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Police conclude investigation into $5m drug bust

Police have confirmed that they have concluded their investigations into the $5 million drug bust in Suva this week. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said upon the completion of their investigation on

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First time Tadra Kahani participants can win

Two schools from a total of ten who are participating for the first time in the annual Tadra Kahani with TFL this year can be winners if they show their best performance on stage. First timers last year scooped the firs

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Rabuka criticizes Aus travel ban

Former Prime minister Major General Sitiveni Rabuka has criticizes Australia's ongoing travel bans on Fiji's military. Speaking to ABC, Rabuka said the bans are making Fijians feel as if they are under siege. H

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Solomon Islands move welcomed by Fiji

Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola said the attendance of the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands who is in the middle of elections campaign signifies how important he believes this meeting is. Solomon Islands

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Savusavu to have open day

An open day together with relaxed trading hours for business houses similar to the Suva on Sale, will get underway in Savusavu next week.   The three day event starts next Thursday and will provide traders with the

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Digicel’s new money transfer system aims to save time

Digicel Fiji now being the latest mobile operator to introduce it's money transfer system, said they are working on introducing services that will help people save time. Speaking at the launch of Digicel's Mobil

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15 students receive awards for essays

Fifteen students from around the country were presented with certificates from the Deputy Head of Mission and Trade Commissioner at the New Zealand High Commission today. The students were chosen from an essay competiti

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14 yr old catwalks past 80 candidates to win model search

14 yr old Filo Lagilevu today beat close to 80 participants for the chance to kick off her modeling career at the upcoming MHCC Fiji Fashion Week in October. The young Taveuni lass and Form three student of Adi Cakobau

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Increase in Tadra Kahani participants

The increase in the numbers of schools participating in this year’s Tadra Kahani with TFL is a good indication of more young people wanting to get their message across to the public. Organizer Total Event Manager

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Solomon Govt glad to assist Fiji

The Solomon Islands Government is happy to engage in any mission that will help Fiji out of its problems and pressures. This is the reassurance from Solomon Island Prime Minister's Office responding to questions sen

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Senior support to receive more support

Senior citizens will have more support and care with the development of a National Policy Framework for the Elderly in Fiji, making it the first country in the Pacific to do so. UNFPA revealed that the elderly populati

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JICA volunteers vow to help build a better Fiji

We want to help build a better Fiji. These are the sentiments of Motoki Tani one of the three JICA volunteers who will be sharing his knowledge on PEMAC studies, was yesterday welcomed by officials from related Ministri

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Reserve Bank sponsors award for Agriculture show

The 2010 Crest Agriculture show has received support from the Reserve Bank of Fiji sponsoring the Farmer of the year and Young farmer of the year award. The Awards were handed over to the Agricultural Ministry's Per

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29yr old woman escapes jail term

A 29 year old mother yesterday escaped a jail term after pleading guilty to willfully causing the death of her new born son in May 2003. While, sentencing Ulamila Wati, High Court Judge Justice Salesi Temo referred to

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Govt quarters being rented out generating revenue

The government quarters which have been rented out are fetching more than $50,000 per month in rent. PSC Permanent Secretary, Parmesh Chand said the renting out of government quarters has been successful so far and they

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Suva Retailers organize anti-shoplifting training

The Suva Retailers Association has organized a free seminar on an anti-shoplifting training next week. Association President, Himmat Lodia said retailers should grab the opportunity of this evening seminar with an Inter

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Fiji Pine mismanagement leads to $12m drop in valuation

The mismanagement of Fiji Pine Limited has seen the planting operations being neglected and the valuation of plantation forest crop has dropped by $12 million in the last two years. Fiji Pine Limited Deputy Chairman, Ra

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Vayeshnoi awarded $50,000

The Fiji Court of Appeal has ruled that former Minister and Labour parliamentarian, Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi be awarded $50,000 in the form of damages in relation to a defamatory article published by the Fiji Times in 2001.

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Teacher out to reconcile

A Primary School teacher who has pleaded guilty to assaulting 26 students revealed in the Labasa Magistrate court today that he has reconciled with the children and their parents. Sekope Kacimaiwai was to be sentenced b

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