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Fears growing amongst stakeholders

Fears are growing amongst stakeholders that the number of undetected cases of people living with HIV/AIDs in Fiji is growing and despite the awareness campaigns, people are still not coming forward for tests. Health Per

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Alleged larcenists to appear today

Two employees of a prominent company in Suva charged with larceny by servant for allegedly stealing $44,000 from the company are expected to appear in court today. Assistant Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomur

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Service stations mark “Day of Service”

The Total Fiji Limited staff ranging from the top to the middle management will be at different Total Service stations today to mark the "Day of Service" , a day used to reinforce the "top service" po

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First HIV decree being drafted

More than 28 years since the first HIV case was recorded in the Pacific, Fiji is now on the verge of achieving a major milestone as promulgation is currently being drafted specifically on HIV. As we mark World Aids toda

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2 charged with larceny by servant

Police have arrested and charged two employees of a prominent company in Suva with larceny by servant for allegedly stealing $44,000 from the company. Assistant Police spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the tw

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Negative reports needs to stop

Something has to be done to counter the negative reporting of Fiji overseas as it is affecting our business. This is the plea from various participants of the Fiji Australia Business Council Meeting to the FTIB Chairman

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Good news for ANZ customers

Good news for ANZ customers who are seeking loans to construct new homes. The ANZ Bank has today announced a series of further interest rate reduction on its Business Index rate by 25 basis points and its first year fix

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Air Pacific announces benefits for members

Air Pacific has today announced some benefits for members of the “Tabua Club", not only for tourists coming into Fiji but also for Fiji residents wishing to travel overseas. Air Pacific Managing Director and

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Man remanded in custody over alleged rape

The 32yr old man who allegedly raped a 22yr old school teacher over the weekend has been remanded in custody. Ilisoni Uqadavui of Lautoka appeared in the Lautoka Magistrates Court charged with one count of rape. No ple

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Keep Suva City Clean Campaign launched

The "Keep Suva City Clean Campaign" and International Volunteers Day was launched this afternoon in efforts to promote and keep Suva City Environment Clean and beautiful. At the launch this afternoon Suva City

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Health Ministry refutes allegations

The Ministry of health has refuted allegations made by Fiji Network For People Living with HIV Aids Program Manager, Jokapeci Tuberi Cati that some women who are HIV positive are still discriminated against in hospitals.

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Ministry focuses towards alleviating poverty

The Women, Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation Ministry is focused towards alleviating poverty and improving the assistance provided. Dr Jiko Luveni said they will be focusing on those who are considered poor or are

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Don’t wait for Govt incentives

Do not always wait for Government Incentives to make a decision on investing. These are the sentiments of Bank South Pacific Country Manager, Greg Watson to participants of the Fiji Australia Business Council Meeting

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WHO issues new advice on HIV

As today is World Aids Day, the World Health Organization has issued new advice on the treatment of HIV saying drugs should be given earlier and even be prescribed to breastfeeding mothers. The WHO said adults and adole

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Good news for Savusavu residents

Savusavu residents have a reason to be happy this Christmas as the Public Rental Board will be officially opening 12 rental flats in the area. PRB General Manager, Mesake Senibulu said that the flats that will be situat

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Angels needed in Fiji-Post Fiji

The Festive season has started and with this, Angels are needed in Fiji. These are the sentiments of Post Fiji Manager Public Relations Merelita Isimeli who said for the festive season, they are currently organizing an

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Police await report on uprooted plants

Police are waiting for the report from the Koronivia Research station on the uprooted plants from Navosa which are believed to be marijuana. The Police Drug Unit had uprooted $125.3 million dollars worth of Marijuana pl

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FTIB targets more investors

The Fiji Island Trade and Investment Bureau said it is talking to as many people it can to get more investors in the country. The Chief Executive Officer, Annie Rogers said that there are plans to go offshore and talk t

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Stop stigma, start acceptance

Today is World Aids Day. Stigma has to stop, acceptance needs to start. Those were the sentiments of Fiji Network for People Living with HIV Aids Program Manager Jokapeci Tuberi Cati who said there are a lot of challe

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We will wait: FASANOC President

We will wait for the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision on our participation at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. Those are the sentiments of FASANOC President Vidya Lakhan after revelations that the

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