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Students admired at Tadra Kahani

Fantastic, Great, Awesome are just some of the words people have used to describe the past two nights of performances at the Tadra Kahani 2009. With five primary and eight secondary schools vying for the top junior and

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PSC ready to deal with civil servants

The Public Service Disciplinary Tribunal is now ready to start dealing with civil servants alleged to have breached the public service code of conduct with all its administrative processes complete. PSC Chairman Josefa

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FCOSS to work with retired teachers

While trying to addressing the issue of vacancy in the civil service after the retirement age policy was implemented, the Fiji Council of Social Services will be working with retired teachers to pull them into a voluntee

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Pakistani National seeks bail variation

A Pakistani national has applied to the Nadi Magistrates Court seeking access to items in a shipping container under investigation by FICAC. Lawyer representing Furquan Rizvi, made an application to vary bail conditions

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Stage set for explosive Tadra Kahani finals

The stage is now set for an explosive Tadra Kahani finals, where five Primary and eight Secondary Schools will battle it out to see who will walk away with the top honours of being crowned the 2009 Junior and Senior T

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Schools ready for Tadra Kahani finals

While welcoming the news of making it to the finals, defending Junior Division Champions Nakelo District School, who's theme is Angels on Assignment aimed at eradicating poverty in hunger, said they are ready to meet

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Low water levels causing water disruptions

Suva Water Supply believes low water levels at the Waimanu river is causing water disruptions in Lami, Delainavesi and Veisari. Divisional Water Engineer Central/Eastern, Sereicocoko Yanuyanurua said this problem has be

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Food retail outlets warned

All the food retail outlets that sell raw meat and poultry products have been warned to see that the product is packed properly. The Health Ministry will be policing and monitoring the sale of the same and will take app

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ATH continue to dominate

The Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited group has assets which now exceeds $500 million as the telecom giants continue to dominate the industry in Fiji. At the ATH AGM yesterday, CEO Tomasi Vakatora revealed that the A

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Employers can get more time-Barr

Some employers may be given more time to try and comply with the new Wage regulations if they can convince the Minister for Labour that they are unable to shoulder the added costs. Chairman of the Wages Council Father K

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RKS, Monfort face off on Day 2

It’s expected to go down to the wire as top guns, Ratu Kadavulevu School and Monfort Boys Town face off on day two of the Tadra Kahani show at the Vodafone arena tonight. With the five finalists from the Junior Di

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Alleged murderer deemed unfit to take plea

A Bua man who allegedly killed his 14 month old daughter after claiming she was possessed by evil spirits has been deemed mentally unfit to take a plea. Ratu Beni Salabogi back for examination appeared before Suva Magis

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Taps remain dry

The taps remain dry in certain areas. Residents of Tamavua, Wailoku, Delainavesi, Lami and Veisari may continue facing water cuts throughout today. Divisional Water Engineer Central Eastern Sereicocoko Yanuyanurua beli

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CWM outpatient services to stay open

The outpatient services at the CWM Hospital's Pediatrics Unit will stay open and not closed as earlier decided by the Hospital management. Health Permanent Secretary Dr Sala Saketa and CWM hospital management held t

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ATH reveals major cost cutting measures

Telecom giants Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH) has revealed major cost cutting measures and re-organization plans across the board to ensure profitability in a difficult business climate. At the ATH Annual General me

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Police Force to comb highlands

The Fiji Police Force's Drug Operating team will now comb the highlands of Serua, Namosi, Ra, Ba and Naitasiri for drug farms. Officer-In-Charge Drugs ASP Sakeo Ganivatu said they are now trying their best to eradic

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We will rock you tonight: RKS

We will rock you tonight and will be the first to lift the Tadra Kahani Senior Division trophy tomorrow night. That is the message from Ratu Kadavulevu School Arts and Sports teacher, Uraia Toribau as the RKS Tadra Kah

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Nabitu to portray hard times

Life is short and what we want the children and youths to learn is that the more we give, we will receive in plentiful especially in hard times. Nabitu District who will be coming to the Tadra Kahani for the 5th time th

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Fiji wins outstanding award

Fiji has won an outstanding award in a contest organized in Hong Kong. Fiji with its ever growing popularity in the China/Hong Kong Markets, the colorful Fiji Stand(stall) at this year’s ITE and ITS MICE show in H

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Alleged murderer taken back to St Giles

A Bua man who allegedly killed his 14 month old daughter after claiming she was possessed by evil spirits and was due to appear in the Suva Magistrates court this morning, has been taken back to the Saint Giles hospital.

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