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Tackling corruption takes lot of manpower, time-FICAC

Alot of manpower and time is needed before anyone can be taken to task for corruption. Those are the words of FICAC Director for investigations, Sanaila Seru as the country marks International Anti-Corruption day today.

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FIRCA launches tax agent portal

The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority today launched the Tax Agent Portal, which will enable tax agents to access information about their clients on line. FIRCA's National I.T. Project Manager Umesh Chandra

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First 3 floors of Tappoo City open

The first three floors of new Tappoo City building in Suva opened its doors this morning and shoppers are flocking in to take advantage of the discounts and new range of products. Our News Team spoke to some shoppers in

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It’s not about money- Beck

It's not about money but it's the matter of survival for us. These are the words of Solomon Islands Ambassador to the UN Collin Beck, during a presentation of Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environmental Pr

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Strong climate deal wanted

As world leaders converge into Copenhagen to talk about a new climate deal, 10,000 Pacific Islanders are calling on their government leaders to secure for them a strong climate deal to safeguard all life on planet earth.

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Concerns raised over rise in land disputes

Concerns have been raised on the increasing number of chiefly and land disputes in the country at the Tailevu Provincial Council meeting, currently underway at Nausori village. Chief Guest Permanent Secretary for Indige

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Improper inspections led to bus fire-NFA

The National Fire Authority believes improper inspections on the bus resulted in the bus catching fire in Makoi this morning. Chief Fire Officer, Tupou Saubulinayau said initial investigation reveals the fire started in

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Mechanic in hospital after crushed by bus

A 51 year old mechanic is admitted in Lautoka Hospital after he was crushed by a bus he was repairing in Votualevu Nadi yesterday. Western Police spokesperson, Wame Bautolu said the mechanic and an 18 year old youth wer

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Security officer involved in alleged robbery

Police have arrested four men including security officers yesterday for allegedly stealing from the Rewa Dairy yard in Walu Street Lautoka. According to police, stolen items include assorted Rewa Life Milk, Rewa Powdere

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Passengers jump out of burning bus

Investigations have started into the Bus fire in Makoi this morning after the 25 passengers had to jump out of the burning bus to save themselves. Our reporter who was at the scene confirmed that the fire started from t

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Police/Firefighters carry out crash exercise

People are asked not to be alarmed with the heavy presence of Police officers and fire fighters at the Nausori airport this morning. The Fiji Police Force along with the Firefighters and Airports Fiji Limited is current

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Higher Education Commission has powers to issue notice

The Higher Education Commission will have powers to issue a notice to any education institute in the country to review its operations and courses and decide whether it should be closed down. Under the Higher Education p

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Air Pac advertises on 2 positions

Fiji's National airline, Air Pacific has advertised the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officers position, which is currently held by John Campbell. According to the advertisement, the successful applicant wil

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Close to 9000 complaints received

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) has received close to 9000 complaints of alleged corrupt practices since it was establish in early 2007. According to FICAC statistics, 2,128 complaints were re

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Police raid Seaqaqa marijuana farm

Police have raided a farm in Seaqaqa and uprooted 117 marijuana plants which have a street value of thousands of dollars. Officer-In-Charge Drugs Inspector Rajeshni Mala has confirmed that the raid was conducted by the

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Unauthorized herbal medicine sellers warned

People who are selling any herbal medicine and other substances claiming to be able to treat any ailment without having proper authorization from the Health Ministry can be taken to task by the Health Ministry. The Heal

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Part of Tapoo City building to open today

The 1st 3 floors of new Tappoo City building in Suva are expected to be open for business today. These three floors will house the Tappoos flagship new department store of international standard and CEO Madhu Tappoo sai

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First ever kindergarten guidelines launched

The First Ever Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines was launched yesterday titled "Na Noda Mataniciva". These guidelines will help teachers provide more standardized and professional classes to around 9,000 chil

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Ministry calls for pro-active measures

The Education Ministry is calling on parents, teachers, villages, community elders and religious leaders to take pro-active measures for the sake of protecting children from sexual abuse. The ministry said the recent re

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Govt House to undergo upgrade

Several capital projects in the pipeline for Government House is expected to start soon. In a statement, the Official Secretary at the Government House Joeli Rokovada said there are plans to upgrade the existing infrast

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