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Duke of Edinburgh Scheme receives boost

The Duke of Edinburgh Scheme received a boost of $90,000 from the ATH Foundation today.     The Duke of Edinburgh scheme is an extracurricular activity which is a balanced non competitive programme involv

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Wide variety of food at Showcase

With many people entering Fiji Showcase 2009 to get a glimpse of the first time seen international entertainers, many people have been taking advantage of the food available. WishBone one of the fast food outlets in Suv

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FIA congress back on

The Fiji Institute of Accountants Congress is back on. This has been confirmed by organizing committee chairman Sikeli Tuinamoana who said the Congress is now back on after discussions held with police this morning. Tu

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Women meet on Violence Against Women

Women who insist on the use of condoms or refuse to have sex with their partner because of STIs or because they believe he might have multiple sex partners risk rejection, rape or a beating. Speaking at the 5th Pacific

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PINA relocation to be discussed

The decision if any to relocate the Pacific Island News Association office based in Suva will be made at their Biennial Convention next month. This has been confirmed by PINA's Matai Akoula, who said a decision will

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Grandmother wins air ticket

This is now the chance for 55 year old Sushila Prasad to visit her family in Australia after she won the Pacific Blue return ticket to Australia at Fiji Showcase last night. The mother of three said she has seen her 6 g

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FIA congress cancelled

The Fiji Police Force has cancelled the permit for the Fiji Institute of Accountants Annual Congress which was scheduled to start in Denarau tomorrow. Deputy Director Police Operations SP Erami Raibe said the decision t

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Traders, Landlords convicted and fined

The Prices and Incomes Board has confirmed that eighteen traders and three landlords have been convicted and fined by the Magistrates Courts around the country for breaching price and rent control regulations during the

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Kanailagi, Lasaro need to go

Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama stressed that the Methodist Church of Fiji needs to get rid of Reverend Tomasi Kanailagi and Reverend Manasa Lasaro because they have always taken a political stand in the guis

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Schools warned to lookout for virus outbreak

All the principals and head-teachers have been warned to keep a look out for the possible Influenza H1N1 outbreak in schools. Education Minister Filipe Bole said children are more susceptible to the sickness than adults

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FNPF launches new logo

The Fiji National Provident Fund last night unveiled its new logo that symbolizes a change in corporate culture. In launching the new logo, Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama challenged staff to deliver the new

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Sentenced reduced for rapist

A man who was sentenced to a total of 15 years imprisonment by the Magistrates Court on two counts of rape had his sentenced reduced to 10 years by High Court judge Justice Daniel Gounder this morning. In his ruling, Ju

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Asian village a hit

With 15 booths set aside for businessmen from India to show the Fiji public there goods, the Asian Village has been a hit with many people visiting Fiji Showcase. Fijivillage caught up with some of the booth owners from

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RFMF conducts firing exercise

If you live around Lokuya and Naitutu areas in Tailevu, do not be alarmed if you hear gunshots as the RFMF Force Training Group are conducting live firing exercises which started at 5 this morning and will continue to 5p

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FIA told to submit speeches

The Fiji Institute of Accountants has been told to submit the speeches of their key speakers before they are delivered this weekend at their annual conference this weekend. This has been confirmed by organizing committe

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Teenage pregnancies a concern

Teenage pregnancies have now become a major concern. This issue has been raised by Minister for Education Filipe Bole while speaking at the Diamond Jubilee Inauguration at Swami Vivekanand College in Nadi. Bole told t

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Aust govt continues assistance

The Australian government is assisting the Education Ministry with its continuing rehabilitation efforts resulting from the damage caused by floods this year by providing a sum of $151,000. This money will be used to re

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Former Magistrate applies for immunity

Former Nausori Magistrate Sunil Kumar, who is charged with seven counts of trying to pervert the course of justice, has applied for immunity from prosecution in the Suva High Court this morning. Defence counsel Raman Pr

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Step up bus inspections - Police

Police are expected to liaise with the Land Transport Authority to step up the inspection of the maintenance checklist for all buses after another bus caught fire in Laucala Beach last night. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh

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FEA pole falls

And another incident occurred at the same place today. People travelling towards Suva from Nausori are counting their lucky stars after a FEA electric pole fell down on the road near Colonial Centerpoint at Laucala Beac

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