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More information received on former Manager

Police have received more information on the 38 year old Former Manager of a Printing company in Labasa who was taken in for questioning yesterday. It is alleged that the former manager stole close to $24,000 from the c

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Save the Children Fiji has no funding

Despite receiving requests from parents for assistance, Save the Children Fiji will not be able to assist students financially. Save the Children Fiji Chief Executive Officer, Chandra Shekhar said they are still getting

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ATH stresses it’s still a profitable organisation

Despite recording a substantial drop in revenue, telecom giants Amalgamated Telecom Holdings stresses that it is still a profitable organisation. ATH recorded a 28.2% decline in profit for the year ending March 31st, 20

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PER a temporary measure says PM

The Prime Minister has revealed that the Public Emergency Regulation is merely a temporary measure which seeks to provide a stable socio-political platform that is conducive for the government's nation building initi

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QED now a sight for sore eyes

Boasted as one of the best scenic drives in Suva and a location where hundreds of families spend time by the seawall, Queen Elizabeth Drive is now a sight for sore eyes with construction work underway since May. However

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Teenage pregnancies a major concern

Teenage pregnancies remain a major concern as statistics for last year reveals that 1,186 girls between the age of 13 and 19 got pregnant. It has also been confirmed that most of these cases are from Suva. The Ministry

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Police question former manager

Police are questioning a 38 year old Former Manager of a Printing company in Labasa who allegedly stole close to $24,000 from the company. The alleged incident happened between 2005 to 2007. Police say the Former Manag

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FHL maintains deal to purchase BP

Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) said that the plate form is being laid for the takeover of the BP South West Pacific Operations as they await word from their financiers. FHL Chairman Isoa Kaloumaira confirmed to Fijivilla

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Residents of low-lying areas cautioned

The Nadi Weather Office has warned people living in low-lying in the Central and Eastern division to take precautions as heavy rain may cause localised flash flooding later today. Director Rajendra Prasad said a trough

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Utilize Contact Centre: Ministry

The Works Ministry said the general public should utilize their Contact Centre and call in their concerns regarding any issues about their operations. Works Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said that is the ma

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Taxi Union calls for more spot checks

With the increase in the number of taxi drivers being assaulted, the Fiji Taxi Union will petition the Police to ensure the safety of drivers. General Secretary Rishi Ram said that they have noticed that on average at l

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NGO opens doors in North

Youths in the northern division will now get the opportunity to earn money for themselves and their family with the help of a non government organization, FRIENDS. FRIENDS is opening its office in Labasa this Thursday a

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Water Dept works on upgrading pipes

Water Supply Department is working on upgrading water pipes in the Suva City area. Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said some of the structure are very old which needs to be replaced and following some incidents last week wher

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Rishikul back with a message

The Defending Champions of the Secondary Division of Tadra Kahani, Rishikul Sanatan Collage is back with a message that it will take a lot from other schools to snatch the title from them. Student Representative Tina Fe

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No unwarranted overtime for PWD

The issue of overtime pay will only be granted after careful assessment of the urgency of the project being carrieNo wantd out. Works Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete made the comments after concerns were rais

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5,000 civil servants to go: PSC

Plans are now in the pipeline to make 5,000 civil servants redundant by January 2010. Public Service Commission Chairman Josefa Serulagilagi has also reiterated that there will be no consultations with the unions on th

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No redundancy package offer discussions with unions-PSC

The Confederation of Public Sector Unions has not been consulted over government's plans to offer voluntary redundancy packages to civil servants. Confederation member and Fiji Public Service Association General Sec

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FICAC lawyer makes application

High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Gounder will rule on an application by FICAC to vary former Airports Fiji Limited, Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia's bail conditions, on the 3rd of next month. FICAC lawyer Aca Rayawa has made

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Two charged with defilement given bail

Two men charged with abduction and defilement were today released on bail by Labasa Magistrate Anare Tuilevuka. 22 year old Shadab Iftikar Buksh is charged with one count of abduction and 22 year old Amitesh Prakash is

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Coming to school without lunch to be addressed

Seeing students come to school without lunch is the extent of the reality of poverty faced by many, and we hope to address this issue through our Tadra Kahani performance. Defending Primary Division Nakelo District'

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