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PM briefed by Drug Unit

The Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama was briefed on drug trafficking at the CID Headquarters in Toorak this morning. Police Spokesperson, Fred Elbourne said Commodore Bainimarama was met by Police Commission

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48 Pacific Sun Workers to be redundant

A total of 48 Pacific Sun aircraft engineers and pilots will be made redundant at the end of next month. Pacific Sun General Manager, Jim Samson said as confirmed yesterday a total of 85 employees will leave the company

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Oprah Winfrey to land in Fiji today

This is the closest you will get to Oprah Winfrey as she is arriving in the country sometime today. After going through a hectic schedule since flying into Australia a week ago, Oprah Winfrey has hived off some time for

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Solomon Islands support Fiji

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Danny Philip said in the true Melanesian spirit, his government supports Fiji to host and chair the next Melanesian Spearhead Group Summit. Philip conveyed this message when Fiji'

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85 job losses in Pac Sun, 29 new jobs at Air Pac

Fiji's domestic and regional airline, Pacific Sun has today announced a major restructuring of airline operations and jobs as part of its turnaround plan to ensure future sustainability and success. As a result

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Police seize Date Rape Drugs

Police have reminded nightclub patrons to be careful whom they associate with at parties and to keep their drinks guarded at all times. This call has come after recent raids by the Police Drug Unit have resulted in the

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Positive light on diplomatic relations with US-PM

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said given that the US Ambassador to Fiji Steve McGaan is currently in talks with Washington regarding Fiji puts a positive light on our diplomatic relations with the US.

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LTA increases all regulated fees

Motorists and driving license holders be ready to dig dipper in your pockets from next year, as the Land Transport Authority has decided to increase all its regulated fees from next year. LTA CEO, Naisa Tuinaceva sa

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US Ambassador McGann in Washington to discuss Fiji situation

US Ambassador to Fiji, Steve McGann is currently in Washington to hold discussions on Fiji. The embassy in Suva confirmed that McGann departed Fiji on December 5th for previously scheduled annual leave and consultations

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Australian investors keen to invest in garment industries

Garment products from Fiji took center stage at an exhibition in Australia last month which has tempted investors from Melbourne to contemplate setting up business in Fiji. Speaking to Fijivillage, Textile, Clothing and

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Fiji lose S/Africa 7s semis, NZ defends title

The Digicel Fiji 7's team lost to New Zealand 26 points to 19 in the semifinal of the South Africa 7's this morning. Fiji started well with wing, Saimoni Nuku scoring the opening try before New Zealand came back

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Fiji 7s team to meet Aust in quarters

The Digicel Fiji 7's team has qualified into the quarter finals of the South Africa sevens after coming through the pool stages unbeaten. Fiji defeated Namibia 47-7 in their first game and proved too strong for USA

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Reserve Bank Governor resigns

The Governor of Reserve Bank Sada Reddy has resigned. Chairman of the Reserve Bank board Governance Sub-Committee Deo Saran today announced that he has received notice of resignation of Reddy. The resignation is with i

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Stop bullying us, it’s better to move UN HQ to China-Fiji PM

Fiji's Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said it would be better if the United Nations headquarters is based in China. He said it is clear that the US government through the US embassy in Fiji is not fulf

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FICAC lands 23 convictions

The worst day at work is still better than the best day in jail. That is the message from Fiji Commission Against Corruption Deputy Commission George Langman who revealed thet FICAC has dealt with 23 convictions with 41

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