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Friendship in school is a lifelong bond-Zinck

Our gathering together is proof that friendship in school is a lifelong bond. Former Labour Minister, Kenneth Zinck who went to Marist Brothers High School from 1973 to 1977, said the spirit of the Mobilise 2010 confere

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New dormitory for Bemana Catholic Primary School students

56 students of Bemana Catholic Primary School in Navosa will enjoy the comfort of their new double bunks beds after the opening of their new dormitory by the Head of Delegation of the European Commission Wiepke Van Der G

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Daylight savings has its merits, demerits-FEF CEO

The Chief Executive of Fiji Employers Federation said that daylight saving that will start from this Sunday has its merits and demerits. Nesbitt Hazelman said he understands the government decided to start daylight sav

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Call Center set up by Police

In an effort to improve their service delivery, a call center has been set up by the Fiji Police. The Call Centre which was launched late yesterday by the Commissioner of Police Brigidier Iowane Naivalurua late yesterda

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FNPF implements housing partial withdrawal policy changes

The Fiji National Provident Fund in an effort to encourage property ownership for its members, has implemented a number of housing partial withdrawal policy changes, effective immediately. In a statement FNPF CEO Aisake

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Hardware items now under price control

Several hardware items will now be placed under price control. Following the assessment by the Commerce Commission and the Commerce Ministry where it was earlier highlighted that some hardware items have mark-ups in exc

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Govt believes decision to susidise FEA rates is fair

The government believes that the decision to subsidise the FEA rates of about 22,000 bill payers who use 75 units of electricity or less is fair as these low end consumers need to be assisted. The major change for assi

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Negotiations underway to build 5000 houses in Waila

The Housing Authority is currently negotiating with a Malaysian Company to build five thousand new houses in Waila. In a press Statement, Housing Authority Chairman, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said they are holding talks

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Alleged rape in Navua trial continues

The trial in relation to an alleged rape in Navua in 2007, continued today before high court judge, Justice Priyantha Fernando where the 27 year old man charged with rape took the witness stand. The alleged rape took pl

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Nadi man gets 12 years for rape

The Lautoka High Court today sentenced a 26 year old man charged with rape to 12 years imprisonment for raping his neighbour. The man had raped his neighbour in June 2008 while under the influence of liquor. Judge Just

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Village lighting to help decrease urban drift

The lighting up of the village of Naikawaga today will help decrease the rural to urban drift of villagers. This is the view of the President of the Women's group from Naikawaga, Ana Ravuama who said it is known pra

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Brucellosis impact immeasurable

The impact of the outbreak of the Brucellosis Disease in June last year up until now cannot be truly measured in dollar terms. That is the sentiment of the Director Animal Health and Production Division at the Ministry

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Festival to hype up Lami town

Lami Town will be buzz of activities tomorrow morning as hundreds of people are expected to head down for the Lami festival. Organising Committee Member Culden Kamea said the organizing committee is hopeful that people

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Marist is the importance of religion-Vunibobo

Going for secondary school education for a student from the village during the 1940's is something we could only dream of. Reliving his days at Marist Brother's High School, Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Bere

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Diwali Mela before Diwali

Diwali will come a week before for many Hindus in the Central Division as the Sanatan Dharam Prathinidhi Sabha's Suva Branch has organised a Diwali Mela next week. The Programs Coordinator Roneel Dave said the thre

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FNPF announces major changes to Partial Withdrawal Policies

The Fiji National Provident Fund has announced major changes to its Partial Withdrawal Policies. In a statement, FNPF CEO Aisake Taito said the review is part of the current reforms being undertaken at the Fund aimed at

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Subsidy of FEA rates to assist low end consumers

The government believes that the decision to subsidize the FEA rates of about 22,000 bill payers who use 75 units of electricity or less is fair as these low end consumers need to be assisted. The major change for assis

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FMF seeks audience with Commerce Commission on price increase

Flour Mills of Fiji which produces flour and sharps in the country is now trying to meet with the officials of the Commerce Commission to try and understand the method used to grant a six percent increase in the wholesal

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Chinese delegation to work on poverty alleviation

The Chinese delegation from the International Poverty Reduction Center in China currently in the country to explore different poverty alleviation strategies said they are happy with the approach taken by government to t

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Stella Maris Primary to host fundraising bazaar

In an effort to raise funds to improve the facilities at Stella Maris Primary school in Suva, a Fun-a-thon with the theme "Through the roof" and a bazaar will be held at the school next Saturday. President of

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