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Fijian Language Could Be Browsed On Internet

This year people will be able to browse the internet in the Fijian language. A group of Information and Communication Technology experts at the company Avonsys, are translating Mozzilla Firefoz, which is currently an En

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Flash Flood Warning For Most Parts Of Country

The Nadi Weather office has issued a flash flood warning for people living in low lying areas of Vanualevu and Western parts of Viti Levu. Director Rajendra Prasad said an active weather system is slowly moving onto th

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Minimise Official Abuse Of Office-Nailatikau

Interim Minister for Provincial Development, Multi Ethnic Affairs and Indigenous Affairs Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has told Commissioners, Provincial Administrators and District Officers to minimise the official abuse of off

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Fake Notes Discovered In Suva

Police are calling on business people to be more vigilant after three fake US 100 notes were discovered in Suva yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that a fake $100 US note was discovered

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Fiji Join Ship Of World Youths

Fiji will be sending twelve youths as part of a huge delegation of youths visiting Pacific Island neighbors as part of the Japanese Government sponsored Ship of World Youths. Prem Lata will leading a team of 11 youths o

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PSC Works On Doctors, Nurses Salaries

The Public Service Commission has this afternoon confirmed that they are closely working with the Ministry of Health to improve the salaries and working conditions of Nurses and Doctors in Fiji. PSC Permanent Secretary,

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FNA Focuses On Log Of Claims

The Fiji Nursing Association said while they will be looking forward to 2009 and the improvement of salaries and working conditions of doctors and nurses their are alot of other issues that need to be addressed. Preside

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Travel Advisories A Shame-Intercontinental Fiji

World re-known hotel and resort managers, Intercontinental Fiji Resort Golf and Spa believe that the travel advisories issued by our neighbours Australia and New Zealand is a shame. Intercontinental Fiji General Manager

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Student Gang Rape Shocking-Bole

The gang rape of a 14 year old student in Vanua Levu is extremely shocking. That is the concern from the Ministry of Education that the demeaning act of rape is costly, intolerable and unacceptable. A statement from th

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Three In Custody For Robbing Expatriates

Three people are in custody at Navua Police for allegedly stealing items belonging to expatriates in Pacific Harbour. Navua Police have confirmed that the three were arrested after numerous complaints by the expatriates

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Investors Could Resubmit Proposals-Interim AG

Local and foreign Investors whose proposals are sitting in government agencies can submit their proposals to the Interim government again as well as give the reason given to them for the delay. The Acting Minister for I

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400 New Jobs Available

An estimated 400 people in search of work will have the opportunity to work for world re-known hotel and resort managers, the Intercontinental Fiji Resort Golf and Spa at the Natadola Bay Resort. Intercontinental Fiji G

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Police Investigate Two Accidents Along Queens Road

Police are investigating two accidents which happened at the Queens Road today. Police Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita confirms at 10 this morning, a man who was driving his private car on his way to Sigatoka hit

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Prepare Now For School-Bole

The Interim Minister for Education, Filipe Bole has pre-warned the school management and parents that they have only two weeks left to prepare for the new school year. Bole calls on school managements to ensure classroo

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Doctors, Nurses Salaries To Improve

There is some good news for doctors and nurses, as the Ministry of Health has confirmed they are working on improving the salaries and working conditions of people working in both professions. In an exclusive interview

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US Embassy Remain Closed

The US Embassy remains closed after a white powder incident occurred at the embassy last week on Christmas Eve. The Embassy received an envelope containing white powder, however after initial tests and investigations it

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Men Charged With Robbery Released On Bail

Two men charged with robbery with violence were today released on strict bail conditions by the Suva Magistrates Court while another man was remanded in custody for the same charge. The court heard that on the 13th of N

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Police Search For Alleged Rape Suspects

Police in the North have mounted a search to locate the eighth suspect involved in the alleged rape of the 14yr old girl in Bua. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri who is in the North confirms the man is also from L

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Weather Man Predicts Very Wet Weather

Brace yourselves for monsoon like weather conditions as the Nadi Weather Office predicts very wet weather conditions from this Thursday for the Fiji group. Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad said a low pressur

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RFMF Still Investigating Case On Soldier With Pistol

The Fiji Military Force is still investigating the case where a Soldier was found in possession with a pistol outside a nightclub in Suva on last Friday night. Military Spokesperson, Major Neumi Leweni said the Officer

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