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FTUC is giving wrong information

Fiji Islands Council of Trade Unions General Secretary, Attar Singh is now claiming that the Fiji Trades Union Congress is giving wrong information to people on the Employment Relations bill that has been deferred by the

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Padarath flees from hospital

Police are currently trying to locate Benjamin Padarath who is alleged to have fled from the CWM hospital yesterday. Director Traffic Ramend Raj confirmed to Village News that Padarath who was admitted at the hospital i

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FVB crosses its fingers

It's all fingers crossed in the tourism sector, as the Fiji Visitors Bureau embarks on another round of advertising campaigns. Speaking to Village News FVB Chairman Patrick Wong said with the $2 million from governm

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PER to be lifted on Oct 6th

The interim government will lift the public emergency regulation next Saturday October 6th. Military Spokesman Lt Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga confirmed to Village news that the military council made the decision to lift th

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Possible flooding expected

People living in low lying areas around the country are advised to take precautions as the Nadi Weather Office warns of possible flooding tonight. Deputy Director Alipate Waqaicelua confirms that due to an active trough

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Padarath alleged to have fled from CWM Hospital

Police are currently trying to locate Benjamin Padarath who is alleged to have fled from the CWM hospital today. Director Traffic Ramend confirmed to LegendFM news that Padarath who was admitted at the hospital is now w

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FICAC will have powers to appoint state counsels

The Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption will now have powers to appoint state counsels and public Prosecutors, apart from the Director of Public Prosecutions, to handle criminal proceedings

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FVB secures $2m from Interim Govt

As the tourism industry continues to struggle, the Fiji Visitors Bureau has finally managed to secure the $2 million from the interim government to conduct various advertising campaigns. Speaking to Legend FM news, FVB

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Cabinet approves govt commercial company

The approval in principle has been given by Cabinet for the establishment of a Government Commercial Company to own, manage and maintain government quarters. Cabinet based its decision on a submission by the Interim Min

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Man dies in road accident

A man died in an accident in Vatoalevu, Nadi earlier today. Divisional Traffic Officer, Western, Richard Raju said the deceased vehicle had broken down and while he was trying to repair it, another vehicle crashed into

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7 years imprisonment for robbers

3 men who pleaded guilty to robbery with violence in Qila, Taveuni last month have been sentenced to up to seven years imprisonment today by the Taveuni Magistrates court. Samuela Nauve and Elenava Raukavu were sentence

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Family prepare for Shavneet’s funeral

As family and friends of five year old Shavneet Kumar now prepare for his funeral, it has been confirmed that an Official Inquiry into the death will start on Friday. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr. Lepani Waqatakire

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Padarath was disqualified from driving-LTA

The Land Transport Authority has today confirmed that Benjamin Padarath was disqualified from driving for the next 3 years starting from August last year. LTA Public Relations Officer Veronica Malani has confirmed that

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Cabinet approves amendments to Criminal Procedure Code

The Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption will now have powers to appoint state counsels and public Prosecutors, apart from the Director of Public Prosecutions, to handle criminal proceedings

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Education delivery marred by various discriminations

Interim Education Minister, Netani Sukanaivalu has managed to get the approval from the interim cabinet of an Action Plan for education service delivery without discrimination. Sukanaivalu said education delivery in Fi

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Attar says bill contains restrictions

Fiji Islands Council of Trade Unions said there are major reasons as to why their Union has backed the Interim Government's stand to defer the implementation of the Employment Relations bill. General Secretary, Atta

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5 institutes under one roof

A new institute will be established after Cabinet approved in principle for the merging of five of Fiji's tertiary institutions. The establishment to be called the Fiji University of Science and Technology will see

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Navua given early flood warning

An early warning system of flooding was given to Navua town during the opening of National Disaster Awareness week earlier this week. National Disaster Management Officer, Pajiliai Dumbui said this early flood warning s

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Sorovakatini sentenced to two and a half years

Former Principal Accounts Officer in the Agriculture Ministry, Suliasi Sorovakatini will spend two and half years behind bars for his part in the Agriculture Scam. Sorovakatini pleaded guilty to abuse of office and offi

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Interim Administration not bothered about PCPI

Acting Interim Prime Minister, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau said the Interim Administration is not bothered about Pacific Centre for Public Integrity Director, Angie Heffernan going to lobby against Commodore Bainimarama in New

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