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Good competition from Australia-Davu

Netball Fiji coach Vilimaina Davu said they have been getting good competition from Australian team's in their build-up to next month's Pacific Games in Samoa. Speaking from Australia, Davu said most of the play

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Good competition from Australia-Davu

Netball Fiji coach Vilimaina Davu said they have been getting good competition from Australian team's in their build-up to next month's Pacific Games in Samoa. Speaking from Australia, Davu said most of the play

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Police/RFMF round up protesting FNA members

About 14 striking nurses protesting outside the Government Buildings led by Fiji Nursing Association General Secretary, Kuini Lutua were rounded up by about 50 police and military officers a few minutes ago. The 14 nurs

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Police/RFMF round up protesting FNA members

About 14 striking nurses protesting outside the Government Buildings led by Fiji Nursing Association General Secretary, Kuini Lutua were rounded up by about 50 police and military officers a few minutes ago. The 14 nurs

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Unions call off Strike

The Viti Taukei Workers Union and the Public Employees Union will call off their strike from this afternoon. At a press Conference in the last hour, FICTU General Secretary, Attar Singh has confirmed that the strike has

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Unions call off Strike

The Viti Taukei Workers Union and the Public Employees Union will call off their strike from this afternoon. At a press Conference in the last hour, FICTU General Secretary, Attar Singh has confirmed that the strike has

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High Court Judge grants stay order on retirement age

High Court Judge, Justice Filimoni Jitoko today granted a stay on the application on retirement age for civil servants from 60 to 55 years. A judicial review was filed by Fijian Teachers Association in April, with the F

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High Court Judge grants stay order on retirement age

High Court Judge, Justice Filimoni Jitoko today granted a stay on the application on retirement age for civil servants from 60 to 55 years. A judicial review was filed by Fijian Teachers Association in April, with the F

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Schools to remain closed from 6th to 17th August

The Ministry of Education has informed all school committees, Principals, Head Teachers, teachers, parents, guardians, students and stakeholders in education that all schools in the country will remain closed from 6th to

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Schools to remain closed from 6th to 17th August

The Ministry of Education has informed all school committees, Principals, Head Teachers, teachers, parents, guardians, students and stakeholders in education that all schools in the country will remain closed from 6th to

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Striking Nurses Protest outside Cabinet Office

A group of striking nurses are now planning to gather outside the Government Buildings from this hour. Although Fiji Nursing Association General Secretary, Kuini Lutua has refused to reveal any further information on ho

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Striking Nurses Protest outside Cabinet Office

A group of striking nurses are now planning to gather outside the Government Buildings from this hour. Although Fiji Nursing Association General Secretary, Kuini Lutua has refused to reveal any further information on ho

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Interim Govt cannot afford full 5% pay restoration-Economist

As a number of industrial disputes continue against the government, an economist has today stressed that the interim administration cannot afford to fully restore the 5 percent pay of civil servants. While the USP's

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Interim Govt cannot afford full 5% pay restoration-Economist

As a number of industrial disputes continue against the government, an economist has today stressed that the interim administration cannot afford to fully restore the 5 percent pay of civil servants. While the USP's

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Situation in tourism industry not as grim as portrayed

Latest figures released by the Bureau of Statistics indicates that the situation in the tourism industry may not be as grim as portrayed by some stakeholders for the first quarter of 2007. The Bureau reports that the to

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Situation in tourism industry not as grim as portrayed

Latest figures released by the Bureau of Statistics indicates that the situation in the tourism industry may not be as grim as portrayed by some stakeholders for the first quarter of 2007. The Bureau reports that the to

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FIRCA CEO refuses to comment on his resignation

The Chief Executive officer of the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority, Tevita Banuve has refused to comment on his resignation after handing his letter to the FIRCA board yesterday afternoon. When Village News r

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FIRCA CEO refuses to comment on his resignation

The Chief Executive officer of the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority, Tevita Banuve has refused to comment on his resignation after handing his letter to the FIRCA board yesterday afternoon. When Village News r

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