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Fiji Fuel Retailers Asstn urged to reconsider self service

The Consumer Council of Fiji has urged the Fiji Fuel Retailers Association to reconsider about switching to self service. Chief Executive Officer, Premila Kumar said the council is hopeful that right thinking of associa

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Celebrate our identity-President

Fiji is a nation where we have rich and diverse cultures and religions and people of many races and this is what we are celebrating today. And the call for us today is to celebrate Fiji. The President of Fiji, Hi

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Well Wishes pour in for Fiji Day

Forty years ago on the 10th of October, 1970, Prince Charles who represented Queen Elizabeth officially handed over power and control to the people of Fiji which was received by Fiji's first Prime Minister, the late

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Nadroga retains Farebrother Sullivan Trophy

The Nadroga 15's rugby team will keep the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy for this season after coming from behind to force Nadi to a 15 all draw at Lawaqa park this afternoon. It was a game of two half where Nadi

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Be aware of impersonators warns FIRCA

The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority has called on the members of the public to be aware of people who are impersonating their staffs and are visiting homes in the Central/Eastern Division. FIRCA Chief Executi

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Make changes which will bring people together-PM

A sea of blue and white could be seen across many main centres around the country today as people gather to celebrate Fiji Day in their own special way.    40 years ago on the 10th of October, 1970, Prince

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CFL marks Independence Day

Click on Photo Gallary to view photos of CFL Fiji Day celebrations This is Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of Legend FM, FM96, Radio Sargam, Navtarang and Viti FM employees marked Fiji's 40th i

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Heavy rain causes flash flooding in Central Division

The continuous heavy downpour in the Central division led to flooding in parts of the greater Suva area over night. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said some areas between Veisari to Suva Poin

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A Fiji for All

“A Fiji for all.” That is the vision of the current government as it continues to embark on its major plan, the Strategic Framework for Change. While opening Fiji's 40th anniversary independence day ce

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We stand with the people of Fiji-Obama

As Fijians celebrate the country’s Independence Day this weekend, US President Barack Obama has sent his Fiji Day congratulatory message to the people of Fiji. President Obama said he would like to extend congratu

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Bus tickets soon to be mandatory

As of the 18th of this month, it will be compulsory for all bus drivers to give tickets to their passengers or face a fine or even jail time. The penalty: a minimum of $50 or a maximum of $500 or a three month imprisonm

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Demand for bus tickets or face penalty

As of the 18th of this month, it will be compulsory for bus drivers to give tickets to their passengers or face a minimum penalty of $50 or 3 months imprisonment will be levied if this is not done. The penalty also appl

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Police Commissioner wants public to trust officers

With the change of leadership in the Fiji Police Force, the focus now is to ensure that the members of the public trust the officers and know without any doubt that the force will look after everyone in the country. Pol

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FSC trading suspended by SPSE

The future of the Fiji Sugar Corporation now lies in the hands of its shareholders and major decisions are expected to be made in the weeks ahead on how to make the FSC financially stable and viable. Yesterday, the Boar

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TVNZ suspends presenter

Television New Zealand has suspended its presenter, Paul Henry after his comments about the Governor General of NZ. TVNZ chief executive Rick Ellis said Henry is a provocative host who speaks his mind, but these latest

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Traders ready to pass reduced prices to consumers

Wholesalers, retailers and importers have no choice but to prepare to operate with reduced profit margins as the Commerce Commission sets out to rectify the anomaly in prices through the new pricing models. Fiji Retaile

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Chaudhry and 5 cohorts released on bail

Former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry and five others have been released on bail by the Tavua Magistrates Court in the last hour, after being in custody since last Friday. Chaudhry, Sanjeet Maharaj, Ganga Dharan, Gaj

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Chaudhry & 5 others to appear in court today

Former Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry and five others charged with allegedly breaching the Public Emergency regulation are expected to appear in the Tavua magistrates court this morning. It is

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5yr old latest victim on our roads

Police are raising concern after a five year old became the latest road accident victim today. Police Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said that it is the responsibility of parents and guardians to t

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