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Cabinet meets today to try and avert FICTU strike

The interim cabinet will meet from 11:30 this morning to make the final attempt to avert the looming strike by the Fijian Teachers Association, Public Employees Union and Viti National Union of Taukei Workers. The union

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Cabinet meets today to try and avert FICTU strike

The interim cabinet will meet from 11:30 this morning to make the final attempt to avert the looming strike by the Fijian Teachers Association, Public Employees Union and Viti National Union of Taukei Workers. The union

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Maternity unit Barely Coping with Nurses Strike

The maternity unit at the country's biggest hospital is barely coping with the nurses' strike. Fiji Medical Association spokesperson, Dr James Fong said they are trying their best but a lot has to be done. 1

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Maternity unit Barely Coping with Nurses Strike

The maternity unit at the country's biggest hospital is barely coping with the nurses' strike. Fiji Medical Association spokesperson, Dr James Fong said they are trying their best but a lot has to be done. 1

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Exam dates may be shifted

The Ministry of Education is likely to reschedule the examination dates for the Fiji Eighth Year Examination for Classes 8 students if the members of the Fijian Teachers Association go on strike this Thursday. Interim E

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Exam dates may be shifted

The Ministry of Education is likely to reschedule the examination dates for the Fiji Eighth Year Examination for Classes 8 students if the members of the Fijian Teachers Association go on strike this Thursday. Interim E

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Doctors working extra hours will be compensated

Doctors working extra hours as a result of the nation-wide Fiji Nursing Association strike will be compensated. Fiji Medical Association spokesperson, Dr James Fong confirms that talks have been underway with health min

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Doctors working extra hours will be compensated

Doctors working extra hours as a result of the nation-wide Fiji Nursing Association strike will be compensated. Fiji Medical Association spokesperson, Dr James Fong confirms that talks have been underway with health min

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Arbitration likely to decide on Nurses strike

The Interim Minister for Labour Bernadette Ganilau is expected to make a decision later today on whether to refer the Fiji Nursing Association's industrial dispute to compulsory arbitration which would end the nation

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Arbitration likely to decide on Nurses strike

The Interim Minister for Labour Bernadette Ganilau is expected to make a decision later today on whether to refer the Fiji Nursing Association's industrial dispute to compulsory arbitration which would end the nation

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Strikes have a roll-on effect on businesses-Lodhia

Strikes of any nature have a roll-on effect on businesses. Fiji Retailers Association President, Himmat Lodhia said the retailers are definitely affected, and they are now worried with clear signs that the FICTU unions

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Strikes have a roll-on effect on businesses-Lodhia

Strikes of any nature have a roll-on effect on businesses. Fiji Retailers Association President, Himmat Lodhia said the retailers are definitely affected, and they are now worried with clear signs that the FICTU unions

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FTU raise concern over taxi operators

The Fiji Taxi Union has raised concern that the taxi operators around the country are not playing their part in assisting the union to get a taxi fare increase. General Secretary, Rishi Ram said majority of the taxi ope

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FTU raise concern over taxi operators

The Fiji Taxi Union has raised concern that the taxi operators around the country are not playing their part in assisting the union to get a taxi fare increase. General Secretary, Rishi Ram said majority of the taxi ope

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Good news for motorists

The price of Motor Spirit, Diesel and Premix Outboard fuel will decrease from tomorrow. The Price and Incomes Board said the reduction in tanker freight rates, the rebounding of refinery productions and movement in wor

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Good news for motorists

The price of Motor Spirit, Diesel and Premix Outboard fuel will decrease from tomorrow. The Price and Incomes Board said the reduction in tanker freight rates, the rebounding of refinery productions and movement in wor

1 min read