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Students excited, nervous for Tadra Kahani

Excitement, nervousness and shyness are some of the feelings amongst the primary school students who were at the Vodafone arena this morning for their rehearsals for the FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Legend Fm tonight.

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About 160 families have power now

About 160 families from Delaiwaimale and Vatukorosia villages in Naitasiri now have power supply, after the completion of the Rural Electrification Project in their area. Minister for Works and Energy Col Timoci Natuva

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Manpower needed for development works

If development is to come to the island then manpower has to be there to help in the development works. That is the sentiment echoed by the Commissioner Eastern, Colonel Ifereimi Vasu at the Lau Provincial Council meeti

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MIC winner Matereti Koro believes in self confidence

Nothing is impossible if you have self confidence. These are the words of Vodafone MIC season three winner, Matereti Koro who was presented his $5,000 prize money this morning at the Fiji TV office. Koro who was only 6

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Nakelo District to shed light on child abuse

It is every child's dream that they have people around them who will always protect them. That is a critical need for any child as they are the most vulnerable in the society. With that in mind, students of Nakel

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Foreign Affairs Minister welcomes stance

Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola has welcomed the stance taken by Australia=s Opposition Coalition party’s intentions to engage with Fiji. During the Australian election debate on Foreign Policy issue

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Never lose hope - Gucake

Students should not lose hope if they are not doing well academically as there are other ways to face this challenge in life. First timers in FM96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage, Saint Joseph the worker of Naulu

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2 major check points to be erected from today

The Fiji Police Force and the Land Transport Authority in their joint operation will be erecting two major check points in the Southern Division from today. Assistant Police spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri con

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Commission to take oral submissions on FEA tariff rates

The Commerce Commission will from today take oral submissions from members of the public on the review of FEA tariff rates. Commission Chairman, Doctor Mahendra Reddy said during this period people can give their views

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Works expected to continue in Lau

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said works is expected to be continued by the Provincial Development in the province of Lau. This was revealed to members of the Lau Provincial Council Meeting yesterday. Co

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Research Station to have its own feed mill

The Koronivia Research Station is expected to have it's own feed mill by the end of this year. A $827,000 worth of feed mill foundation for the construction of the feed mill was laid last week at the Koronivia Rese

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Govt officials want to list Levuka as heritage site

Government officials and members from the private sector continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the old Capital, Levuka gets listed as a World Heritage site as soon as possible. Minister for Local Government Colone

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Digicel asks for extension of time frame

With three days remaining for the deadline to register under the Telephone Services Decree, Digicel has asked Government for an extension to the time frame given. The 30 day time frame for all telephone and mobile phone

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Primary Schools to take center stage tonight

It’s D-day for the 10 schools participating in the Junior Division finals of the FM96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage as they will take center stage tonight to highlight to the nation issues affecting variou

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Strict criteria under Pesticides decree

Apart from the licensing of retailers, any person who deals with pesticides will have to meet strict criteria that will be set out under the proposed Pesticides Decree. The Proposed Pesticides Decree which is expected

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4 to appear in court today

Four people charged with being in possession of close to 6kg of dried leaves confirmed to be marijuana are expected to appear in the Nausori Magistrates court later today. The four were arrested from Nausori and police

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Cabinet develops new law on sale of inhalents

Cabinet has approved the development of a new law that will control the sale or supply of substances commonly abused by young people. This includes volatile substances also known as inhalants and solvents like glue, ben

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PM says Fiji can no longer rely on Aust and NZ for imports

Fiji can no longer rely on importing goods from neighbouring countries like Australia and New Zealand and it is now time to also look at what the Asian market can offer. Speaking to the members of the Lau Provincial Cou

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Patients to pay extra for non essential health services

Patients will have to fork out a little extra after cabinet approved an increase in fees in the non essential category of health services, services provided to paying ward patients, and those referred by the private gene

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Hunt on for MH Superfresh robbers

The hunt is on for three men who robbed the MH Superfresh Supermarket in Tamavua last night. Police confirm that the robbery occurred at about 8pm and the robbers got away with $2000 cash in a vehicle.   Police do

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