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Interim Govt to Respond to Union’s Proposal

The interim government will make a decision on certain proposals put forward by the Confederation of Public Sector Unions today to try and avert the looming nationwide strike. Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry

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Interim Govt to Respond to Union’s Proposal

The interim government will make a decision on certain proposals put forward by the Confederation of Public Sector Unions today to try and avert the looming nationwide strike. Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry

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No Permit for Union Public Rallies

The Confederation of Public Sector Unions will not be given a permit to hold public rallies in the buildup to their national strike. The Police Commissioner Captain Esala Teleni confirmed to Village News that the police

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No Permit for Union Public Rallies

The Confederation of Public Sector Unions will not be given a permit to hold public rallies in the buildup to their national strike. The Police Commissioner Captain Esala Teleni confirmed to Village News that the police

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More Workers Needed for Natadola/Momi Bay Resort Projects

The number of workers at the Natadola and Momi Bay Resort projects is likely to increase this week despite various problems faced by project managers. Fiji National Provident Fund board member and Natabola Bay Resort Li

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More Workers Needed for Natadola/Momi Bay Resort Projects

The number of workers at the Natadola and Momi Bay Resort projects is likely to increase this week despite various problems faced by project managers. Fiji National Provident Fund board member and Natabola Bay Resort Li

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Preparations Well Underway for Biggest Showcase Ever

Preparations are well underway for the opening of the Fiji Showcase 2007 in three days time which will be bigger in size, entertainment and shopping booths. Organisers Total Event Company has started to build the infras

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Preparations Well Underway for Biggest Showcase Ever

Preparations are well underway for the opening of the Fiji Showcase 2007 in three days time which will be bigger in size, entertainment and shopping booths. Organisers Total Event Company has started to build the infras

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International Community Should Keep Their Word

The Citizens Constitutional Forum said the international community should not back out but keep to its earlier pronouncements that they are ready to assist Fiji in the roadmap leading to parliamentary elections in March,

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International Community Should Keep Their Word

The Citizens Constitutional Forum said the international community should not back out but keep to its earlier pronouncements that they are ready to assist Fiji in the roadmap leading to parliamentary elections in March,

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US delegation disturbed by explanations by interim govt

The Congressional Delegation from the United States said it is disturbed by explanations provided by the interim government in Fiji on the obstacles which may hinder their plans to hold elections as soon as possible. Th

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US delegation disturbed by explanations by interim govt

The Congressional Delegation from the United States said it is disturbed by explanations provided by the interim government in Fiji on the obstacles which may hinder their plans to hold elections as soon as possible. Th

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Powdered Milk products price expected to increase

Expect the price of powdered milk products to increase as milk prices worldwide are rising at the fastest rate ever and will not fall anytime soon. CEO for Rewa Dairy, Savenaca Seniloli has confirmed today that there ha

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Powdered Milk products price expected to increase

Expect the price of powdered milk products to increase as milk prices worldwide are rising at the fastest rate ever and will not fall anytime soon. CEO for Rewa Dairy, Savenaca Seniloli has confirmed today that there ha

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Unions Strike Still On

The Confederation of Public Sector Unions stresses that their planned national strike is still going ahead as they now await a response from the Interim Public Service Minister Poseci Bune. Speaking soon after meeting t

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Unions Strike Still On

The Confederation of Public Sector Unions stresses that their planned national strike is still going ahead as they now await a response from the Interim Public Service Minister Poseci Bune. Speaking soon after meeting t

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Security Measures at PM’s Office Re-looked At

Officials at the Prime Minister's Office are now re-looking at the security measures currently in place for the fourth level of the Government Buildings. Permanent Secretary at the PM's Office Parmesh Chand said

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Security Measures at PM’s Office Re-looked At

Officials at the Prime Minister's Office are now re-looking at the security measures currently in place for the fourth level of the Government Buildings. Permanent Secretary at the PM's Office Parmesh Chand said

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Civil Service Reforms to Go Ahead

The civil service reforms will go ahead and the unions cannot stop the interim government's decision on the 5 percent pay cut, no COLA payments and retirement age to be at 55 years. Interim Prime Minister Commodore

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Civil Service Reforms to Go Ahead

The civil service reforms will go ahead and the unions cannot stop the interim government's decision on the 5 percent pay cut, no COLA payments and retirement age to be at 55 years. Interim Prime Minister Commodore

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