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Govt to Reduce Operational Expenditure

The interim administration has revealed that the government is spending 81 percent of its budget on operational expenditure at this stage, and decisive steps need to be taken to correct the anomaly. Interim PM Commodore

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Mosese Rauluni Captains Flying Fijians

England based Saracens halfback Mosese Rauluni will lead the FMF Flying Fijians to the Rugby World Cup in France. Rauluni was today named Captain of the side as he carries with him a wealth of experience after playing i

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People on strike shouldn’t live in false hope-Interim PM

The Interim Prime Minister has today stressed that people on strike and not attending work should not live in false hope that they would get their salary on pay day. Commodore Frank Bainimarama said this is the normal p

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Allegations Should be Backed Up With Proof

The Interim Prime Minister has called on people making claims about certain interim ministers not paying their taxes to come up with concrete information to the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption. Over the p

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School holidays won’t be moved

The interim administration remains firm that school holidays are from 6th to 17th August and no school in the country should ignore the directive. Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he is fully awa

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Police/RFMF round up protesting FNA members

About 14 striking nurses protesting outside the Government Buildings led by Fiji Nursing Association General Secretary, Kuini Lutua were rounded up by about 50 police and military officers a few minutes ago. The 14 nurs

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Interim Govt cannot afford full 5% pay restoration-Economist

As a number of industrial disputes continue against the government, an economist has today stressed that the interim administration cannot afford to fully restore the 5 percent pay of civil servants. While the USP's

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No Plans to Refer Current Strikes to Arbitration

As the Public Employees Union, Viti Taukei Workers and the Fiji Nursing Association remain adamant that they will continue with their strike action, the Interim Prime Minister has reiterated that there are no plans to re

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VP Post to top agenda at next GCC meet

There is a possibility that the appointment of Fiji's Vice President will be top on the agenda in the next GCC council meeting. In an exclusive interview with Legend FM news this afternoon, GCC member and Tui Tavua

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People Making inciteful comments will be questioned-Interim PM

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama stresses that the joint military/police operations team will continue to take people in for questioning if they believe that inciteful comments have been made. When qu

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FNA Must Understand Govt’s Point of View

The Interim Prime Minister is now saying that it would be impractical to meet with the Fiji Nursing Association if they are maintaining that the full 5 percent pay cut should be restored for nurses. As we enter day six

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Helpless patients need nurses on strike-Interim PM

As the Fiji Nursing Association executives get ready to meet with the interim government this morning, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said helpless patients in hospitals around the country need the nurses who are on strike.

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Helpless patients need nurses on strike-Interim PM

As the Fiji Nursing Association executives get ready to meet with the interim government this morning, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said helpless patients in hospitals around the country need the nurses who are on strike.

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No word from interim govt/FNA if any talks will be initiated

As we enter day two of the nurses strike, there is no word from the interim government and Fiji Nursing Association on whether any talks will be initiated today. The employer of the nurses, Public Service Commission re

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No word from interim govt/FNA if any talks will be initiated

As we enter day two of the nurses strike, there is no word from the interim government and Fiji Nursing Association on whether any talks will be initiated today. The employer of the nurses, Public Service Commission re

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Nurse’s Strike On

Members of the Fiji Nursing Association have filled the Association’s headquarters at McGregor Road in Suva, as hospitals around the country are operating with skeletal staff. About 90 nurses in Suva walked off th

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Nurse’s Strike On

Members of the Fiji Nursing Association have filled the Association’s headquarters at McGregor Road in Suva, as hospitals around the country are operating with skeletal staff. About 90 nurses in Suva walked off th

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Interim PM maintains FIRCA CEO must resign

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama maintains that the Chief Executive of Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority, Tevita Banuve has to resign from his post. Following FIRCA Officers and Staff Associ

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