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Schools Affected By Water Cuts

Another school has been affected due to water disruptions in just two weeks. This time the Ahmadhiya Muslim Primary and Secondary School in Narere has been affected and the Headteacher Mohammed Hanif said he has no opti

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Exports Strategy Program Continues

The government will continue the implementation of the national export strategy program spearheaded by the private sector to address the widening gap between exports and imports and to boost foreign earnings. These were

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Military Conditions Different-Leweni

The military has stressed that they do not operate under the Civil Service Regulations and the Public Service Commission cannot tell them that they are not supposed to accumulate leave. Military spokesperson Major Neumi

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A Coup Is Never Good-Qarase

Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said a coup is never good for an economy or a country. Qarase said economic growth, tourism earnings, aid assistance and salaries of civil servants were reduced after the events of

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Chandra To Meet Bureau Officials

Fiji's Boundaries Commission Chairman Suresh Chandra is expected to meet Bureau of Statistics officials this week after revelations that final statistics on the Population Census will be released next month. It was

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Ministry Eyes New Equipment

The Ministry of Justice is confident that voter registration for the next general elections will be done using the electronic voter registration system. Permanent Secretary for Justice Pio Tikoduadua confirmed to Fijivi

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Pay Attention To What You Eat

Families need to start paying attention to the type of food they eat as kidney failure is the leading non-communicable diseases that is affecting the young between the ages of 24 to 35 years. Sister in charge at the Kid

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It Is All Raw Talent

This is all raw talent and shows what we all can do. 21-year-old Sera Tikotikovatu, one of the leading actresses in the movie" The Lost Treasures of Fiji" that was shot in location in Deuba, last night premier

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3 Questioned Over Alleged Murder

Police are questioning three men who allegedly assaulted a 33-year-old labourer of Naduru, Nausori, to death during a drinking party. It is alleged that the deceased was drinking with the three men on Tuesday night. Th

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Church Elders Made Decision

The Methodist Church of Fiji has clarified that the decision to ask Fijian Holdings Chief Executive Officer Sereana Qoro to resign from the Navuloa Methodist Church committee was made by the church elders and the committ

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Everyone Entitled To Their Rights

Everyone is entitled to their human rights whether they are victims of crime or convicted criminals. NGO Coalition on Human Rights chairperson Virisila Buadromo said police may need to ensure counseling and support for

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School Addresses Water Problem

Water is one of the basic necessities of life so when we have none, our education is affected. This the issue students of Tacirua Primary School will be addressing through their theme "Water for Life" for Tadr

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AG Investigates Commander’s Leave Payout

The Auditor General said investigations are underway into the substantial leave payout by the interim government, of $184,000 given to Army Commander Frank Bainimarama for leave accumulated since 1978 or 698 days. On qu

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Investigate Commander’s Leave Payout: Qarase

Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase is now calling on the Auditor General and even FICAC to move in quickly and investigate the $184,000 leave payout to Army Commander Commodore Frank Bainimarama. Qarase has also come

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It Is Adi Asenaca Caucau

Ousted Social Welfare Minister Adi Asenaca Caucau is now stranded in the US with no valid Fiji passport, a court case hanging over her head after she allegedly assaulted a person over the weekend and a bench warrant out

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Suva, Lami To Face Water Cuts

Residents living in the greater parts of Suva and Lami will be without water supply from this afternoon. Water Supply media liaison officer Maika Nagalu said the water level in the Tamavua reservoir is low which has res

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Copy Right Tribunal Deals With Licensing Dispute

The Copy Right Tribunal has for the first time been called upon to resolve a dispute over a licensing agreement between the Fiji Performing Rights Association and Fiji Television Limited. The Performing Rights Associati

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Ousted Minister Charged In US

An ousted minister from the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua (SDL) led government involved in an assault case in the United States (US) has been charged. Fijivillage has established that the ousted female minister has be

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AFL Confident In Reaching Solution

Air Ports Fiji Limited is confident that a resolution will be found to the standoff with the Fiji Public Service Association and the Air Traffic Management Association who have served a Notice of Strike Action on AFL.

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Bail Decision On Duo Tomorrow

High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem will decide tomorrow morning on whether to grant bail to two men charged in relation to the alleged murder of 16 year old Zoya Bibi in Narere last month. DPP Lawyer Pita Bulamaini

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