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Teachers warned to show professionalism

The Education Minister has issued a warning to all the teachers to show professionalism and commitment to their profession. Bole said that any teacher who during school hours is seen out in towns or cities or not attend

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3 men questioned over robbery

Police are now questioning three men in relation to the robbery at Dee Cees Bus Company Monday afternoon. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Suliano Tevita confirms that another suspect was taken into custody last

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Airline competition heats up

Competition is heating up between Fiji's international airline Air Pacific and its fellow airlines with travellers to benefit. Chief Executive Officer John Campbell said the airline competition to and from Fiji is c

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Tourists flock the streets of Suva

Tourists from as far as Scotland and England flocked the streets of Suva today and were busy buying gifts for their loved ones. Our News team spoke to some of the tourists from Cruise liner, Saga Ruby at various shoppin

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Northerners working hard on ginger export

The people of Wailevu in Seaqaqa are working hard to see that their ginger export to Australia is a successful venture. The Tui Wailevu Ratu Kinijoji Maivalili said exporting ginger will first of all help with the devel

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Defense Counsel questions report

The credibility and accuracy of reports compiled by the Military Officer sent to gather information on the plot to assassinate Commodore Bainimarama and others was scrutinized by the Defense Counsel this morning. In cro

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Virgin coconut oil hits market

Coconuts and its products in their various forms are closely linked to our daily lives and a new product has hit the market with assurance of a more healthy future. Virgin coconut oil is the natural form of coconut oil

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Residents allegedly tampering with Water Valve

The Water Authority of Fiji has discovered that some residents have been allegedly tampering with a Water Valve near Rarawai in Ba which has caused water disruptions in this area. Spokesperson, Maika Nagalu said water e

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Family devastated after fire

A family of five is devastated after an early morning fire completely damaged their four bedroom home in Jittu Estate, Raiwaqa. Richael Chand said he woke up this morning and noticed that their living room was already i

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Store water public urged

If you live in Cunningham, Nasinu and Nausori, please start storing water now as you may face low water pressure or water disruptions later today. This is from Water Authority of Fiji spokesperson Maika Nagalu who said

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Water Authority starts rehab work

To improve water supply and ease the water woes of certain areas, the Water Authority of Fiji has begun work on the rehabilitation of the Waila and Tamavua treatment plants. These works are funded through the Asian Dev

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Jaswant Kumar case adjourned

The two counsels today made closing submissions in the case of Former Acting Nasinu Town Clerk and Manager Finance Jaswant Kumar who is facing charges with abuse of office and embezzlement for allegedly cashing a cheque

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State witness cross examined

State witness to the conspiracy to murder trial, Luke Toa was cross examined by Defence Counsel Akuila Naco yesterday to tell the court about the trip to the training site in Wailase, Naitasiri. Luke Toa said that a van

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Rural banking scheme a great success

More than 70,000 people are now part of the ANZ's rural banking scheme. Head of ANZ's rural banking Baro Saumaki has confirmed that the initiative has proved a great success so far with more people opening their

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Lent starts today

A time of prayer and preparation called Lent, to celebrate Easter in the Christian calendar starts today, Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time when some Christians try to overcome their own faults give up luxuries and practic

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State witnesses related in assassination trial

The motive behind Lance Coporal Peniasi Kuli assembling a team of RFMF personnel, who are his relatives, has been questioned by defence counsels in the Suva High court in the alleged plot to kill the Army Commander and o

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9-year-old drowns

A nine year old boy drowned while swimming in Tailevu today. Assistant Police spokesperson, Sergeant Suliano Tevita said the incident happened this morning when the nine year old went swimming with his friends. A searc

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Presidential Bure’s to be made available to Public

In ensuring better use of and return on State assets, the government has decided that the Presidential Bure's in Taunovo and Tavakubu in Lautoka will be made available to the public. Public Service Permanent Secreta

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Complete tax return forms: FIRCA

The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority, while urging people to complete their tax return forms before the deadline next month, said people need to fill in the correct details in their forms. Chief Executive Off

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National Centre starts workshop

In an effort to break the cycle of poverty in the country, the National Centre for Small and Micro Enterprises has started a ten day workshop to teach people on ways to operate a small business. Co-ordinator, Kitione To

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