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Monfort highlights violence in society

Five Time Tadra Kahani winners Monfort Boys Town deem it necessary this year to highlight the violence prevalent in the society today, not just against women but against men and children as well. Monfort Boys Town Teac

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Tadra Kahani phenomenal: Kiwi Judge

I love the way students use music and dance to address issues affecting them. Two time Tadra Kahani Judge and ardent supporter, New Zealander Morris Shanahan said watching the event grow each year is phenomenal. Shanah

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Adi Asenaca not surcharged: Committee

The Public Accounts Committee has revealed in its latest report   that the Minister for Women and Social Welfare in 2006, Adi Asenaca Caucau was not surcharged in relation to a government vehicle accident in 20

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Newcomers ready to display talent

With a strong belief that achieving a good quality education can ensure a bright future, newcomers to Tadra Kahani, Rishikul Primary School will be sharing their thoughts on the importance of doing just that, when they t

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Triple murder father denies drug trade claim

The Father of the three Singh siblings killed in Brisbane 6 years ago has denied any involvement in illegal drug trade. Neelima Singh, her brother Kunal and sister Sidhi were killed at their Bridgeman Downs home in 2003

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Squatters still a major problem in Fiji

The Public Accounts Committee has seen that squatting was and still is a major problem in Fiji and was observed to be growing at an alarming rate of 73% from 1996 to 2003. The committee said the housing conditions, wast

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Rishikul back to rock the stage

The defending champions of the Tadra Kahani show are back to rock the stage at the Vodafone Arena tonight, with a message to start accepting those who have spent their terms in prison back into our lives. Rishikul Sana

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Over $20m Marijuana plants uprooted

More than $20 million worth of Marijuana plants were uprooted in Navosa and Keyasi in less than a week. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said that more than 7,000 marijuana plants were uprooted

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Airline fare yield low

The average fare yield of Fiji's international airline Air Pacific is relatively low. These are the words of CEO and Managing Director John Campbell who said the market requires constant stimulation through special

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Don’t exploit students-Barr

It’s that time of the year again when school children contemplate holiday jobs to make some pocket money during the second term school break. However, due to the current economic climate and tough business environ

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FEA awarded interim increase in tariffs

The Commerce Commission has announced an interim increase in tariffs for the Fiji Electricity Authority effective from September 1st, 2009 to August 31st, 2011. The interim increase approved is an average of 3.2cents pe

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Leaders urged take note of Tadra Kahani

It is time for policy makers and leaders to stop and take note as only hours remain for students to take to the stage at the Tadra Kahani show from tomorrow to highlight issues of concern to them and the nation. The Ecu

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Mother’s love more valuable-Tavua College

Peer Pressure and temptations should not become a cause for a child to forget a mother's love which is far more valuable than anything on this earth. This is what the 70 students of Tavua College will tell the natio

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Teenage pregnancies a great concern

Teenage Pregnancy, a recurring issue for today's youngsters and also an underlying theme for two of the schools that are participating in Tadra Kahani from tomorrow to Friday at the Vodafone Arena. Dilkusha Girls Pr

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3 nights of not-to-miss performances

The Organisers of the Tadra Kahani Show have reminded people that three nights of competition will have different schools participating and there is a possibility that people may miss out on some schools if they only com

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Govt revokes permit for choir competition

The government has revoked the permit for the circuit Methodist Church choir competitions and the gathering of all the church ministers, officials and lay preachers from this Saturday. Permanent Secretary for Informatio

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New Methodists granted permit for crusade

The New Methodist Church has been granted a permit to hold its crusade in Suva next week. Head of the New Methodist Church Pastor Atu Vulaono confirmed that the permit to hold the crusade has been granted and they are l

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International focuses on environment

It is in our eyes everyday but we take little time to show our concern and there will be no clean Fiji for our future if we continue to throw rubbish and damage our environment. With the theme "Rubbish and Recyclin

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Nabitu to portray current hardships

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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LTA to inform villages of increased fares

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is going out to villages to raise awareness amongst the people about the recent increase in bus fares after much confusion over the issue. Media Manager Ratu Eroni Volavola said that t

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