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Support on way for diary industry

The Agriculture and Primary Industries Minister said they are working towards sustaining the dairy industry and they are hoping to see a great change in years to come. Joketani Cokanasiga said Fiji has been facing short

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Youths discharged

Three youths of Navua were discharged today after they sort forgiveness from the owner of the Logging Company for stealing groceries valued at $238.00. The court heard that Eparama Turaganaborisi, Setareki Naogi and Sak

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Conference preparations continue

The Methodist Church ministers and the Rewa province are working closely together for the upcoming annual Methodist Church Conference. According to the Chairman of the Development Committee, Pita Tagicakiverata there wi

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Use local items - Reddy

People will be affected by the devaluation of the Fiji dollar by 20 percent but they can be spared to a great extent if they move away from using or consuming a lot of imported items. The newly appointed Governor of the

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Airline bookings down

Air Pacific bookings have decreased for the first four months of 2009 compared to the period in 2008. Fiji's international airline chief executive John Campbell said overall business is down around 25 percent on th

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2 in custody for alleged murder

Two men are in police custody in relation to the alleged murder of 49 year old security officer Sheik Mohammed Hassan in Naqere, Savusavu, on Sunday night. Director Police Operations SSP Waisea Tabakau said these two me

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Kadavu Holdings building to open

After waiting for up to one and a half years, Kadavu Holdings will finally see the opening of their building in Suva. Kadavu Holdings Limited director Ratu Sela Nanovo said apart from the opening, they will be celebrati

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It’s A womb to Tomb Business-Dr

It’s a Womb to Tomb business. These are the words of National Advisor for Non-communicable Diseases, Dr Isimeli Tukana speaking at a workshop for the review of the National NCD Strategic Plan, where he informed st

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Economy could not sustain increasing imports

The newly appointed Governor of Reserve Bank Of Fiji, Sada Reddy said Fiji's economy could not sustain the increasing imports due to rapidly decreasing foreign reserves and decreasing exports. Reddy said the only op

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Police investigations continue on Security’s murder

Police are questioning a number of people in relation to the murder of 49 year old security officer, Sheik Mohammed Hassan in Naqere, Savusavu on Sunday night. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri s

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Get right certificate-Education Ministry

The only certificate a student is given from a billiard or play centre is a receipt of time and money spent there, instead of a certificate of good academic performance in school. These are the words of Education Minist

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Alleged murder suspects escaped to Suva-Police

Some suspects in the alleged murder of security guard Sheik Mohammed Hassan in Savusavu on Sunday have escaped to Viti Levu. Director Police Operations, SSP Waisea Tabakau confirms upon investigations, following strong

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FNPF rejected over 11,000 applications

The Fiji National Provident Fund had rejected 11,265 applications that was received by its members after the flood that hit the country earlier this year. Chief Executive Officer, Aisake Taito said FNPF received 58,156

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Fuel prices increase from today

Retail prices of unleaded fuel and pre-mix increase from today while diesel and kerosene prices will decrease. Although fuel prices are expected to increase in the near future due to the devaluation of the Fiji dollar b

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Campaigns Overseas has to continue

While travel advisories have not heightened against Fiji, our campaigns overseas have to continue to be aggressive. These are the words of Tourism Fiji Chairman, Patrick Wong on whether or not travel advisories from oth

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Child safety in cars neglected by most parents

In an international survey conducted by WHO it was revealed that child safety in cars is neglected by most parents. This is what LTA's Media Liaison Officer Ratu Eroni Volavola said prompted them to launch a month l

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USP Lautoka launches Caregiving course

The USP Lautoka Campus has launched its caregiving course, in light of the need to increase the number of skilled caregivers and improve the quality of care they provide. USP Lautoka Campus Interim Director, Ruby Vaa sa

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3 taken into custody for alleged murder

Police have taken three people into custody in relation to the alleged murder of Sheik Mohammad Hassan in Naqere, Savusavu. However Assistant Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri said it’s too early to confirm

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Media has been irresponsible-Driti

The Military's Land Force Commander, Colonel Pita Driti said the media should have taken heed of his comments a few weeks ago. According to Colonel Driti, controls have to be put on the media now through the Public

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Meetings can go ahead

The members of the public can go ahead with their meetings and they do not have to apply for a permit from the Commissioner's office. This has been confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for Information, Major Neumi L

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