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Plants Close-Hundreds Without Work

Hundreds of people employed in the water bottling industry have been sent home this afternoon as five of the larger water bottling companies have shut down all operations until further notice. Fiji Water Director Extern

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Weather Office Director Sent on Leave

The Nadi Weather office director Rajendra Prasad has been sent on leave with full pay pending an internal investigation against him involving complaints from the staff at his office. Prasad, who was sent on leave yester

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Qarase Disputes Accounts Committee Findings

Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has alleged that the finding of the Public Accounts Committee is another attempt to discredit the SDL led government. Speaking to Fijivillage news this afternoon, Qarase disputes th

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Draft to be Presented at NCBBF Meet

A draft of the proposed Peoples Charter is expected to be presented at the National Council for Building a Better Fiji meeting scheduled for the 4th and 5th of August. Speaking to Fijivillage News, Head of the Technical

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Tadra Kahani Teaches Students New Skills

Defending Tadra Kahani Primary Schools Champions Draiba Fijian School said the consequences of your actions will determine your future. Speaking to Fijivillage News, school teacher Luisa Vakarau said their theme for Tad

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Reduce Borrowing Practice

The high level of borrowing practiced by the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua (SDL) government in 2005 and 2006 needs to be reduced urgently as the country's deficit budget would just grow based on those trends. The

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62 Sexual Offence Cases Reported

A total of 62 cases of rape, defilement and sexual assault have been reported so far this year in the Central/Eastern Division. The Sexual Offences Unit in Nabua has revealed that out of these 62 cases, more than 70% of

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Ministry Assisting Over 25,000

The Social Welfare Ministry has welcomed the poverty report released by University of the South Pacific academic Dr Wadan Narsey on Monday. Director Ilisapeci Rokotunidau told Fijivillage that the ministry is currently

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Building Material Prices Up

It is not only fuel and food prices that are increasing but building material prices have also increased. The Bureau of Statistics report shows that door and window frames including sliding doors and aluminum windows re

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School Looks At Water Tank Option

The management of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) Primary School in Vatuwaqa is now looking at plans to buy water tanks in an effort to ensure their students are not affected by sudden water cuts. Speaking to Fijivillage,

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Your Actions Determine Your Future

Defending Tadra Kahani primary schools champions Draiba Fijian School said the consequences of your actions will determine your future. Speaking to Fijivillage, school teacher Luisa Vakarau said their theme for Tadra Ka

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Ratu Loco Has Right To Stay

The claimant to the Qaranivalu title Ratu Loco Qiolevu has the customary right to stay on the land his occupying in Cunningham. Ratu Loco's lawyer Niko Nawaikula said he has responded to the Tamavua landowner’

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Elderly Man Hospitalized After Accident

A 67-year-old man of Nakasi is admitted in critical condition at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital after he was hit by a car yesterday. It is alleged the victim suddenly crossed the road and was hit by the vehicle. Ac

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Vocational Skills Also Important

It’s not all about academic performance. This is the message first timers to Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show", Cuvu College, will be portraying through their theme "Promoting Technical and

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SDL Govt Loans Excessive

The Public Accounts Committee has today raised concern on the continued reliance of the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua (SDL) led government on loans in 2005 and 2006 to meet its day to day operations. As the committee

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Abuse Decrease Not The Real Story

Sixty-six per cent of women in Fiji have been beaten at least once in their life by their husbands or partners. This figure has been revealed by the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre spokesperson Edwina Kotoisuva at the Na

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Police Hunt Serua Man

Police are looking for a Serua man who is alleged to have assaulted and raped a 24-year-old woman earlier this week. Navua Police have confirmed the woman sustained injuries and was treated and sent home. The alleged i

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Poor Decisions Results In Poverty

People of Vanua Levu have chosen wrong leaders and as a result they are unable to prosper and now remain under the poverty line. These are words of Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Hassan Khan who said

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NGO To Increase Assistance

Save the Children Fiji is making plans to assist more needy children following the latest findings on the state of poverty in the country on Monday. Chief Executive Chandra Shekhar said he is yet to see the report, howe

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First Timers Aim To Leave Mark

First timers to Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show", Cuvu College, want to leave their mark on Fiji and show people what they are all about. Teacher-in-Charge Vikash Chand said since this is their first

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