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Bus tumble in Nadi due to mechanical problems

It has been confirmed that the bus that veered off the road and tumbled in Togomasi Nadi on Friday afternoon was due to a mechanical problem. This has been confirmed by Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa

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4 people homeless after a fire in Ba yesterday

Four people are now homeless after a fire yesterday afternoon destroyed their house in Clopcott street in Ba. National Fire Authority confirms the incident happened after lunch yesterday afternoon and fire fighters are

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Police Officers urged to provide better service

Lift the standard of your work and provide a better service delivery to the public. That is the message from the Fiji Police Force to their officers after the opening of the new 24 hours call center to lodge complaints

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Daylight savings start today

Daylight savings has started from today where time is now one hour ahead which started from 2 o clock this morning. For those who still have not wind their clocks one hour ahead are reminded to do so. Meanwhile, the Ch

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LTA carry out investigation into bus accident in Nadi

The Land Transport Authority will carry out its investigation into a bus accident in Togomasi, Nadi on Friday afternoon. LTA's General Manager, Timoci Satakala said they will try and find out the cause of the accide

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Nasinu town council receives backhoe loader

One of the biggest municipalities in the country, Nasinu Town Council has received a backhoe loader from the Japanese Government's through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects Program. Special

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NFA looks at replacing fire equipments

The National Fire Authority is looking at replacing their fire equipments and appliances next year. National Fire Authority Acting Chief Fire Officer, Jone Koroi said there is a need to continue improving their services

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Crossing Sigatoka River for students made easier

Crossing the Sigatoka river will be made easier for the students and teachers of Bemana Catholic Primary and secondary in Navosa as they have received yesterday a new wooden boat and an outboard engine. Bemana Catholic

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8-year old dies while forcing his way in through window

An 8-year-old boy of Lausa, Tavua died while trying to enter his house through the windows, yesterday afternoon. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the class 3 student returned home from sch

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50% of trade sector loss through global Economic downturn

The Governor of the Reserve Bank, Sada Reddy has today revealed that though Fiji did not suffer any major direct effects from the Global Financial Crisis our trade sector was affected. Speaking at the Bankers Conference

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MSG meet suspended indefinitely

There are now revelations that the special meeting of the Melanesian Spearhead Group planned to be held in Solomon Islands on Monday was suspended indefinitely as the hosts wanted more time to consider the proposed hand

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New DPP appointed

The country has a new Director of Public Prosecutions. She is Ayesha Jinasena, who is a Prosecutor from Sri Lanka and has twenty years experience. Aca Rayawa who was the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions is no lon

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Leadership Fiji plans over 5000 mangrove plants

In an effort to raise awareness on the need to plant more trees in the country, Leadership Fiji has thrown its support behind Government and is today planting over five thousand mangrove plants. Class of 2010 representa

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Hundreds participate in St Giles Community day

Hundreds of people today participated in the Saint Giles Community day which was aimed at creating awareness about mental health amongst the members of the public. Medical Superintendent, Doctor Shish Narayan said figur

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Implement micro-finance policies-President

A Equip yourselves with the right skills and provide the services that your customer requires@. The President of Fiji, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau had this message to the participants at the Bankers Institute Convention with

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Solomon Island PM wants to meet Fiji PM

The Solomon Island Prime Minister, Danny Phillips is expected to hold a meeting with Fiji Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama following the indefinite suspension of the MSG special meeting. The special leaders m

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Bus veers off the road, tumbles in Nadi

Three people including two school children and a pregnant lady are admitted in the Nadi hospital after the bus they were in veered off the road and tumbled in Togomasi, Nadi yesterday afternoon. Assistant Spokesperson I

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MSG meet postponed

The Solomon Islands government has confirmed that next week's planned special meeting of Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders has been postponed indefinitely. The special leaders meeting had been scheduled for Monday

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