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Men drag and beat their wives under signboards - Akbar

Strange reports have surfaced where men have dragged their wives to zero tolerance to violence signboards and have beaten them underneath the boards. This revelation was made in Parliament today by Minister for Wom

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One lane bridge operation for the next 4 weeks

Thousands of people coming into Suva or going out along Queens Highway through the Tamavua-i-Wai bridge will continue to face huge traffic jams for the whole of this month. Fiji Roads Authority Acting Chief Executi

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Reddy reveals plans while Prasad says it is not enough

Close to 82 percent of the secondary schools are having afternoon classes to improve the performance of students. Minister for Education, Dr Mahendra Reddy revealed this in Parliament today. Doctor Reddy said

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Investigation into Raiwaqa murder underway

Police are currently investigating the murder of a 48-year-old Jittu Estate resident, Lamuel Dass who was found dead with visible injuries on his body on Saturday afternoon. His wife, Praveen Lata and their three c

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Load restriction imposed on the Tamavua-i-Wai bridge

A load restriction has now been imposed by the Fiji Roads Authority on the Tamavua-i-Wai bridge.  FRA Acting Chief Executive Rory Garland says following an advice from engineers they have decided to impose an

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Employment focus for 2017 National Budget says Sayed-Khaiyum

The Minister for Finance and Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has talked about the need for more investment in human capital at the National Budget consultations in the Western Division. Speaking at Natabua Hig

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Restricted movement for Tamavua-I-Wai bridge

There is now restricted movement on the Tamavua‑I‑Wai Bridge along Queens Road. The Fiji Roads Authority said this restriction to one lane of traffic over Tamavua‑I‑Wai Bridge is urgent and necessary while

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Fijian economy expected to grow in 2016 and 2017

The domestic economy is expected to expand by 2.4% this year however at a slower pace than the 3.5% forecast a year earlier. The good news is that the Fijian economy is expected to grow by 3.6% in 2017, higher than

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36 people under investigation for making false declarations

Thirty-six cases of people allegedly making false declarations while trying to get the government’s assistance through the Tropical Cyclone Winston Help For Homes Initiative, have now been reported to the Police.

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