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Nadarivatu takes first gold medal

Nadarivatu has continued its tradition of upsetting the bigger schools taking out the first gold medals. Mereseini Naidau of Nadarivatu Secondary School took first place beating defending 2009 champion and school mate S

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Display good sportsmanship-President

The President, Ratu Epeli Nalatikau in opening the 2010 Coca Cola Games has called on athletes and supporters to display good sportsmanship during the two day event. Nalatikau said that over the years the National Fina

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Police investigate alleged murder

Police are investigating the alleged murder of a 50 year old lady of Raranikawai, Labasa. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the woman's body was found on her doorstep by some people yesterday

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Vanuatu wants Fiji back in Forum

The Government of Vanuatu said it wants Fiji to be returned as a member of Pacific Islands Forum as soon as possible. Radio New Zealand reported that a top foreign ministry official, Jean Sese, made the comment while di

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Let the games begin

Let the 2010 Coca-Cola Games begin. The biggest sporting event in the country is just 2 hours away from the start at the TFL Stadium with a lot of expectation from the athletes and the schools who have been preparing fo

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Security will be tight at games-Police

Those who are planning to use the Coca Cola Games as an opportunity to either stir up trouble or make quick money via criminal means will be shown zero tolerance by the Fiji Police Force.   About 100 policemen and w

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Samoan PM’s comments unfortunate

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Ratu Inoke Kubuabola said the comments made by Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele concerning the situation in Fiji and his reference to the South Pacific Forum Secretariat are unfortu

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Transport a major concern for school

With the first term of school coming to an end today, transportation seems to remain a major concern for most of the students of Sigatoka Valley High School, a school 15 kilometers outside of Sigatoka town. School Princ

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Govt gives $70,000 to revive Cocoa Industry

The Government has given $70,000 to revive the Cocoa Industry in the country after a lapse of more than twenty years. Tailevu Cocoa Growers Council Spokesperson, Ratu Netava Tagi said growers will be briefed by their Ad

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Decrease in crime rate in the province

It was good news for the people of the Rewa province after the Police revealed to the Provincial Council meeting that crime within the province has decreased this year when compared to last year. That was the word from

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Old False Start rule to remain

The old False Start Rule will stay in this year's Coca Cola Games. The Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics Association decided in the Technical Officials meeting today that the international rule of No False Start will

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SGS parents stand by athletics squad

We are doing it for our children and we hope they do well. Those are the words of the President of the Suva Grammar School Parents Teachers Association, Viliame Naupoto as the parents of the school continue to stand by

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Education should be main priority-Tui Namosi

The Turaga Tui Namosi has stressed that if education levels drop within the province, then it is the fault of the parents. Ratu Suliano Matanitobau made the comments while opening the Namosi Provincial Council meeting t

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Rewa Province expected to venture into dredging business

The Rewa Province is expected to venture into the dredging business and supplying raw sand to construction companies in order to fundraise for their future generations. Assistant Chairman of the Provincial Council Pita

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Give locally produced goods prominence

"Locally produced goods should be given more prominence" This was the issue discussed at the "Made in Fiji" and "Buy Fiji" consultations held today in Suva. The initiative by the Governmen

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Swarup calls on principals to behave professionally

Fiji Principals Association President, Brij Deo Swarup has called on principals to behave professionally and to be serious with their job. Speaking at the 105th Fiji Principals Association Conference that came to end at

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Man arrested for alleged rape

Police have arrested a 54 year old man who allegedly raped a 32 year old woman in Tamavua on Tuesday night. The man has been charged with one count of rape and is expected to appear in court soon. It is alleged the man

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Runway mishap investigation continue

The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji has interviewed the four passengers of the aircraft which slid off the runway at the Nadi International Airport on Monday. However, CAAFI Chief Executive Netava Waqa said they are no

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NFA installs new fire monitoring system

The National Fire Authority has installed a new fire monitoring system at its control center in Suva to decrease the response time. NFA Corporate Affairs Manager Mileta Ting said the new venture by NFA will further enha

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Guests in schools must register to Board

Any guest speaker, NGO, Cadet Trainer and even school managers have to register first with the Teachers Registration Board. That is the stand of the Board Chief executive, Albert Soderberg addressing the over 120 school

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