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Over 1000 people benefit from Medical Camp

More than a thousand people have benefitted from the Medical Camp held in Vanualevu whole of last week and this week in Vitilevu. The Medical Camp organised by the Satya Sai organisation of Fiji in conjunction with the

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Businessman allegedly assaults family

A 45 year old businessman of Nabua is in police custody for allegedly assaulting his wife and three daughters over the weekend. Nabua police have confirmed that the man allegedly came home drunk early Sunday morning fro

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PSC PS defends vacancy list

The Permanent Secretary for Public Service Commission has defended the list of vacancies for PSC and Multi Ethnic Affair Department advertised in the dailies on Saturday. Parmesh Chand said there is an urgent need for t

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3 hospitalized after accident

Three people are admitted at the CWM hospital after the vehicle they were in went off the road in Korovou yesterday afternoon. Nausori police have confirmed that the three were on their way to Suva when their Pajero wen

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24 traders taken to task by PIB

A total of 24 traders were taken to task by the Price and Incomes Board with 6 in the Suva and Nausori Area. The PIB said these traders faced prosecution because they sold price controlled items at excessive prices and

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3 in hospital after accident

Three people are admitted at the CWM hospital after the vehicle they were in went off the road in Korovou yesterday afternoon. Nausori Police have confirmed that the three were on their way to Suva when there Pajero wen

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Stage set for Tadra Kahani

With one day to go for Tadra Kahani with TFL, organisers say that the stage is set for three nights of explosive performances from 19 schools to share their dream story. Organisers Total Event Company Manager Loretta Ja

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Decision on FEA fuel tariff increase soon

A decision on whether or not the Fiji Electricity Authority will be granted their fuel tariff increase will be made as soon as Wednesday as the Commerce Commission has wrapped up their analysis on the submission. Commis

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Delainavesi areas to receive normal water supply

High areas in Delainavesi should receive normal water supply later today. These are the words of Water Department Spokesperson, Mika Nagalu as residents of Lami and Delainavesi have complained of erratic water supply si

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No elections for top Methodist Church positions

There will not be any elections this year for the top positions of the Methodist Church of Fiji. The positions include the President of the Church, General Secretary and his deputy. According to the Assistant General Se

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Millions of dollars to be saved by using local vegetables

Millions of dollars will be saved with the new approach to increase the use of local vegetables in hotels and resorts. Cabinet has approved the new approach and the aim is to begin formal trading between farmers and hot

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Over 100 farmers form Co-operative

Over 100 farmers in Navua have formed a co-operative to start rice farming in their area. The CEO of Nakaulevu National Rice farmers Co-operative, Naresh Chandra said farmers are facing hard times and decision was made

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11,000 members expected to gather

More than eleven thousand members of the Methodist Church Suva Circuit will crowd the Centenary Church next Saturday at the opening of the annual conference. Assistant general secretary Reverend Tevita Nawadra said with

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There are other means to earn a living

There are other means to earn a living. These are the words of Police spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri whose comment follows an ongoing drug operation where around millions of dollars worth of plants believed to

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PIB cautions landlords

Landlords face prosecution if they increase their rent without consulting the Prices and Incomes Board. PIB chief executive Lusi Naimawi said that though the freeze on commercial rent has been lifted earlier this year,

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RKS to depict desperation

Desperate times lead to people doing desperate things, is the reason behind the theme adopted by the Lodoni boys for Tadra Kahni with TFL this Wednesday. Students from Ratu Kadavulevu School have chosen the theme based

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Farms raided, plants uprooted

An ongoing police operation saw more than 6,000 plants believed to be marijuana being uprooted by a team of police officers from two farms in the Navosa Highlands. Police spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the

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No change to be made to Fund-SCGC

The Sugarcane Growers Council believes no change will be made to the Cane Grower’s Fund which is like a bank to farmers as cabinet has made a decision to dissolve the council in the next three months. Farmers usua

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Certain qualities needed for Archbishop

The new head of the Catholic Church or Archbishop of Fiji should have certain qualities and should have an understanding of issues in today's world. These are the words of Vicar General Father Beni Kaloudau to the m

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NGO to recycle jars

In its effort to overcome the rising cost of production, the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development is working on recollecting and recycling its used pickle and chutney jars from customers. FRIENDs

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