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FEA calls for Public to obtain clearance

The Fiji Electricity Authority has today called on the public and organisations to obtain clearance from FEA concerning the presence of underground cables prior to any excavation works to avoid damage to FEA's asset

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Family left destitute after house fire

Six people are now homeless after a fire destroyed their two bedroom house in Tailevu last night. Regional Crime officer, Eastern ASP Aca White confirmed 6 people including parents and their 4 children were in the house

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Patron touts reunion celebrations to be biggest yet

It was the exchange of fond memories spent at what is today's one of Fiji's biggest secondary schools, as representatives from the 40's to 2000 ex-scholars of Suva Grammar School met in Suva ahead of their 50

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Academic highlights the unknowns of Fiji Tourism

There is a lot about Fiji tourism that remains a mystery and efforts must be made to find these unknowns to ensure the tourism sector in Fiji moves with the changing times. This is one of the key issues highlighted by P

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Jaywalking, running through red lights illegal

Jaywalking and running through red lights is illegal in the country and these rules are in force to ensure people do not lose their lives on our roads. That is the sentiment of Police Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishr

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Obstacles will not deter Vunisea Secondary School

Communication and irregular shipping services will not deter the 80 students of Vunisea Secondary School from performing in this year's Tadra Kahani with TFL - the dream story stage show. Vunisea Secondary school is

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Jailbird gets 4 years for transporting drugs

A 23 year old serving prisoner was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment today after he pleaded guilty to transporting 1.8 kilograms of marijuana. On May 11th, 2008, Ronald Chand was travelling in a vehicle at about 4am whe

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No move against PNG PM

Despite predictions, a motion for a vote of no confidence in the Papua New Guinea Government was not put forward yesterday, with commentators saying it shows PNG Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare has shored up his suppor

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SGS to ensure it continues refurbishment of school

The Suva Grammar School's 50th Golden Jubilee celebrations is the start of a continuous campaign to give back to the school. Suva Grammar School Ex-students Association President Jasmine Tam said the weeklong Jubil

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30 days for telephone registration begins tomorrow

The 30 day time frame for all telephone and mobile phone users to register with the phone companies starts from tomorrow. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum confirmed that the date has been determined by him as the Mi

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Solomon’s see Fiji as a strategic location

The Solomon Island see Fiji as a strategic location as far as the Pacific region is concern and it is important to keep a friendly relationship with the government of the day. Speaking in the opening of the Solomon Isla

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Delegations from Kiribati, Tuvalu arrive

Delegations from the Government of Kiribati and Tuvalu arrived yesterday afternoon for the "Engaging with the Pacific' meeting that begins tomorrow at the Natadola Intercontinental Golf and Spa Resort. The Kir

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Can superannuation market in Fiji be deregulated

As stakeholders gather to discuss Fiji Economic situation, the question on whether the superannuation market in Fiji can be deregulated has once again popped up. Suva Laywer Richard Naidu posed the question to the panel

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Escaped prisoner surrenders

A prisoner who escaped from Nasinu Prison earlier this month surrendered himself to the police yesterday morning. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri says Isimeli Batibalei escaped from Nasinu Prison on Jul

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Tailevu North to encourage students in Tadra Kahani

First timers in the annual Tadra Kahani with TFL, Tailevu North College is encouraging youths to keep striving for their dreams in the face of discouragement. Liason Teacher, Saravina Whippy said the school is portrayin

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Burst main in Namaka causes water disruptions

A burst main in Namaka earlier today has caused water disruptions in different parts of Nadi. Spokesperson for Water Authority of Fiji, Maika Nagalu said residents of Namaka, Waqadra, Matintar, Bountiful Estate, Gateway

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Solomon Islands govt was never against Fiji PM

The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands has today confirmed that the Solomon Islands government was never against the plan for Fiji's Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to chair the planned Melanesian Spearh

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AG questions motives of overseas based local critics

The Attorney General said some Fiji citizens who are on a temporary visa in countries in Australia are trying to paint a totally negative picture of Fiji to try and get political asylum. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the sad

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