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Yadua Island Resort Villa Project launched

This project will not only be an asset to the tourism industry, but will benefit the locals a lot in providing them employment. These were the words of President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau as he launched the Yadua Island Res

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Mutiny officers further remanded in custody

The two senior police officers who are alleged to have tried to remove Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni appeared for the first time in the Suva High Court this morning and have been further remanded in custody.

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National Employment Center opened

In an effort to reduce unemployment in the country, the Ministry of Labor today launched a first ever National Employment Center. Chief guest Education Minister Filipe Bole said the center is to help government tackle u

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Children playing with matches caused fire

The fire that claimed an innocent life in Mead Road, Nabua, last month was the result of children playing with matches. The National Fire Authority has confirmed that the children who were left unattended were playing w

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Thousands flock to Showcase

Thousands have been flocking to the Fiji Showcase 2010 and stocking up on their basic food items that are on sale. Fijivillage noted last night that many parents had plastic bags of peanut butter, dairy products as well

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Yadua Island Resort Villa Project to be launched

Employment opportunities and more investment coming into the country as the Hexagon Group of Hotels launches another development project in Sigatoka this afternoon. Group Managing Director Dixon Seeto said the launch of

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D-Day for defaulting employers

Today is the final day for defaulting employers to pay outstanding contributions to the Fiji National Provident Fund otherwise names will be forwarded to the Immigration Department. The FNPF had issued a notice giving e

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Alleged drug farmer arrested

Officers from the Drug Unit arrested a farmer at around 2am this morning suspected of cultivating drugs up in the highlands of Navosa. Officer-In-Charge Drugs ASP Rajeshni Mala has confirmed that officers raided the hou

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PRB to sign deal for 500 housing units

The Public Rental Board is expected to sign a $20 million deal later this month with China Railway Company for the construction of around 500 rental housing units in Raiwai and Raiwaqa. The money is through the $70 mill

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Showcase experience stuns grandfather

That is the reaction 53-year-old John Lanyon had when he entered Fiji Showcase 2010 last night for the first time in his life. The Savusavu grandfather, who came down to Suva for a medical check-up decided to go down

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Health a concern in squatter settlements

An academic has raised concerns about the impacts of the increasing number of squatter settlements on the environment and most importantly to the health of the people living in the settlements. Dr Edward Anderson, a lec

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Lautoka, Nadi residents advised to store water

The Water Authority of Fiji is advising residents living in areas within Lautoka and Nadi to store water as there will be water cuts from the next hour to 5pm today. Water Authority spokesperson Maika Nagalu said the wa

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Unregistered student transport providers warned

The Ministry of Education has warned unregistered student transport providers that they will not be reimbursed for transporting students to and from school unless they register.   Minister Filipe Bole said not regis

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IPPs to benefit consumers

There is hope that the recent decision by the Commerce Commission to increase the amount of money the Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA) pays Independent Power Producers (IPPs) will eliminate the use of diesel generators i

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Nasinu declared a crime free town

A crime free society provides all the necessary elements required for growth and prosperity. That was the message made by Minister for Lands and Minerals Netani Sukanaivalu as chief guest at the declaration of Nasinu as

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Parents express appreciation for kids safety at Showcase

As Fiji Showcase 2010 enters its eighth day, many parents said that they have expressed appreciation for the increased safety measures at the yearly event. The yearly Fiji Showcase has grown each year with over 30,000 e

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Aust High Commission tightlipped

The Australian High Commission in Fiji has opted not to comment on concerns raised by Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama that misleading information is being fed by the officials to the Australian gov

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CAAFI refuses to make further comments

The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji has refused to make any further comments following claims of a major investigation into a near mid air collision between a Air New Zealand and a Virgin Australia airliner as reported

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2 Former FBC board members pleads not guilty

Two former board members of the Fiji Broadcasting Cooperation have pleaded not guilty to a new charge of forgery in the Suva Magistrates courts this morning.      Daniel Whippy and Champak Kapadia were bot

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China Railway Construction Company to employ locals

China Railway Construction Company who today signed a contract with the Housing Authority for the construction of low cost housing on 169 acres of land in Tacirua East Stage 2 has given their word that they will employ l

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