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Weather Could Cause Major Loss

The Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA) said it will lose a lot of money if the current dry weather pattern continues because generating electricity through the use of generators has become far more expensive. FEA CEO Hasm

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WHO Congratulates Fiji

The World Health Organization has congratulated Fiji for being one of the first countries to sign and ratify the framework convention to take control in developing and endorsing the multi-sectoral Non Communicable Diseas

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Possibilities of Electricity Crisis

The Fiji Electricity Authority has warned the general public of a possible electricity crisis looming for Viti Levu may face in the near future. FEA CEO, Hasmuk Patel has confirmed that water levels at the Monasavu damn

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FWCC Concerned About Principal’s Conduct

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Center has expressed grave concern at the conduct of a school principal who is alleged to have assaulted a 16-year-old student after she did not close her eyes during a prayer session. FWCC

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Air Pac Heads For $2M In Losses

Our National Airline, Air Pacific is heading for losses of over $2 million incurred due to the unsustainable services to Vancouver Canada effective from November 28th. Acting Chief Executive Officer Yosephine Yee Joy co

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Landowner Participation Vital

The interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said landowner participation is very vital for the growth Tourism industry in Fiji. While officially launching Natadola Bay Resorts Website last night, Sayed-Khaiyum stre

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No Word On President’s Response To NFP

It's not known whether the President's office will respond officially to the letter from the National Federation Party (NFP) calling on the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo to dismiss Commodore Frank Bainimarama'

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Police Assists Quarantine Dept

Police are assisting the Quarantine and Customs Department to investigate the importation of illegal goods into the country. Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said their operations are ongoing which has been successful so

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Investment Boom Expected

As day one of the mobile phone war between Digicel and Vodafone closes this afternoon, it is evident that millions of dollars have been invested by these companies in the country and many more projects are expected to f

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Now Time For Open Competition

Interim Attorney General and Minister for Communications Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who was part of the negotiating team to ensure that the mobile phone market is deregulated, said it is now time for open competition. He said

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Sigatoka Road Accident Claims Life

A 40-year-old man has died instantly after the car he was travelling in failed to negotiate a bend in Matagi, Sigatoka. Police Liaison Officer Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed the forty-year-old was a passenger in the car wh

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Father Pleads Guilty To Rape

The 49-year-old cane cutter of Nadi who was charged with allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter, appeared in the Nadi Magistrates Court this afternoon. The father pleaded guilty to seven counts of rape and one count

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Principal In Court For Hitting Student

The Principal of a high school in Lami, Lepani Koli appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court charged with one count of causing occasional bodily harm to a 16-year-old student after she did not close her eyes during a praye

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Serevi Appointed FIT’s Visiting Professor

The Fiji Institute of Technology today made three big appointments with an aim to improve education standards delivered through its campus. The surprise appointment sees Digicel Fiji 7's Coach, Waisale Serevi taking

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2 Months To Complete Forum Consultations

The National Council for Building A Better Fiji will have just two months to complete their Forum consultations. NCBBF Media Head Filimoni Kau said they are now finalizing the next round of consultations and relook at t

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Mobile Fone War Begins Today

As the mobile phone war begins today, the battle has even come down to who has the best network and reception for mobile phones in the country. With Digicel Fiji launching today, they say that they have 95 percent cove

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Plant More Trees Urges President

President Ratu Josefa Iloilo has urged the people of Fiji to plant more trees to ensure environmental sustainability and reduce global warming. Ratu Iloilo made this plea while launching the Mission Green Earth "St

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Quarantine Dept Trying To Find Loopholes

The Quarantine Department is trying to identify loopholes in the Boarder Security Systems which allowed illegal importation of goods into the country. Director Hiangi Foraete said a number of businesses allegedly illega

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Air Pacific To Withdraw Canada Service

Due to increasing fuel costs and losses incurred, our national carrier Air Pacific has decided to withdraw its twice weekly service to Vancouver, Canada, from November 28th. Air Pacific CEO John Campbell said they are d

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Town Clerk’s Fate Decided Today

The fate of the Nausori Town Clerk will be decided in a full council meeting this evening. Nausori Mayor Yogeshwar Singh has confirmed that Town Clerk Satendra Singh has been sent on leave pending investigations. It is

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