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Water Authority calls for understanding

The Water Authority is calling for understanding this weekend, as the return of water supply to areas affected by the planned water shutdown will receive water at different times. The General Manager Operations, Taito D

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Municipals ensure quick removal of roadside rubbish

One week away from Diwali and various municipalities around the country are ensuring that household removals by rate payers during their cleanup are quickly removed from the roadside. Lautoka City Council Special Admini

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LTA conducts free clinics for PSV drivers

In an effort to promote and maintain safety on our roads, the Land Transport Authority would be conducting free clinics for Public Service Vehicle drivers in the Western and Central Eastern division. LTA General Manager

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Flash flood warning still in place

A flash flood warning remains in force for low lying areas in the Central and Eastern Division as an active trough of low pressure remains slow moving over the Fiji group. The Nadi Weather Office confirmed that heavy ra

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Operation Damudamu underway in Navosa

The discovery of more marijuana in the streets of the urban centers has prompted police to step up their operation in the highlands of Navosa. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said operation &q

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Police can charge mentally challenged

The Fiji Police Force now has powers under the new Mental Health Decree to arrest a mentally disturbed person if they pose a threat to their own safety or the public.         Under the Decr

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Unforgettable Marist tradition

A family tradition that I will never forget. This is what Legend FM Breakfast Show host Alex Elbourne said about his experience on attending Marist Brothers High School from 1994 to 1998 and it was a tradition for the

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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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Senior EU official welcomes move

A senior official of the European Commission has welcomed the opportunity to engage with Fiji when he met with Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola in Brussels. The Ministry of information confirmed that on the

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More rain expected

More rain is expected through out today and tomorrow as a trough of low pressure lies slow moving over the southern parts of the Fiji group. The Nadi weather office said periods of rain heavy at times with squally thund

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Police to crack down on criminal activities

In an attempt to further reduce criminal activities the Fiji Police Force will reclaim the crime hot spots around the country. Chief Administration Officer, ASP Unaisi Vuniwaqa said they will conduct raids and in certai

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MBHS has made me a better person

Attending Marist Brothers High School back in the 1960s prepared me for life and traveling the world. That is the sentiment of the first Rotuman who successfully went through both Primary and Secondary School at the Mar

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Ba province invites President to open meeting

The President of Fiji, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has been invited by the Ba province where he will open the meeting called the Bose ni Momo at the chiefly village of Viseisei, Vuda. Chairman of the Ba Provincial Council, R

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Planned water shutdown for parts of Central Division

People have been urged to prepare themselves in advance and store water as the Water Authority of Fiji has planned a water shutdown from 7am this Saturday till late Sunday to Monday morning for parts of the Central Divis

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Brother Walter returns to Fiji after 40 years

Returning to Fiji after forty eight years and seeing how far my students have been able to progress in life is an achievement he could have only dreamt of during his teaching era at Marist Brothers High School. That is

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Mismanagement in affairs of AFL-5th witness

The fifth witness in the trial of former Airports Fiji Limited Chief Executive, Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia today revealed that some areas of mismanagement in the company were found after conducting a special audit investigati

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Flash flooding of low lying areas expected

As a trough of low pressure lies slow moving to the South of Viti Levu, the Nadi weather office warns that significant rainfall is expected in the Central and Eastern division over the next 24 hours with flash flooding o

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Former FNPF members can now re-enter

Former members of the Fiji National Provident Fund who have reached or are above the age of 55 can now re-enter as a member. This is one of the changes announced by the FNPF to it's partial withdrawal policy whereby

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Repair works begin on homes affected by termite infestation

Repair works have begun on homes which have been affected by termite infestation in Lautoka. A total of 1019 homes have been confirmed to be infested with the termite, this from a total of 11,748 homes which have been s

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Free trade agreement with Aust/NZ poses danger

There are revelations that a report commissioned by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and completed by Washington based consultants Nathan Associates highlights that a free trade agreement with Australia and New Zeal

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