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Car-bus collision lands man in hospital

A 30 year old man has been admitted at the Lautoka hospital in a serious condition after the vehicle he was driving collided with a bus at Nawaicoba in Nadi yesterday. Assistant Police spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa S

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Retailers/Wholesalers have time till tomorrow

Government has given retailers and wholesalers till tomorrow to come up with their submissions in relation to goods under price control. Commerce Minister and Attorney Generals Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said time is now been

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Fiji PM Thanks IMF

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has thanked the IMF for their willingness to work with the Fijian Government saying he wanted the relationship further strengthened. During a recent visit by a TMF team led b

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FSFE begins today

The Fiji Seventh Form Examination beings today. A total of 4,812 students will sit for the exams at 105 different centers. Students will be sitting for Chemistry paper today followed by English tomorrow. The FSFE will

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Nadi town hold pre Christmas sale

This month, Nadi town will be buzzing with activities as the Bula Festival 50th Golden jubilee will see Nadi town hold their pre Christmas sale. President Titilia Vuataki said this is a new feature for this years festiv

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Clinton urges Govt to return to democracy

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged Fiji's government to return to democracy. According to Reuters, Clinton who is currently in Australia for her first official visit as Secretary of State, attending def

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Employment center conducts Life Skills Training

The National Employment Center is currently continuing with the processing of its first batch of registered unemployed clients with the commencement of the Life Skills Training in eighteen venues around the country. Th

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Nasinu residents without normal water supply

Residents of Kilikali settlement in Nasinu are concerned that they are not receiving normal water supply for about a month now.   According to residents they only receive water at night after 10pm till early morning

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Tourists entertained by diwali festivities

Visitors to Fiji experienced a different side of Fiji's multi cultural society through the recent celebrations of Diwali at hotels and resorts around the country. Fiji Hoteliers Association President Dixon Seeto sai

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Commerce Commission probe claims involving supermarkets

The Commerce Commission is currently looking into complaints from the public that some supermarkets were taking items that fall under the price control off their shelves. Chairman Dr Mahendra Reddy said they are trying

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FNPF carries out survey on member behavior

The Fiji National Provident Fund is carrying out a nationwide survey on Member Behavior on its retirement policies and savings. FNPF CEO Aisake Taito confirmed that the survey currently underway is to assist the Fund in

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Empty shelves upset shoppers

The Consumer Council of Fiji is now looking into complaints received from members of the public that some shops are not selling items that fall under price control effective from today. Chief executive Premila Kumar

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House in Toorak catches fire

The National Fire Authority has called on parents to always leave matches and gas lighters away from the reach of their children. This after a three-bedroom house in Toorak caught fire this morning and initial investiga

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Conference to help women strengthen faith

Women in faith conference speaks for itself as it is basically helping women to develop and strengthen their faith. New Methodist Christian Fellowship Pastor Atelini Wainiveikoso said the conference is held every two y

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SPCA plea with owners not to abandon their pets

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty against Animals has made a desperate plea to the public not to abandon their pets when they have lost interest in them. SPCA Media Officer Irava Raki said on average the Society

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Commerce Commission calls for public help

As the prices for basic food items undergoes changes today as directed under the Price Control Order, the Commerce Commission is calling on members of the public to come forward if they see any discrepancies. Commission

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Alleged murderers remanded in custody

Four men charged with alleged murder of a 60-year-old businessman of Lautoka were remanded in custody by the Lautoka Magistrates court this morning. No plea was taken when Seremaina Naulu, Suliano Waisale, Waisake Tokam

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Do not pay price with your life-LTA

In Fiji, celebrations whether it is a religious one or a family function is synonymous with drinking however do not pay the price with your life. That is the plea from the Land Transport Authority manager road safety Ti

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