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More indigenous fijians below poverty line

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama highlighted to the members of the Tailevu Provincial Council yesterday that about one-third of Fiji's population living below the poverty line, are Indigenous Fijians. Com

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Digicel Legend FM Fugitive caught

The Digicel Legend FM Fugitive has been caught. As you have just heard the Digicel Legend FM Fugitive is Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad. The Fugitive game started on air on CFL stations, Legend FM,

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Baby dies in fire

A 1 year three month old baby girl has lost her life after their lean to house was destroyed in a fire at Mead Road this morning. National Fire Authority confirmed they received a call just after 10 o'clock and when

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Fiji re-elected to International Seabed Authority

Fiji has been re-elected to the Council of International Seabed Authority by the 160 countries represented on the Council at a meeting in Kingston, Jamaica last week. Fiji was represented at the meeting by our Ambassad

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Girl questioned over baby’s death

Nausori Police are questioning a 17 year old girl who allegedly gave birth to a baby which was found dead in a pit toilet. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Aca White confirmed that the incident happened at a village

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Twist in bribery case

The bribery case against two Chinese businessman has taken a turn today when the case resumed this morning in the Suva High Court. The lawyer representing the two accused Chen Xue Liang and De Chuan Zhao of China Huashi

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Shareholders unhappy with Kadavu Development Company

Sources have revealed that some shareholders of Kadavu Development Company are not happy with the way the company has been run, and they are calling on the Board to hold the AGM to ascertain the true ownership of Kadavu

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Indigenous Fijians too conservative-PM

The Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has highlighted at the Tailevu Provincial Council meeting that one of the major weaknesses amongst the Indigenous Fijians, is that they never have the guts to speak openly

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Private schools must register with Ministry

The Education Ministry has stressed that private schools must register with the Ministry. Minister Filipe Bole said there are eighteen private schools existing in Fiji including international schools, out of which only

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NFA reiterates call

National Fire Authority has reiterated it's call for building owners to ensure that their buildings are connected to NFA's fire alarm monitoring system. This comes after NFA attended to a fire incident at New W

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New Village By-Laws likely

The Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama while addressing the members of the Tailevu Provincial Council yesterday, raised concerns in the increase in the number of indecent assault in the province. Commodore Bain

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Where are the returns from Kadavu House?

Where are the returns from Kadavu House since 2007? That is a major question that some of the stakeholders are asking as those involved also try to sort out the issue in relation to the ownership of the 8 storey Kada

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Tender process clarified in court

The Permanent Secretary for Finance, John Prasad yesterday clarified in the Suva High Court that he did not have the power to approve any tenders application. Prasad took to the witness box yesterday in relation to the

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Charges delayed against murder suspect

Crime Officers do not want to leave any stones unturned and as a result have delayed laying charges against the third suspect in the alleged murder of Koronivia tertiary student, Krishneel Singh. The third suspect who s

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High school students indirectly contribut to economy

High school students are indirectly contributing to the economy, as nearly a quarter of a million dollars are being saved by secondary school students around the country through the MoneySmart programme. This is accordi

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Water disruptions expected in Suva-Nausori corridor

Residents in the Suva-Nausori corridor may face frequent water disruptions as Water Authority carries out upgrading works at Water treatment plants.   Spokesperson, Maika Nagalu said their upgrading programme at Wa

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Tailevu province shows support for Govt/PM

The province of Tailevu led by the chiefs from Bau today presented a tabua or whales tooth to the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to show their support to Bainimarama's leadership and to the government of

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Prasad gives evidence in bribery case

The Permanent Secretary for Finance John Prasad took the witness stand this morning to give evidence against two Chinese businessmen who allegedly tried to bribe him in return for a contract for a water project in Savus

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Health management directed to dress appropriately

Following recent complaints against the dress codes of certain medical and nursing staffs, the Health Minister has issued a directive to the health management to dress appropriately. Health Ministry Spokesperson, Ilesa

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Water disruptions expected to normalise

The Water Authority of Fiji has confirmed that residents between Suva to Nausori corridor who are facing water disruptions are expected to start receiving normal water supply from 6pm today. Water Authority of Fiji spok

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