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Establishment of SFCC office approved

A Strategic Framework for Change Coordinating Office (SFCC) will be established to ensure effective mainstreaming and implementation of the SFC and the Roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable Socio-economic Development. T

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Momi Bay negotiations continue

Negotiations continue between the Auctioneers Bayleys Real Estate and the successful bidder of $41 million to try and seal the sale of the multimillion dollar Momi Bay Resort project. After the bidding stopped at $41 mi

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Call us, not media: Water Dept

Call us not the media. This is the advice from Water Department Spokesperson Maika Nagalu on complaints of irregular water supply being highlighted in the media. Earlier this week concerns were raised by residents i

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Dry season to be monitored

The Nadi Weather Office will soon start monitoring the dry season in the country. Director Rajendra Prasad said the drought may not be as bad as 1997 and 1998 where the dry season lasted for over an year and the wet sea

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Take your filariasis tablets

The Health Ministry is calling on people who have missed out in taking the anti filariasis tablets to take it this week. Health Ministry Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said the message here is for people to be protected from

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Timely grant to help children

Travelling on horseback, hiring a carrier or boat to reach places to check children's eyes is a hectic and costly affair however timely help has come for PROJECT HEAVEN. The spokesperson for the Project,Fani Volatab

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Momi Bay Resort auction close off at $41m

The Momi Bay Resort Project auction closed off in the last hour with the highest bid stopping at $41 million. While the Fiji National provident Fund has invested $80 million into the project, the hammer fell at $41 mill

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CMDA-RBF merger to reduce costs

The decision to merge the Capital Markets Development Authority operations into the Reserve Bank of Fiji is expected to see more than 50 percent reduction in operating costs of the CMDA. Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe

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Residential water tariffs won’t increase

There is some good news as the government has stressed that the residential water tariffs will not increase for the next 2 to 3 years. Works and Transport Ministry spokesperson Maika Nagalu said there has been a lot of

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Plans underway to replace old water pipes

Plans are underway to replace 30 to 40 year old water pipes along the Suva Nausori corridor. Water Department Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said they know that people along these areas are currently receiving low water supp

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Church supports Police Force idea

The New Methodist Church Christian Fellowship said the Fiji Police Force is one of the first in the world to use the Praise the Lord and Police Christian Crusade strategy to fight crime. Head of the Church, Pastor Atuna

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4 Youths expected to be charged

Police are expected to lay charges on four youths by this afternoon who allegedly assaulted and threw a 27 year old man off the Nadi bridge. Acting Divisional Crime Officer Western ASP Manasa Talala they have received t

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Fiji Water gives $240,000

Many people in different parts of Fiji have a reason to smile and celebrate after organisations representing them received assistance from the Fiji Water Foundation on its 2nd Anniversary today. The Foundation today gav

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Workshop to discuss protection of forests

Ways to protect our native forests and the environment from the impacts of deforestation is currently being discussed by stakeholders to try and formulate policies to ensure sustainable use of this natural resource. The

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Dream to be fulfilled soon

The dream of having electricity in their houses, schools and health Centres will soon be fulfilled for the people of Tokaimalo in Ra after they got $20,000 richer today. The representative of the Tokaimalo Electrificati

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Assemblies of God Church records membership increase

The Assemblies of God Church has steadily recorded an increase in membership for the past 20 years with the number expected to increase further. General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Fiji, Reverend Pita Cili,

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Don’t leave children unsupervised: NFA

The National Fire Authority (NFA) has reiterated their call to parents not to leave their children unsupervised during these school holidays. Chief Fire officer Tupou Saubulinayau said parents should talk to their chil

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Church supports Police Crusade

The New Methodist Church Christian Fellowship said the Fiji Police Force is one of the first in the world to use the Praise the Lord and Police Christian Crusade strategy to fight crime. Head of the Church Pastor Atunai

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No hurry for President appointment: PM

Cabinet is sitting today however no decisions are expected in relation to the appointment of the President. Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said there is no hurry to choose the next President as the Vice Pr

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Youths address issues

In light of the increasing problems faced by youths, divisional Assemblies of God of Fiji youth leaders have been discussing ways in which they can reach out to their peers. Chairman of the program Committee Reverend Fi

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