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Firefighters fight engulfed sawmill

Firefighters are currently trying to contain a blaze that engulfed a sawmill in Labasa this morning. Speaking from the scene, the Divisional Fire Officer Northern, John Pillay has confirmed that Valebasoga Tropic Board

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Over 130 recommendations made at food symposium

Discussions at the Food Symposium yesterday by the six groups tasked to look into the growth of the agriculture sector all agreed that land remains the main issue to be looked into. Permanent Secretary for Agriculture C

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Report says nil upgrade work disappointing

A Ministry of National Planning paper on the state of Fiji's sugar industry which is being discussed in the Food Symposium states that the mill upgrade undertaken through a 86 million dollar loan from the EXIM ban

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Church proposes to build orphanage center

The Coptic Orthodox Church has proposed to build an orphanage center in Legalega, Nadi which will house 100 homeless children.   Bishop Suriel who is currently in Fiji said this center will not only have an orphanag

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National Youth Day celebrations to be held today

Cultural diversity and growth will be the main theme at the planned march for National Youth Day celebrations today.   The march which is expected to start at 9am will see close to 300 youths take to the streets in

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Kiribati govt helps Tomas victims

Assistance for victims of Hurricane Tomas are still pouring in as the Kiribati Government through it's High Commission in Fiji donated more than $80,000 to the Foreign Affairs Ministry yesterday. Kiribati's High

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Current trade deficit unsustainable-Reddy

Fiji's trade deficit stands at a staggering $1.8 billion and stakeholders have been urged to find solutions to this escalating problem to ensure sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the Food Symposium in Lami th

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Major developments expected to boost dairy industry

Major developments to boost the dairy industry in Fiji is expected tomorrow when Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama meets with the Rewa Dairy Cooperative Board and farmers.        &

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Bua man referred to St Giles Hospital

The High Court in Labasa ruled this morning that a 31 year old Bua man who killed his 14 month old daughter in a ritualistic sacrifice to save the spiritual lives of the people of Lekutu district, did so whilst being ins

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Man charged with alleged murder appears in court

A 22 year old man charged with the alleged murder of a 42 year old man appeared in the Nadi Magistrate court this morning. The 22 year old appeared before Magistrate Sahu Khan and the plea has been deferred as the case

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Man remanded in custody for impersonating a Solider

A 30 year old unemployed from Udu Point has been remanded in custody who is facing charges of impersonating a Solider. Peni Kusitino appeared in the Savusavu Magistrate this morning however no plea was taken. The alleg

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Sugar supply yet to normalise

Sugar supply in most of the supermarkets is yet to be normalised as sugar is still rationed to consumers. Fijivillage contacted a number of major supermarkets today who say they still do not have enough sugar and have n

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RBF announces review by ADB consultant

The Reserve Bank of Fiji has announced the commencement of the review by an Asian Development Bank consultant on the local value-added content requirement for a sustainable tourism industry. The Bank said this step will

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North reports largest number with disabilities

The Northern Division is reported to have the largest cases of people living with disabilities. This is according to a National Disabled Council Survey carried out for the first time in all 14 provinces in the country.

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Suva Lawyer appears before Commission

Suva Lawyer Sheik Hussein Shah appeared before the Independent Legal Services Commission today on four complaints of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional behaviour.   Shah denied all four complain

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Sugar production decreases drastically

Urgent action needs to be taken to ensure that Fiji's sugar production increases, mill efficiencies and cane quality drastically improves, and more people get into cane farming. This is based on the current cane an

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Man charged for alleged stabbing

Police have laid charges against a 22 year old man of Nadi for allegedly stabbing a 42 year old man to death this week. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the man has been charged with one count of

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More competitive prices expected

Steps are being taken by the government and stakeholders in the poultry industry to try and ensure that those in the low income bracket in Fiji are able to afford quality chicken products at cheap prices. While opening

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Resort performance confidential-FNPF

Members of the FNPF, whose funds exceeding $80 million have been invested in the Natadola Bay resort, will not be privy to the detailed financial information on the performance of the resort. Fijivillage has questioned

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Consider role of women-Rolls

Women have always played an active role in peace building and this is something various governments should consider in relation to policy making roles. femLINKPACIFIC Executive Director Sharon Bhagwan Rolls said the one

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