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Demands of Striking Nurses cannot Be Met-Chaudhry

Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry has maintained that demands of the striking nurses cannot be met as the Interim government can only afford to give them 1 percent pay cut restoration in December. After havin

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Demands of Striking Nurses cannot Be Met-Chaudhry

Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry has maintained that demands of the striking nurses cannot be met as the Interim government can only afford to give them 1 percent pay cut restoration in December. After havin

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National Census to Take Place after 11 Years

The National Census is now set to take place from the 16th of September after a lapse of almost 11 years. Speaking at the 2007 Population and Housing Census Media Launch, the postponement according to Census Commissio

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National Census to Take Place after 11 Years

The National Census is now set to take place from the 16th of September after a lapse of almost 11 years. Speaking at the 2007 Population and Housing Census Media Launch, the postponement according to Census Commissio

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Interim PM expected to meet FNA executives

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama is expected to meet the Fiji Nursing Association executives this afternoon as the nurses strike continues. Interim Public Service Minister, Poseci Bune confirms that

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Interim PM expected to meet FNA executives

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama is expected to meet the Fiji Nursing Association executives this afternoon as the nurses strike continues. Interim Public Service Minister, Poseci Bune confirms that

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Methodist Church will not assist Health Ministry

The Methodist Church of Fiji will not come forward to assist the Ministry of Health in this time of crisis. While the Ministry of Health has asked various church organisations, NGOs and retired nurses to assist them, M

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Methodist Church will not assist Health Ministry

The Methodist Church of Fiji will not come forward to assist the Ministry of Health in this time of crisis. While the Ministry of Health has asked various church organisations, NGOs and retired nurses to assist them, M

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FNA Strike Results in Low Patient Numbers

The sub-divisional medical officers around the country have confirmed that the number of people visiting hospitals have decreased dramatically since the strike by the nurses. Senior officials said a lower number of peop

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FNA Strike Results in Low Patient Numbers

The sub-divisional medical officers around the country have confirmed that the number of people visiting hospitals have decreased dramatically since the strike by the nurses. Senior officials said a lower number of peop

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Police clarifies Lutua was not interviewed as claimed

Police have this morning clarified that the General Secretary of the Fiji Nursing Association was not interviewed by a Police Intelligence officer yesterday morning. Spokesperson, ASP Ulaiyasi Ravula said the officer wa

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Police clarifies Lutua was not interviewed as claimed

Police have this morning clarified that the General Secretary of the Fiji Nursing Association was not interviewed by a Police Intelligence officer yesterday morning. Spokesperson, ASP Ulaiyasi Ravula said the officer wa

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FWRM hits out at Health Ministry

The Fiji Womens Rights Movement has hit out at the Health Ministry's move in asking various organisations and volunteers to come forward as nurses continue with their strike action today. FWRM Executive Director, Vi

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FWRM hits out at Health Ministry

The Fiji Womens Rights Movement has hit out at the Health Ministry's move in asking various organisations and volunteers to come forward as nurses continue with their strike action today. FWRM Executive Director, Vi

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PSC to deploy people at hospitals

The employer of the nurses, Public Service Commission remains firm that it will ensure that essential health services will continue to be provided. Permanent Secretary for Public Service, Taina Tagicakibau said they wil

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PSC to deploy people at hospitals

The employer of the nurses, Public Service Commission remains firm that it will ensure that essential health services will continue to be provided. Permanent Secretary for Public Service, Taina Tagicakibau said they wil

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Most Hospitals did not face Major Staffing Problems

Most of the hospitals around the country did not face any major staffing problems last night as members of the Fiji Nursing Association stayed away from work. Most hospital officials Village News spoke to this morning c

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Most Hospitals did not face Major Staffing Problems

Most of the hospitals around the country did not face any major staffing problems last night as members of the Fiji Nursing Association stayed away from work. Most hospital officials Village News spoke to this morning c

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No word from interim govt/FNA if any talks will be initiated

As we enter day two of the nurses strike, there is no word from the interim government and Fiji Nursing Association on whether any talks will be initiated today. The employer of the nurses, Public Service Commission rem

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No word from interim govt/FNA if any talks will be initiated

As we enter day two of the nurses strike, there is no word from the interim government and Fiji Nursing Association on whether any talks will be initiated today. The employer of the nurses, Public Service Commission rem

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