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Blackout results in water disruption

A power blackout has led to water disruptions in several areas of Nasinu this afternoon. Water Supply spokesperson Maika Nagalu said water will not be restored until after 6pm this evening. Nagalu confirmed that no

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Driver run over by truck

A 29 year old driver of Lautoka is in serious condition after he was run over by a truck loaded with cane yesterday. Police Media Officer West Wame Buatolu has confirmed that the victim who is a lorry driver was sleepin

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800 drivers booked weekly

Figures revealed by the Fiji Police Force show that close to 800 drivers are booked for traffic offences every week. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said the offences include drunk driving, dangerous and careless dri

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Justice Ministry to present report to PSC

The Ministry of Justice is expected to present a report to the Public Service Commission soon on its plans regarding the voluntary redundancy packages soon to be offered to civil servants. Permanent Secretary Pio Tikodu

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Tadra Kahani poster competition underway

While Tadra Kahani helps bring out and nurture various talents the students have to put together world class performances, it also helps others realize their artistic side which is done away from the stage and spot light

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Media freedom not absolute

Media Freedom is not absolute. Those were the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as he addressed the Asia Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development Conference at Denarau yesterday. Bainimarama sa

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Council wants review of Price Control List

The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling for a review of the items currently included under the Price Control List. Chief Executive Premila Kumar said with the increase in the cost of living coupled with the devaluation,

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Special court sitting for Immigration official

A Referral Supervisor of the Immigration Department from Nadi who is charged with allegedly accepting bribery from a businessman has been brought to Suva and will appear in a special court sitting this morning. Josateki

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No Deal

The deal is off. Fijian Holdings Limited's acquisition of BP South West Pacific has been terminated. In a FHL market announcement in the last hour, it states that both parties have mutually agreed to terminate the

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Lasaro, Kanailagi charged

Former Presidents of the Methodist Church, Reverend Manasa Lasaro and Reverend Tomasi Kanailagi, appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court in the last hour, charged with participating in a meeting in contravention to the Pu

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North provinces dominate inmate numbers

Villages in the north are concerned with the increasing number of inmates present in prisons from the provinces of Cakaudrove, Bua and Macuata. Currently seventy eight percent of inmates in Fiji's prisons are from t

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Free eye clinics for Levuka people

A team from the Pacific Eye Institute is giving the opportunity for people of Levuka to take advantage of free eye clinics from Monday. Health Ministry spokesperson Iliesa Tora said the team will be working together wit

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FICAC charges Immigration official

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption today charged a Referral Supervisor of the Immigration Department for allegedly accepting bribery from a businessman. It is alleged that Josateki Toga accepted $500 as

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Politics will be removed from sugar industry

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has stressed that he will remove politics from the sugar industry. Bainimarama said for years politics has plagued the industry and it has created a lot of obstacles. He said

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No charges for alleged prostitution

Police have confirmed that no charges will be laid against the three women who were arrested yesterday for alleged prostitution. Police Media Officer North Constable Mika Cabelawa has confirmed that the three women were

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Dream come true for Tanumi

It was a dream come true for Australian born Richard Tanumi to meet the King of Pop Michael Jackson before his death. Tanumi, whose mum hails from Soso in Kadavu, is an acclaimed singer and dancer, was one of the Top 20

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School to portray effects of media

We want to show that children today are picking up a lot of their habits from what they hear and read in various forms of the media. St John Bosco student representative for Tadra Kahani, Helen Sylvia said their theme &

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Education Ministry monitors teacher recruitment

The Ministry of Education is closely monitoring the teacher recruitment scheme that is being facilitated by the Fijian Teachers Association, and will not hesitate to take further action against the FTA, if it is seen to

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Accused murderer granted bail

One of the accused charged with the murder of Salesh Prakash whose body was found in Sawani/Serea road in Nausori last month was granted $2000 bail with strict bail condition. Jayant Lal along with Bharat Lal and Moreen

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CPA Australia organizes workshop

Redundancies, reduced hours, cut backs and postponing major projects are some of the steps which companies have had to take in Fiji and around the world, to remain in business in-light of the global recession. And to he

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