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Air Pac to resume Nausori flights next month

Fiji's international airline Air Pacific is planning to resume jet operated international flights in and out of Nausori airport from next month. The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji gave the approval after Airports

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PM thanks EXIM bank for assistance

The Prime Minister and Minister for National Planning, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has thanked the executives of the EXIM bank of Malaysia for assisting Fiji through their $40 million US loan for road upgrading works.

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Unwired expands service

Internet service provider Unwired Fiji is launching the expansion of their 4G Wimax services at the Fiji Showcase 2010. Unwired Fiji Manager Jignesh Chauhan said this is an expansion of their internet services from suva

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Give us our dues-Nicholls

Give us our dues. These are the words of the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Suva City Council, Sera Nicholls who resumed duties at SCC yesterday. Speaking at a press conference this morning Nicholls said sh

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Bainimarama concerned about Aust and NZs comments

Members of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum will travel to Fiji to see for themselves whether or not the situation has improved in Fiji. The Ministerial Contact Group   a subsection of the Forum met in Auckla

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Tanumi eyes huge opportunity

Many new contacts and opportunities are now coming Australian born singer and dancer Richard Tanumi's way who has maternal links to Fiji. Tanumi, who has been in LA for more than a year now, said he is now looking a

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USA breakdancers take warmth to young fan

Many have flocked to Fiji Showcase 2010 to watch the four American break dancers showcase their amazing talent. Fijivillage news noted that many were awestruck with the moves that the group known as the USA Break dancer

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Good news for cane lorry drivers

Good news for all the lorry drivers who are preparing for this year's cane crushing season, as they will now have to pay the wheel tax and road user levy for only nine months and not for the whole year. This after t

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Police look for service station thieves

Police are looking for five men who robbed the Carpenters Mobil Service Station in Nakasi yesterday. Five masked men armed with cane knives and beer bottles stormed into the service station and threatened the cashier be

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TFL service assures children’s safety at Showcase

Parents can be rest assured that their children will not go missing at Fiji Showcase 2010. TFL Manager Corporate Affairs Vanessa Kilner said this is part of their community service and added that parents should take adv

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Second Digicel Legend FM Fugitive caught

The second Digicel Legend FM Fugitive has been caught. The second Digicel Legend FM Fugitive is Agriculture Permanent Secretary Colonel Mason Smith. The Fugitive game started on air on CFL stations, Legend FM, FM96,

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North farmers interested in exporting

Large scale farmers in the north are slowly picking up their lives and have shown a great interest in exporting their goods and services. Fiji Trade and Investment northern director Olivia Mavoa said this after a total

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MCG confirms its interest in visiting Fiji

The chairman of the Ministerial Contact Group on Fiji and Tongan Prime Minister Dr. Feleti Sevele has stressed that Fiji continues to be an important regional partner and it is essential for all member countries to seek

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10 working days given to clear outstanding FNPF contributions

While the deadline draws near for employers to pay outstanding FNPF contributions, the Fiji Employers Federation said none of its members are part of the list of defaulting employers. The FNPF has given 10 working days

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Police on standby to assist health officials

Police are on standby to assist health officials in combating the current outbreak of typhoid in Navosa. Police officers in Keyasi will assist medical officers in the area when requested by health officials. The Minis

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Hobby becomes source of income

What started as a hobby in gardening is now a source of income for 73 year old Laisa Nai-valulevu who is selling plants at one of the 135 booths at the Fiji Showcase 2010. Naivalulevu said she would do gardening in the

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Momi Bay write off now stands at 55 million dollars

The total amount of member's funds from the Fiji National Provident Fund which has been written off from the Momi Bay Resort project now stands at $55 million. The FNPF's 2009 Annual Report summary highlights th

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Talks on IMF loan continues

The Fiji Government has stressed it will take some time before an agreement can be reached with the International Monetary Fund on their request for a standby loan arrangement. Permanent Secretary for National Planning

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Former FICAC employee pleads guilty

A 25 year old former employee of Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption today pleaded guilty to three counts of theft, falsification of documents and abuse of office at the Suva Magistrates Court. Marica Rokotav

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