ballot. The PAP-NFP-SODELPA coalition will form the next government!.#ButThereIsARatInTheKitchen.
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We played every industry trick we knew - focus on our niche, nurture some partnerships, look after our staff, produce quality, score small victories and do what you need to do to keep going….
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Attacked, sometimes viciously, that he had done a deal with FijiFirst and would side with son-in-law Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum - it was Bill Gavoka who ultimately played Father Christmas for those who wanted change. Lobbying by church leaders and close friends played a key part
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A Blue Ribbon win is rare these days. We last won the Blue Ribbon in 2012. A decade ago. It has been worth the wait. This is a very special one for us because Semesa is our boy. Our development. We did not recruit him 🦁🔥🥇🇫🇯
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On my way to the pool and just want to ask: Please try to keep comments and posts happy and gracious and not vindinctive and vengeful. And media colleagues: I know some of you are happy - but keep to our code of ethics - Fair, Balanced and Accurate for all sides.
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Rooster Chicken has come on board to sponsor the Fijiana 15s for the historic two-test match against Japan and the Wallaroos in Australia. Team is now called the Rooster Chicken Fijiana 15s. Rooster Chicken is winning with women's rugby.
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Sending Victor, Gabby and George off to the Deans Finals with a prayer at Bureta 🙏🏾
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World Rugby needs to take those blinking biased refs on a training course that black people should also be allowed to win rugby matches! .Put some people from Kenya or Zimbabwe to be TMOs. They all bloody white and one-eyed right now!.
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FBC Board terminates CEO Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum's employment contract
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Bainimarama's attack on the President in Parliament today was unprecedented. It also could be a breach of Standing Order 62 on Prohibited References and he could be referred to the Privileges Committee and possibly suspended.
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Alleged assault of partner saw Drua superstar 'The Bossman' Vinaya Habosi's contract terminated. A complaint against the winger has been lodged at the Namaka Police Station for assault. Mai TV understands the incident happened last week.
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My Uncle John and cousin Julian with their catch in Savusavu today. I suddenly want to go home to Savusavu!
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PM Rabuka arriving into Vanua Levu this morning. He will visit Wailevu village today, then to his village of Drekeniwai tomorrow to open their village hall
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SODELPA has decided. They will join PAP-NFP. 13-12. Gavoka: "Democracy has won!".
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They've been viciously attacked and ridiculed but lets thank Waqainabete, Bulitavu and Premila for being the Opposition MP's that continue to speak out, and challenge Govt. All other Opposition MP's seem to have gone missing and quiet. Every govt needs a strong Opposition party.
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I feel Govt PR should stop practice of making 'Major Announcement' alerts without specifying (even vaguely) what the announcement/press conf is about. Given major political changes recently, the use of the word major caused some anxiety and stress today 😀 as people waited (1).
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Gold medalist Open boys 3000 minutes. Running in flip flops chaser coke.
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Bainimarama's apology to the Fijian public. Posted via the FijiFirst facebook page.
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always watching out to ensure we dont look strong enough to provoke the big shark protecting the waters. We would be laughed at. Ridiculed. Look at their content - full of church programs. They behind on their license fee payments. No advertisers….
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Today was so intense that at one time, just as I was about to sit on the toilet, my phone rang, and I quickly ran out to where my phone was charging! .Only to find a cousin on the other side. He got a big swear and I told him I will call him back.
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Most of the non-fake FijiFirst supporters that used to come and comment and debate on my posts and on social media pages have disappeared or gone into their own echo chambers. They seem to have taken themselves out or have decided its not worth it (1).
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Leba Qarase, the widow of former Prime Minister and SODELPA founder Laisenia Qarase has arrived at Yue Lai. It is unclear whether she will address the SODELPA management board. A close family source said: "Someone I shall not name called."
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Sources reveal President cancelled a meeting with LOP Bainimarama last Friday and declined attempts by former AG Sayed-Khaiyum to meet with him. It is understood that some pressure has been put on the President by certain parties. FijiFirst has since written to the President (1).
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Looking back at the elections campaign - the former PM and AG ignored/rejected almost all requests for TV debates or media interviews except with FBC in the final days. Vijay of CFL and I and others were snubbed. I think it was a strategic mistake (1).
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It appears both the former PM and AG have left the country. They have usually travelled abroad in late Dec/early Jan for medical reviews. In Dec last year Aiyaz was in Singapore for medical checks while Bainimarama underwent cardiovascular surgery in Aus in early Jan this year.
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The President today suspended the Honourable Chief Justice Kamal Kumar with full pay following complaints for alleged misbehaviour that is being investigated for referral to a tribunal. Justice Salesi Temo has been appointed to act as the Chief Justice of Fiji.
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Rabuka says leaks from COC and other meetings shows that there remains alot of divided loyalties in the PM's Office and this is something they will be looking into.
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World Rugby, before you come to preach to us about how we run our FRU and suspend us and all that, why dont you guys first address the elephant you are all trying to hide in the room - the inherent bias, thinly veiled racism and unfair behaviour of refs against island players (1)
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MP Selai has taken Fiji's election campaign into new territory: The After Life.
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Now that its just the two girls in high school, I'm smiling and happy when I return from PTI. When it used to be the two elder boys, I always get weak after the PTI, go home, lie down and put a wet cloth over my head.
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Report of Abuse of Powers and Office received Wednesday 28th December at Totogo against COMPOL Sitiveni Qiliho, DCP Intendra Nair, ACP Surend Sami, ACP Abdul Khan and SP Aiyaz. Report made by former ASP Anare Masitabua of the supervisory committee of the Fiji Police Credit Union.
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On my way back from Yasawa and I come across this video, so I keep a look out to see which journo or cameraman from Mai TV is covering the story - instead I get a shock to see Koli! .#HeMayBeOurNewTopJournalist
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Mai TV journalist @lativerata .surprised her son Eroni who is representing Fiji in Touch Rugby at the Pacific Games 2023. He didn't know his mum was in SI providing coverage for Mai TV, she had told him she was in Vanua Levu for work. What a cherished moment for mother and son.
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Thank you to this flight attendant niece of mine on the flight from LA. You made me feel really special my dear, and I continue to love our Fiji Airways cabin crew. 🇺🇸🇫🇯
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FBC to present Matanigasau (traditional apology) to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka at his Namadi Heights home this evening.
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Bainimarama is a deeply polarizing figure but I disagree with comments to this widely shared photo that he is now alone or that his friends have left him.
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Pio headlines both newspapers today. He has been one of the new government's most assertive Ministers
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Looks like tripartite representation of coalition partners will be a feature of announcements and press confs in future. The change in tone/engagement with journos was welcome. But journos will need to step up with sharper challenging questions. Today felt like a honeymoon period
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Peoples Alliance Party leader Sitiveni Rabuka has voted
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SODELPA team met with both parties last night and will report to working committee at 8 this morning on key decision to make. Party sources say they leaning towards Fiji First as they have serious trust issues with PAP and were not impressed with PAP's presentation last night.
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Leader of Opposition Bainimarama has refused to accept the paid Govt quarters offered by PM Rabuka, as "it is illegal to make such an offer in the first place," and "the current law does not allow for such a benefit for the Leader of Opposition." (1).
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Sources confirm that Vishnu Mohan, chairman of the Public Service Commission has resigned. He resigned last week sending his letter from Canada where he has been living for some time. He was appointed PSC chairman in 2015. He made 13 new PS appointments a month before election
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Whoever wants SODELPA's 3 votes - start working your magic and charm now. For some - this is going to be like going back to your ex and asking to get married once again. For the other - its like asking the person whose father you got unemployed and sent to jail to marry you.
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Love him or hate him Mr Saneem is a great Supervisor of Elections and is doing a great job. Its his personality that inflames his detractors and lets him down at key moments (1).
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Emotional, Heartfelt, Powerful maiden speech Hon. Aliki Bia. You and Hon. Sashi Kiran have been the most compelling and inspiring for me so far.
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Assure FijiFirst supporters they part of the Fijian family and are safe, protected and will not be discriminated and targeted. Moving forward should be the focus - not revenge. We are a country deeply divided and leaders need to bring us together - not push us further apart (2).
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A jointly controlled operation conducted by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) and the Fiji Police Force on Tuesday has resulted in the arrest of three individuals in Raiwaqa, Suva suspected of importing the illicit drug methamphetamine.
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Next time I see a Fijian player dive towards the deadball line to score in a HK semifinal sudden death I am going to climb a coconut tree, scream and jump!!.
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MP Selai's 243 blunder that is being ridiculed across social media should not disguise the fact that #Fiji First is running a formidable, smart and very strategic campaign and that the Opposition needs to up their game with their campaign strategy, messaging and ground game.
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Next year we gonna hear Satish again:."He ran and won gold for Cuvu last year. He ran for Immaculate Conception last year. He ran for Vunisea last yr.He ran for Natabua last yr.She ran for Bucalevu last year. She ran for Ba Methodist last year. Bring them all to Suva! 🤣🤣🤣.
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Good news. Our first fighters - Dr Fong, Dr Aalisha and Dr Tudravu have been cleared and are all out of isolation. 3 negative tests over 14 days.
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Vinaka Grammar. Ending it all where we started. With a prayer and church service at the school hall! .Been a great season ….
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Fijian Media Association editors and news directors today met the Minister for Communications Hon. Manoa Kamikamica to discuss the removal of draconian media laws that has restricted and stifled media freedom for over a decade, as well as improving the Fiji media landscape.
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Sources: Leader of Opposition Bainimarama does not want to apologise.
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This request by some party leaders for the RFMF Commander to intervene in the elections count is crazy and ill advised. We do not want the military to intervene. That's not their job in this democratic process (1).
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Bainimarama: "I am going to fight this charge. Not only for my reputation, for democracy, for all Fijians, and of course for the Constitution."
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Bainimarama and Qiliho escorted out. Qiliho tightly handled by Police who usher him in the right direction. Bainimarama behind him with Police officers following. Both are quickly ushered into the waiting van which speeds off. What a moment to witness! And I have witnessed many!.
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Coalition govt invites former PM Mahendra Chaudhry to lead the Fiji Sugar Corporation board. First reported by the Fiji Sun
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FBC CEO Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has told a recent staff meeting he will not resign. Says he hasnt done anything wrong and will challenge any attempts to remove him in court if needed. Govt is announcing a new board soon, after previous board were asked to resign and resigned en masse.
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This flu going around is no joke. Rest early. This not the kind you can take 2 panadol and still walk around like Superman. This Superman quickly became SoupMan.
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Former Health Minister Ifereimi Waqainabete resigns from Parliament. He is the 5th FijiFirst MP to resign in the last 3 months - following former cabinet ministers Sayed-Khaiyum, Bainimarama, Akbar and Reddy.
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Cabinet meeting at 9 am today. Among the main items is an update and briefing on the status of the Fiji economy, and addressing ways to cut government spending and wastage, including proposed pay reduction for MP's and Ministers.
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Drekeniwai villagers are preparing for the arrival of their most famous son, PM Rabuka - to open village hall on Tues 3rd Jan. Villagers fundraised the $160,000 for the hall themselves. The extra version in Savusavu: Rabuka wants the first revived GCC meeting to be held there.
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The Fijian Drua have recorded the largest attendance of the Super Rugby Pacific season so far. A sell-out crowd of 15,102 people watched the game against the Highlanders in Suva last Saturday.
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