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Lovoni delegation seek forgiveness from PM

A delegation made up of 52 men from the District of Lovoni in Ovalau presented their " matanigasau " to Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and the military at QEB last night. The people represented si

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Maximum wholesale prices set for basic items

The Commerce Commission has today stressed that the maximum wholesale and retail prices for the basic items under price control have been set and no further mark-ups should be imposed on the products from this Saturday.

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Fallen heroes remembered in memorial ceremony

On this day, ten years ago, Fiji faced a major crisis when a group of rebel soldiers tried to take over Queen Elizabeth Barracks and carry out a mutiny. Three loyal soldiers, Lance Corporal Simione Rawaileba, Private Se

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Major price reductions announced

Good news for consumers in Fiji as major price reductions have been announced for a number of items by the Commerce Commission based on the Price Control Order. Commission chairman Doctor Mahendra Reddy has announced th

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Good news for consumers - Reddy

Good news for consumers as an announcement is expected this afternoon for a number of items to fall under price control. The reduced prices are expected to come into effect from later this week as four days will be giv

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Canteens/Community stores rip-off consumers

The Consumer Council of Fiji believes that many people operating small canteens and community stores are doing so illegally. Small canteens are a common sight in most communities across Fiji usually operating from the s

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Diwali experience for visitors in hotels/resorts

Visitors to Fiji will get a special treat at hotels and resorts around the country this coming long weekend as they will get to experience a different side of Fiji's multi cultural society through the celebration of

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Man in custody for allegedly raping his daughter

Nausori Police have arrested and charged a man in his late 40's for allegedly raping his daughter several times for over a period of six years. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Aca White said the man allegedly st

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Regulate money lenders – Consumer Council

The Consumer Council of Fiji is considering asking for the regulation of the Money lending Act after concerned were raised by consumers. Manager Research and Policy Josua Mudreilagi said they are making recommendation t

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Tenders Board expected to be set up soon for Casino

A tenders Board is expected to be set up soon to scrutinise tenders handed in for the proposed setting up of a casino in the country by the government. Tourism and Trade Minister Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum confirmed that this

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More than $100,000 allegedly abused by former Principal

There are revelations by the Fiji Marist Brothers Education Trust Board that the former Principal of Marist Brothers High School allegedly misused more than 100 thousand dollars over a period of four years. As questions

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Govt invites interested investors for casino development

The Government of Fiji is now inviting expressions of interest for the development and operation of its first casino. Minister for Tourism and Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the government is looking at this

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Old Boys query alleged abuse of funds by former Principal

A number of the senior Marist Old Boys today raised questions on what action is being taken by the Fiji Marist Brothers Education Trust Board and the authorities responsible for the school funds following revelations of

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World Bank highlights impacts of downturns in sugar industry

The poor performance of the sugar industry is expected to have far reaching implications on Fiji's economic performance for 2010 according to the last economic update by the World Bank. In its review for October 20

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Vocea pleads guilty to fraud

Former Permanent Secretary for Work, Anasa Vocea today pleaded guilty to seven counts of fraudulent conversion between 2000 to 2006. According to the charges, Vocea fraudulently converted the Director's fees he rece

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PM expected to finally meet Cakaudrove Chief

The Prime Minister is expected to finally meet with the paramount Chief of Cakaudrove, the Tui Cakau Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu soon. Following the announcement by Ratu Naiqama that he wants to meet with Commodore Voreq

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FSC set to incur further financial burdens

The Fiji Sugar Corporation is set to incur further financial burdens as the Sugar Industry Tribunal has revealed that the FSC will pay up to $7 per tonne for the transfer of sugar cane from Rarawai to the Penang and Laut

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Race based scholarships to go - PM

Major changes are expected soon in relation to government funded scholarships as moves are now underway to move away from the current race based system. For many years scholarships have been given out in two categori

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$23M upgrade to improve water supply

Water level capacities averaging 160 mega liters daily will be achieved at the Waila and Tamavua treatment plants once the Water Authority's $23 million upgrading programme is completed. Authority General Manager Op

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