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Ba Chiefs to visit prison inmates

The Chiefs of Ba are expected to visit the prison inmates who are from the province of Ba and are currently serving time namely in the Korovou, Naboro, Vaturekuka and Natabua prisons. Chairman of the Ba provincial Counc

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Politics should be removed from Sugar Industry

Yes, politics should be removed from the sugar industry. These are the sentiments of the National Farmers Union agreeing with Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama that there should be no politics in the sugar in

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Savusavu Hotel owners work on strategies

Hotel and Resort owners in Savusavu are working on strategies to attract more visitors to their shores. Savusavu Tourism Association President, Greg Tailor said most of the hotel and resort owners are giving discounts t

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Cross walk begins for Catholics

During Lent, the time before Easter, of self sacrifice, fasting and prayer, Catholics worldwide go on cross walks whereby they remember Jesus life before his death on a cross. Vicar General of the Catholic Church in Fi

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Nazir queried on questioning process

The Directing Officer in the investigation of the alleged plot to assassinate the Army Commander Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and others was queried on how the questioning process of the eight accused were carried out, a

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Children are our future: Gavidi

Children are our future and what better way to help them by contributing to their education from the beginning. These are the sentiments of the Foundation of the Education of Needy Children Co-Chair Management Committee

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Water Authority works on digging boreholes

The Water Authority of Fiji is working on digging some boreholes near some reservoirs to solve the water problems for residents near the reservoir during dry season. Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said they are working with

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Give people dignity they deserve: PM

Give people the dignity they deserve, cater to their needs serve them. This was the message Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama told civil servants while touring the Western Division yesterday. Our reporter To

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Education key to breaking poverty

With figures showing that 40% of Fiji's population is living under the poverty line, education is the key to breaking this cycle. This is the view of FENC Fiji, an organization first developed from the Peoples Chart

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Walk for good health: Health Ministry

Walk for your good health. This was the message of the Ministry of Health during their first organized 2010 walk which began from the National Stadium, along Nasese, Vuya Road, around Muanikau and back to the stadium at

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No stones to be left unturned

The Fiji Police Force will leave no stones unturned in its effort to reduce criminal activities. Speaking at the Ground Breaking Ceremony of Wailoku Police Post yesterday, Regional Police Commander Southern SSP Manoj Si

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PM calls on landowners to renew land leases

The Prime Minister has called on the landowners in Nanuku, Ra to renew the land leases for cane farming, that are now lying idle to ensure that the sugar industry progresses in Fiji. As he continues his tour of the Ra p

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Mills threatened to kill me:Ramulo

An accused person in the alleged plot to assassinate the Army Commander Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and others alleged in his police statement that one of the accused, Barbadoes Mills threatened to kill him if he inform

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Restrictive policy on sulu for Indian students removed

"Every student in the country has the right to choose whatever uniform they would like to wear." These are the words of Education Minister Filipe Bole following recent reports that students at a school in Laba

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Companies donate cash for needy children

More than 1000 needy children from around the country are expected to benefit from $120 000 donated by two companies to Foundation for the Education of Needy Children. The Treasurer of the board of Trustees Raj Sharma

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Pay your water bills on time

Pay your water bills because the money can be used to upgrade the country's water infrastructure. The Water Authority of Fiji Chairman, John Prasad said the water rate arrears are huge and people need to take the r

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Villagers delighted over power supply

The villagers of Navolau in Naitasiri are raring to see their village "light-up" tonight after the commissioning of the power supply station in the village today. Fijivillage spoke to Penitati Dawaqa of Navola

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No changes to be made to school bus timetable

The Fiji Bus Operators Association will not make any major changes to its school bus timetable as schools will start from 9am from Monday and not 8am. Association President Zain Dean said they will ensure the students g

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Hospital workers take new approach

The Health workers in Hospitals around the country have now started to read bible verses and religious messages to the patients. Health Ministry Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said this is part of improving their customer rel

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Wailoku to have a new police post

Thousands of residents living in Wailoku Tamavua will now be able to sleep peacefully in their homes as a police post will soon be constructed in the area to monitor criminal activities. Regional Police Commandar Southe

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