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No Plans to Refer Current Strikes to Arbitration

As the Public Employees Union, Viti Taukei Workers and the Fiji Nursing Association remain adamant that they will continue with their strike action, the Interim Prime Minister has reiterated that there are no plans to re

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No Plans to Refer Current Strikes to Arbitration

As the Public Employees Union, Viti Taukei Workers and the Fiji Nursing Association remain adamant that they will continue with their strike action, the Interim Prime Minister has reiterated that there are no plans to re

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FNA Members Ready to Resign

The Fiji Nursing Association said their strike is no longer just about the restoration of the five percent pay cut and their members are ready to hand in their resignations as their strike enters its 13th day today. FNA

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FNA Members Ready to Resign

The Fiji Nursing Association said their strike is no longer just about the restoration of the five percent pay cut and their members are ready to hand in their resignations as their strike enters its 13th day today. FNA

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Alex Downer Says Bainimarama Not Welcome at Forum

Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer said Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama won't be welcome at this year’s Pacific Islands Leaders Forum in Tonga. Speaking in Auckland wh

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Alex Downer Says Bainimarama Not Welcome at Forum

Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer said Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama won't be welcome at this year’s Pacific Islands Leaders Forum in Tonga. Speaking in Auckland wh

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Westech Mine Agreement Must be Made Within a Month

The Interim Government has stressed that new companies will be tasked to operate the Vatukoula Gold Mine if the Westech company fails to come to an agreement within a month. Interim Land and Mineral Resources Minister T

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Westech Mine Agreement Must be Made Within a Month

The Interim Government has stressed that new companies will be tasked to operate the Vatukoula Gold Mine if the Westech company fails to come to an agreement within a month. Interim Land and Mineral Resources Minister T

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Glue Sniffing Cases Rise

The number of glue sniffing cases is now almost more or the same as marijuana cases. Media Officer Western Inspector Ranga Sami Goundar said they had more than 30 cases of students sniffing glue and most of them were st

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Glue Sniffing Cases Rise

The number of glue sniffing cases is now almost more or the same as marijuana cases. Media Officer Western Inspector Ranga Sami Goundar said they had more than 30 cases of students sniffing glue and most of them were st

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PEU likely to call off strike

There are major developments this hour as the Fijian Teachers Association, Public Employees Union and Viti Taukei Workers are expected to accept the 1 percent pay restoration. The Public Employees Union is likely to cal

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PEU likely to call off strike

There are major developments this hour as the Fijian Teachers Association, Public Employees Union and Viti Taukei Workers are expected to accept the 1 percent pay restoration. The Public Employees Union is likely to cal

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Works Department employees of PEU return to work

Most employees for the Water/Sewerage and Works Department who are members of Public Employees Union have returned to work today. At Taunovo Water Supply department, only 15 workers are still striking however majority a

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Works Department employees of PEU return to work

Most employees for the Water/Sewerage and Works Department who are members of Public Employees Union have returned to work today. At Taunovo Water Supply department, only 15 workers are still striking however majority a

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Westech to operate Vatukoula Gold Mines

The mining company, Westech has assured the interim government that they will not back off and will surely operate the Vatukoula Gold Mines. Speaking from Perth, Director Brian Wesson told Village News that he has spoke

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Westech to operate Vatukoula Gold Mines

The mining company, Westech has assured the interim government that they will not back off and will surely operate the Vatukoula Gold Mines. Speaking from Perth, Director Brian Wesson told Village News that he has spoke

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GCC VP appointment needs to be resolved urgently

Member of the Great Council of Chiefs, Tui Tavua Ratu Ovini Bokini say the appointment of the Vice President is a major issue which the council needs to urgently resolve. In an exclusive interview with Legend FM news th

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GCC VP appointment needs to be resolved urgently

Member of the Great Council of Chiefs, Tui Tavua Ratu Ovini Bokini say the appointment of the Vice President is a major issue which the council needs to urgently resolve. In an exclusive interview with Legend FM news th

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Ganilau expecting report on student’s death

The Interim Minister for Labour is expecting a report on the incident where an 18 year old student died after he fell from the third floor of the Marist Brothers High School's boarding hostel last week. Speaking to

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Ganilau expecting report on student’s death

The Interim Minister for Labour is expecting a report on the incident where an 18 year old student died after he fell from the third floor of the Marist Brothers High School's boarding hostel last week. Speaking to

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