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Other Avenues to be looked at if FTA strikes

Other avenues will be looked at with regards to major examinations if the members of the Fijian Teachers' Association do go on strike. This is the view of Interim Education Minister, Netani Sukanaivalu who adds tha

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Interim AG rubbishes claims by FIRCA

The Interim Attorney General has rubbished claims by FIRCA Officers and Staff Association General Secretary, Kenneth Zinck that the court order which the FICAC officers took to Waisomo house was signed by him. Aiyaz Sa

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Interim PM maintains FIRCA CEO must resign

Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama maintains that the Chief Executive of Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority, Tevita Banuve has to resign from his post. Following FIRCA Officers and Staff Associ

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Closure of schools may be last option

The closure of schools will hopefully be the last option in the event of the impending strike by the Fijian Teachers Association. Speaking to Village News, Interim Education Minister, Netani Sukanaivalu said Education

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Blood Bank staff to assist CWM if nurses strike

The Blood Bank Services staff has given their full support to assist in the CWM hospital facilities if the nurses go on strike. Blood Bank Coordinator, Seru Rokosuka said although they have only two nurses in their dep

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More job loses expected within tourism industry

More job losses are expected within the tourism industry as there are no signs of recovery. Interim Labour Minister Bernadette Ganilau told Village news that hotels and resorts are struggling to keep people employed as

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Fulton College Landowners to File Compensation Claims

Suva lawyer, Niko Nawaikula said the NLTB board should expect compensation claims from Nakalawaca villagers, after High Court Judge, Justice Filimoni Jitoko ruled that the land on which Fulton College is situated, was l

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No Clue When Water Supply Will Normalize in Suva Area

The Water Supply Department has not given any indication on when water supply in the greater Suva and Lami areas will normalise. Thousands of residents living along Princess road, Tacirua, Delainavesi, Samabula and Vei

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David Lucas Removed as FIMSA Board Chairman

Interim Minister for Transport Manu Korovulavula has confirmed this afternoon that he has removed Fiji Islands Maritime Safety Administration Board chairman David Lucas from his post. According to Korovulavula, they ha

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David Lucas Removed as FIMSA Board Chairman

Interim Minister for Transport Manu Korovulavula has confirmed this afternoon that he has removed Fiji Islands Maritime Safety Administration Board chairman David Lucas from his post. According to Korovulavula, they ha

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FVB in Desperate Need of Funding

Jul 22, 2007, 16:50 As the tourism industry hangs by a thread, the interim Tourism Minister Bernadette Ganilau has revealed that the Fiji Visitors Bureau is now in desperate need for extra funding. Speaking to Villa

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FVB in Desperate Need of Funding

Jul 22, 2007, 16:50 As the tourism industry hangs by a thread, the interim Tourism Minister Bernadette Ganilau has revealed that the Fiji Visitors Bureau is now in desperate need for extra funding. Speaking to Villa

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Water Problems to Continue

Thousands of Residents in the greater Suva and Lami areas have been without water for over a week without any signs of things improving. A resident of Delainavesi spoke to Village News and said that a lot of students a

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Water Problems to Continue

Thousands of Residents in the greater Suva and Lami areas have been without water for over a week without any signs of things improving. A resident of Delainavesi spoke to Village News and said that a lot of students a

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Search on for Missing Fisherman

A team of police officers from Labasa, Saqani and Tukavesi with the help of some villagers are still searching for the 26 year old man who went missing while fishing on Friday. Divisional Police Commander Northern SP Em

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Search on for Missing Fisherman

A team of police officers from Labasa, Saqani and Tukavesi with the help of some villagers are still searching for the 26 year old man who went missing while fishing on Friday. Divisional Police Commander Northern SP Em

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Ratu Joni Says DPP/FICAC Roles Must be Clearly Defined

Former High Court judge and ousted Vice President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi said the relationship between the Director of Public Prosecutions Office and the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption must be more clearly

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Ratu Joni Says DPP/FICAC Roles Must be Clearly Defined

Former High Court judge and ousted Vice President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi said the relationship between the Director of Public Prosecutions Office and the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption must be more clearly

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