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Concern over slow registration from customers

Vodafone Fiji is concerned with customers slowing down on registering their details under the Telephone Services Decree with 11 days remaining. Manager Corporate Affairs Shalendra Prasad said people should not wait til

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Phoenix Island added to World Heritage Sites

Phoenix Islands in Kiribati is the latest addition to the World Heritage Sites in the Pacific following the 34th meeting of the World Heritage Committee held recently in Brazil. President of Kiribati Anote Tong said th

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FICAC head to return to Military

The current head and Deputy Director of Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption, Lt Colonel George Langman will soon return to the military camp as he is needed to supervise major engineering projects to be undert

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NEC attachment program to start in North

The National Employment Centre attachment program is expected to start first in the Northern Division as part of Government's "Look North Policy". Fiji Employers Federation General Secretary, Nesbitt Haze

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St Thomas to show how termite affects their lives

The students of St Thomas High School are geared up to show how the termite infestation has affected their lives in Lautoka. So far 11,702 homes have been surveyed with 957 infested by termites and 343 treated while a

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FEF welcomes move by govt

The Fiji Employers Federation has welcomed the move by Government in making it compulsory for companies to take on attachees however it said there are still some grey areas. This is after the gazetting of the National E

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No armed soldiers in newsrooms

The Prime Minister has stressed to the international community and the overseas media that there are no armed soldiers in the newsrooms in Fiji. Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has told the ABC that it is misleading for N

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Bus driver charged for causing death

Police have laid charges against a bus driver who was involved in a fatal road accident in Korovou on Saturday night. The 28 year old driver was charged this afternoon after the post mortem. He faces one count of caus

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New check in times for Air Pacific

As part of its efforts to ensure on-time flights and better service delivery, Fiji's international carrier Air Pacific will be implementing new check-in times for all customers beginning on the 15th of September. P

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Borron House becomes much sought venue

State property, Borron House has now become a much sought venue for short term stay of the high profile personalities and hosting of important functions. Public Service Commission Permanent Secretary, Parmesh Chand said

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4 years for 64-year-old man

A 64-year-old man who pleaded guilty to two counts of defilement and indecent assault of a minor was this morning sent to jail for four years by High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar. The court heard that the elderly

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Women aiding escaped prisoner released on bail

Two women charged with aiding an escaped prisoner this morning have been released on bail by the Suva Magistrates Court. The two, aged 24 and 25 years by the name of Seruwaia Bena and Seruwaia Cikila of Qauia Village in

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Call emergency line as soon as you see fire-NFA

The National Fire Authority has called on members of the public to call their emergency line as soon as they see a fire as the current weather condition has seen them battling blazes which have eventually destroyed a hou

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Local movie premiers in Auckland

The much awaited Fiji Hindi movie, Pump Up the Mandali which features local artists is being premiered at Berkley cinemas in Botany Downs Auckland tonight. The musical comedy was shot in Fiji, Auckland and Napier which

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Parents using childrens accounts to evade taxes

Serious allegations have surfaced that some parents are using their children’s bank accounts to deposit large sums of money to avoid paying taxes. This has been revealed by the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Aut

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Abolish FEA security deposits - Consumer Council

The Consumer Council of Fiji believes that the security deposits levied to customers by the Fiji Electricity Authority should be abolished. Council CEO Premila Kumar said the security deposit is illogical if the consume

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DVDs boost morale for Vunisea Secondary

Watching previous year's Tadra Kahani DVDs has boosted the morale of the students of Vunisea Secondary School who will be taking part in this year's FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage for the first time.

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50 percent of rapes committed by victims relatives

A study carried out in Fiji has revealed that fifty percent of all rapes in the country have been committed by the victims’ relatives. This has been revealed in a joint survey carried out by the Save the Children

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Mining sector to rake in more than $1.2B

The mining sector in Fiji could be raking in an estimated $1.2 billion per year within the next four years as a number of exploration and mining licenses are being issued by the government. Minister for Lands and Minera

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Rehabilitation contract signed for Lami waste landfill

A $4.5 million contract for the rehabilitation of the Lami waste landfill was officially signed between the Ministry of Finance and BW Holdings Limited. The rehabilitation works will last 12 months and include leveling

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