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Reports on child abuse worrying

Save the children Fiji has now embarked on a campaign to address the increasing reports of child abuse and indecent assault on children. Chief Executive Officer, Chandar Shekar said that the recent reports have been ver

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Air Pacific Increases Direct Auckland-Suva Service

Fiji's International Airline, Air Pacific will be adding another direct B737 Auckland to Suva flight from today. The departure time from Auckland International Airport will be 8.10am with an arrival time at Nausori

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Uncontrolled student intake to be looked at by SGS

Having to conduct classes under the trees was just one of the many challenges faced by the current principal of Suva Grammar School when taking up office last year. Waisake Ravatu revealed this while addressing ex-stude

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Roads dept expected to sign another MOU

The Department of Roads is expected to signed another Memorandum of Understanding soon with the Exim Bank of China for the upgrading and construction of the Buca Bay Road in Cakaudrove and Motomoto Road in Ba. Ministry

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Investigations continue over carrier slamming into house

Korovou police are investigating an incident where a carrier slammed into a house in Burerua, Tailevu yesterday afternoon. Korovou police have confirmed the incident saying that the family members are lucky to escape in

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Tadra Kahani Poster Workshop attracts many

The Tadra Kahani Poster competition Workshop held over the weekend did not only see participating students but also young people who are not taking part in this month’s FM96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage.

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Man dies after being hit by a car

Another life has been lost on our roads this weekend. A 45 year old field officer of Cuvu, Sigatoka died after he was hit by a vehicle driven by a 62 year old man of Ba in Semo Sigatoka last night. Assistant Spokespers

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Anglicans gather for installation of new bishop

Anglicans from throughout the South Pacific gathered in Suva for the installation of a new Bishop of Polynesia, an event that has not been staged for more than thirty five years. The Right Reverend Dr Winston Halapua wh

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Water Authority takes drastic measures

The Water Authority is now taking drastic measures to collect the water rates owed to them. Manager Corporate Communications, Mitchell Tevita Singh said they are now disconnecting an average of five hundred water metre

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More locals to be employed

More locals will be employed as soon as the construction of two new bridges along the Kings Road begins this month. This is after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the government and the contractor C

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Grammarians contribute a lot to the economy

The Suva Grammar School 50th Golden Jubilee Celebrations has brought a lot of good for the Fiji economy. These are the sentiments of SGS 70's decade representative Losana Ah-Yuk who said the Jubilee celebrations sa

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Students attend Tadra Kahani poster workshop

Students participating in this year’s FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage gathered at International Secondary School for the Tadra Kahani Poster Competition Workshop yesterday. Art Teacher Kate Reiman sai

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New regulations/changes welcomed

The Inter Agency Working Committee led by the Social Welfare Ministry who is currently developing a National Policy Framework for the Elderly in Fiji has welcomed the new regulations and changes announced by FNPF. Comm

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950 homes infested with termites

A total of 950 homes have been infested by termites in Lautoka while a total of 11,700 homes have been surveyed by the Operation Kadivuka teams so far. Spokeswoman, Rosa Dalituicama said teams from Operation Kadivuka h

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Brucellosis Eradication campaign on track

The Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that the Brucellosis Eradication campaign is on track. Permanent Secretary, Colonel Mason Smith this week briefed the Prime Minister on the progress of the campaign.   As o

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Celebrations come to an end

It was a time of sad goodbyes as former students of Suva Grammar School bid farewell to their friends as the 50th Golden Jubilee Celebrations came to an end last night. The Black Tie event was held at the Vodafone Aren

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Nadi police investigate death of newborn

Nadi Police are investigating an incident of the death of a newborn baby. Police Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed the incident happened on Thursday when the neighbours discovered the 40 year old woman and the baby

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Sex Education to be part of curriculum

The Education Ministry has stressed that it does abstinence as preventive measures in the curriculum that teaches reproductive health. This is after the Health Ministry called on the Education Ministry to take sex educa

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Ministry of Fijian Affairs now known as Ministry of iTaukei

The Ministry of Fijian Affairs is now officially known as the Ministry of iTaukei. In a statement by the Ministry, the legal framework within which the Ministry operates remain the same, in terms of covering the iTaukei

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