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The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) has delivered 170,000 litres of water to communities and essential facilities across Malolo, Yanuya and nearby maritime areas amid prolonged dry conditions linked to El Niño. A 10-member WAF team, accompanied by District Officers from Sigatoka and Yasawa, left Lautoka Wharf at 3am on Monday to carry out the water relief operation. Water was supplied to schools, health facilities and villages including Ratu Lalabalavu Secondary School, Malolo District School, Malolo Health Centre, Solevu Village, Yaro Village, Yanuya Village, Mamanuca Primary School, Yanuya Nursing Station, Tavua Village, Motu Kindergarten and SDA Primary School on Mana…

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A police officer and his wife have been remanded in custody after appearing at the Nasinu Magistrates Court today over the alleged assault of a 12-year-old boy. The accused, George Tale and his wife, Tofua Raiyasi, are jointly charged with one count of Act Intended to Cause Grievous Harm. The charge relates to an alleged incident on September 8, where the boy was allegedly assaulted with an extension cord. Senior Prosecutor Simione Seruvatu objected to bail, citing the domestic relationship between the parties and the possibility of interference. The court also issued an interim Domestic Violence Restraining Order to protect…

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