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Govt to begin giving grants to small and micro businesses

Government will start giving grants to small and micro businesses in the next few days to enable them to grow and graduate into bigger businesses. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama announced in Ba yesterday that he

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PM opens new R C Manubhai manufacturing facility in Ba

R C Manubhai Group of Companies has opened its brand new manufacturing facility in Ba which is an investment of $10 million. This factory will manufacture products like polyurethane foam, ropes and plastics and mor

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Crowds of people turn up at Fiji Showcase on its last day

Just four hours remain for Fiji Showcase gates to close for 2015 and thousands have entered the gates today taking advantage of great bargains and entertainment. So far 65,000 people have taken advantage of the gre

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Retailers slash prices for final day of Fiji Showcase

It’s the last day of Fiji Showcase and a great opportunity to get your shopping done at unbelievable prices with great entertainment. Total Event Company Manager, Loretta Jackson says items are already being

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Police look into abuse of emergency lights by govt vehicles

Police are calling on members of the public who witness the abuse of emergency flashing lights and sirens by government and police vehicles to contact the nearest police station with details. Concerns have been rai

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Specialist needed to operate Decompression Chamber at CWMH

With many diving activities taking place around the country, there is an urgent need for a specialist to operate the Decompression Chamber at CWM Hospital and also look at having similar facilities in other parts of the

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Akbar calls for harsher rape sentences

Minister of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar is calling for harsher sentences for rapists. She says they have come across many victims who feel they have been denied justice in terms of the punis

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Man remanded for allegedly raping close relatives

A 36-year-old man charged with one count of rape has been remanded in custody by the Taveuni Magistrates Court. He will be produced in the Labasa High Court next Friday. Last month, a 9-year-old victim was pla

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Opposition MP says Government Whip has got it wrong

Opposition MP Viliame Gavoka says Government Whip Semi Koroilavesau has got it wrong when he says the mandate his party got in 2014 means they can change the national flag. Gavoka says by convention the Government

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Minister to meet with drivers on open taxi base system

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Parveen Bala says he is expected to meet with the Fiji Taxi Association and other taxi drivers in relation to an open taxi base system which may be implemented in Fiji. Thi

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Indonesia now an associate member of the MSG

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has said the best hope for improving the lives of the people of West Papua is to work closely with the Indonesian Government. This follows the inclusion of Indonesia through its fi

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Thousands take advantage of Fiji Showcase specials and offers

Many people from all walks of life today took advantage of the specials, food, rides and other services at this year’s Fiji Showcase. Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson said it has been a very positi

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A range of massive specials available at Fiji Showcase

As Fiji Showcase opens, exhibitors are ready with their range of specials for customers. Motibhai Prouds Marketing Coordinator Tharoon Chetty said that they have dropped the prices of their goods to even 60 percent

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