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Head teachers gather for conference

More than 300 head teachers from around the country are today gathered in Nausori for the National Fiji Head Teachers Association conference followed by their Annual General Meeting which is being held this afternoon.

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Men granted bail

Two men charged with abduction and manslaughter were today granted bail by the Suva High Court. Koseni Sasau and Semeti Ravai have been told to appear at the Vatuwaqa police post once a week and not to interfere with th

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PSC silent on PS suspension

The Public Service Commission has refused to reveal any details on why Permanent Secretary for Works Anand Kumar is suspended. PSC permanent secretary Parmesh Chand said this is an issue between an employer and employee

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Police investigate death of Ba man

Police are investigating the death of a 30 year old man of Tuvu Ba whose body was found a few meters away from his vehicle last night. Divisional Traffic Officer Western, ASP Pita Ledua has confirmed that they are treat

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Veiuto hosts Tongan students

In a show of camaraderie, good faith and friendship, the students of Veiuto Primary School today hosted the Tongan Under 12 and 14 rugby teams to a round of items and lunch. Assistant Head Teacher, Sainiana Hicks said t

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PM aware of abuse of the Bus Fare Program

Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said he is aware of reports of some bus companies and parents trying to make use of the Free School Bus Fare Program for personal gain. While addressing the troops at QEB, Ba

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Police await post mortem report

Police are now awaiting the post mortem report of the 75 year old man who died in an accident yesterday morning. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said the post mortem is expected to be conducted today after which they

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FHL records its highest profit

The Fijian Holdings Group has recorded its highest profit, with a consolidated post tax earnings of $49.7 million. According to the FHL 2009 Annual Report Chairman Isoa Kaloumaira said the profit of $49.69 million was t

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Crew reveals Ashika had rust and holes

A crew member on the Princess Ashika has told the Royal Commission of Inquiry investigating the ferry's sinking about the rust and holes he saw when the ship arrived in Tonga. The commission is trying to establish w

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Lack of trained medical professionals

There is not only a lack in doctors but an overall lack of trained medical professionals around the country. Dean of the Fiji School of Medicine Dr Ian Rouse said that one of the plans is to open up a campus in Labasa f

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Farmers, cane cutters taken to camp

The military has confirmed that some farmers and cane cutters from the western division were taken to the military camp in the west a few days ago. Permanent Secretary for Information and Military Spokesperson Lt Colon

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FICAC dept in Rev John Hunt building

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is currently occupying Level One of the Reverend John Hunt Building at Stewart Street. FICAC spokesperson Erica Lee confirmed that the Community and Education Departmen

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Alleged rape of 80yr old shameful

It is shameful and shocking to see that an 80 year old woman has become a victim of rape. Those are sentiments of Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator (FWCC) Shameema Ali following an incident in Tavua earlier t

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Soldiers urged to fly Fiji flag high

The Prime Minister and Army Commander, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has called on the members of the security forces to take action if they find out information about bus drivers overcharging school children. Commodore

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Man dies in road accident

A man has died while another is fighting for his life at the Nadi Hospital, after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a bus this morning. Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed to Fijivi

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140 new born babies die every year

140 babies in Fiji die on average within 7 days of their birth with five to eight mothers dying per annum as a result of birth complications and insufficient post-natal care. Health Minister, Doctor Neil Sharma stressin

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Driti on a 6-month tour of duty to Iraq

The Military's Land Force Commander, Colonel Pita Driti is going on a 6-month tour of duty to Iraq. Permanent Secretary for Information and Military Spokesperson, Lt Colonel Neumi Leweni confirmed that Colonel Driti

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80 year old allegedly raped

Tavua Police are looking for a man who is alleged to have raped an 80 year old woman in Vatukoula yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the woman was alone at home when the man entered the ho

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FHL acquires Management Contract of RB Patel Group

Fijian Holdings Limited has announced that it has acquired the Management Contract to manage the RB Patel Group. In a statement Managing Director Sereana Qoro announced that FHL Retailing Ltd, a wholly subsidiary of FHL

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Father given suspended sentenced

A father of four, charged with manslaughter was a happy man today after the Suva High Court today gave him a suspended sentence. 33 year old Savenaca Dakunituraga was convicted of manslaughter of Semi Seruvatu of Nausor

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