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Interim Govt to Change NLTB Formula

The interim government is now actively taking steps to change the formula being used to set the value of native land which is expected to result in lease rentals increasing significantly. While making the announcement

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Interim Govt to Change NLTB Formula

The interim government is now actively taking steps to change the formula being used to set the value of native land which is expected to result in lease rentals increasing significantly. While making the announcement

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NFP Wants Land Issues Left to an Elected Govt

The National Federation Party believes the interim government should not touch the land issues and leave it to the next elected government to bring about changes to land legislations. Party General Secretary Pramod Rae

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NFP Wants Land Issues Left to an Elected Govt

The National Federation Party believes the interim government should not touch the land issues and leave it to the next elected government to bring about changes to land legislations. Party General Secretary Pramod Rae

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Parents’ negligence affects children’s education

The non-budgeting of funds by parents is affecting the daily lives of school children in Vatukoula. Head teacher of Vatukoula Convent, Ledua Niubalavu said the parents are at fault because they had received redundancy

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Parents’ negligence affects children’s education

The non-budgeting of funds by parents is affecting the daily lives of school children in Vatukoula. Head teacher of Vatukoula Convent, Ledua Niubalavu said the parents are at fault because they had received redundancy

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Former FBCL Boss Barred from Leaving Fiji

Former Fiji Broadcasting Corporation boss Francis Herman was barred from leaving the country last night by immigration officials. Herman was stopped at the Nadi International Airport when he was about to leave for Vanu

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Former FBCL Boss Barred from Leaving Fiji

Former Fiji Broadcasting Corporation boss Francis Herman was barred from leaving the country last night by immigration officials. Herman was stopped at the Nadi International Airport when he was about to leave for Vanu

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Nationwide Strike a Message to Interim Govt

The Fiji Nursing Association believes that the nationwide strike will be a message to the interim administration that the plight of workers needs to be heard and looked into. FNA General Secretary Kuini Lutua also said

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Nationwide Strike a Message to Interim Govt

The Fiji Nursing Association believes that the nationwide strike will be a message to the interim administration that the plight of workers needs to be heard and looked into. FNA General Secretary Kuini Lutua also said

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Student Dies After Stove Explodes

A 16 year old student of Lautoka has died after the stove she was using to boil water exploded yesterday. Divisional Crime Officer Western ASP Waisea Kadawa confirms that the form 5 student returned home after school a

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Student Dies After Stove Explodes

A 16 year old student of Lautoka has died after the stove she was using to boil water exploded yesterday. Divisional Crime Officer Western ASP Waisea Kadawa confirms that the form 5 student returned home after school a

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Rakiraki Baker wins $30,000 from Tattslotto

Waking up early each day for work and spending a small amount of his hard earned wages on a scratch and win ticket has paid off for a Baker of Rakiraki. 30-year-old Lepani Dreu cried when he was told he had won $30,00

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Rakiraki Baker wins $30,000 from Tattslotto

Waking up early each day for work and spending a small amount of his hard earned wages on a scratch and win ticket has paid off for a Baker of Rakiraki. 30-year-old Lepani Dreu cried when he was told he had won $30,00

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Woman charged with obtaining money false documents

A 37 year old woman appeared before Suva Magistrate Ajmal Khan this morning charged with obtaining money on false documents. Theresa Sui Lee Singh a former employee of Fiji's Election office in Suva was working as

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Woman charged with obtaining money false documents

A 37 year old woman appeared before Suva Magistrate Ajmal Khan this morning charged with obtaining money on false documents. Theresa Sui Lee Singh a former employee of Fiji's Election office in Suva was working as

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Interim Govt Considering Westec Proposal

Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that they are still focussing on the proposal put forward by the new Gold Mine company Westec. Sayed Khaiyum said a decision will only be made after carefully

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Interim Govt Considering Westec Proposal

Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that they are still focussing on the proposal put forward by the new Gold Mine company Westec. Sayed Khaiyum said a decision will only be made after carefully

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Former Fisheries Ministry Officials Miss Court Appearance

The case of two former officials of the Fisheries Ministry charged in relation to the Fisheries Scam was called in court today. However, Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem adjourned the case to next Tuesday to set a hearing

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Former Fisheries Ministry Officials Miss Court Appearance

The case of two former officials of the Fisheries Ministry charged in relation to the Fisheries Scam was called in court today. However, Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem adjourned the case to next Tuesday to set a hearing

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