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Earthquake strikes close to Kadavu

An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck close to Kadavu at around 5:30 yesterday afternoon. The earthquake was located at about 24 km Northeast of Buliya Island, Kadavu and 80km Southeast of Matuku Isla

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Market day to improve life for students/staff

In an effort to build a sense of community at the campus life at USP, the university held for the first time a Pacific market day yesterday. USP Vice Chancellor Professor Rajesh Chandra said the market day is part of t

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Theme inspires school

The students of Saint Joseph the Worker Primary School of Nasinu, who will be coming to the FM96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage for the first time, want to show the public that a child can succeed in life if they

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E-Gov system on track

The Social Welfare Ministry is hopeful that all the district officers around the country will be connected to their database at the end of this year. Permanent Secretary, Govind Sami said with more than 23,000 people u

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Students take up photo voice project

It's a cry for help as we have to endure the neglected and deteriorating state of school facilities. These are the sentiments of current students of Suva Grammar School to ex-students during the 50th Golden Jubilee

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Hardware report to be discussed with PM

Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is expected to discuss the hardware report with Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama which has prepared by Commerce Commission. Sayed-Khaiyum said government had announced

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Boxer Ali appears in court

Prominent boxer and Fiji's middle weight champion Zulfikar Joy Ali appeared in the Nadi Magistrates yesterday charged with one count of allegedly cultivating marijuana. Joy Ali appeared before Magistrate Nazeem Sah

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Mariners advised to take precaution

The Nadi Weather Office is now calling on people going out to sea to practice caution as they have been receiving reports of storm like winds at sea.   The duty forecaster at the Weather Office said at the moment t

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FSC concerned with growers

The Fiji Sugar Corporation has raised serious concerns with widespread harvesting of cane with the growers not meeting the quota's required for crushing.   In a market announcement, FSC Media Liaison Officer Sa

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All Saints first timers to Tadra Kahani

There are many changes to our lifestyle but we still need to preserve our culture as it is our identity that we are well known for.           First timers to next month's FM 96 Tad

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Increasing HIV AIDs cases a serious concern

Serious concerns have been raised on the increasing number of HIV AIDS cases in Fiji and Health Ministry officials are calling on people to take action and prevent the spread of the deadly virus. The latest statistics

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Rewa Dairy recalls batch of milk

Rewa Dairy Corporative is recalling a batch of the blue packet one litre Rewa Life liquid milk products after a directive from the Department of Weight and Measures. Rewa Dairy Chief Executive Officer Savenaca Seniloli

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Hardware companies involved in profit shifting

The Commerce Commission has revealed that it now has documentary evidence to prove how the hardware companies in the country are operating. Chairman Doctor Mahendra Reddy said they have evidence of some hardware compan

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Estimated $368.1m pumped into economy

There are some positive indications on the investment front, as an estimated $368.1 million was pumped into the economy through investments in various sectors, creating over 1,200 new jobs for the first six months of thi

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SGS 90s decade hands over ambitious project

The Suva Grammar School 90's decade today handed over what they labeled to be an ambitious project which is aimed at renovating and upgrading much of the school facilities as part of their "Give Back to Grammar&

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Tikoduadua reappointed PS at PM’s office

Lieutenant Colonel Pio Tikoduadua has been reappointed as Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s office a new three year contract. Public Service Commission chairman Josefa Serulagilagi confirms that Tikodua

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Boxer charged for allegedly cultivating marijuana

Police have charged a prominent boxer of Nadi for allegedly cultivating marijuana. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that the boxer is facing charges of cultivation of illicit drugs name

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No plans for action against Vanuatu

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said there are no plans to take action against Vanuatu after its Prime Minister Edward Natapei cancelled the Melanesian Spearhead Group Summit. Commodore Bainimarama has told

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Ex-scholars to give something back to school

The Suva Grammar School Golden Jubilee Celebrations is much more than just a time for having fun, but just like every other ex-student we want to help give back something to the school that gave us so much. These are th

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Govt to take the next step

The government will now take the next step after the Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum was handed a report detailing the trade practices of hardware companies in the country. Commerce Commission Chairman Doctor Mah

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