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EU commits $10 million for rehabilitation
The European Union has also pledged $10 million Fijian to Fiji as it responds to the devastation caused by Cyclone Winston. The funds are specifically targeted for sugarcane belt areas. Funding will...
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Who’s going to win an Oscar?
Gone are the days when you could gather around your Oscar pool sheet and truly wonder who was going to win the major categories, jolted by a win for Marlee Matlin or shocked by “Shakespeare in Love”...
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China presses ahead with space ambitions
China announced Sunday it was sending its second space lab into orbit later this year, followed by a manned spacecraft that will dock with it. Tiangong-2, or “Heavenly Palace-2,” will be the second...
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Clinton looks to close Sanders out in March
Hillary Clinton, buoyed by a dominating win in South Carolina on Saturday, is opening a dual-track strategy in her bid for the White House, gradually pivoting toward Republicans even as she works to...
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Hundreds line up for FNPF Assistance
Hundreds of people lined up at the Fiji National Provident Fund offices around the country today. With a change in requirements for Natural Disaster Assistance more people turned up this morning. Most...
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Authorities gain access into affected areas
Government is continuing to gain access into affected areas. There are certain areas Government have not been able to access after Tropical cyclone Winston devastated the country Authorities are...
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Health teams in affected areas
Health teams have been deployed to affected areas. This is to ensure health is maintained in the affected areas. Most damaged areas do not have proper sanitation and hygiene. It is an issue, NDMO...
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43 dead after TC Winston
The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Winston remains at 43. This has been confirmed by the National Disaster Management Office Director Akapusi Tuifagalele today. As assessments are still being carried...
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HMAS Canberra arrives to rebuild Koro after Cyclone Winston
The HMAS Canberra finally arrived into Suva this morning on an operational mission to help rebuild affected areas in Fiji. This will be it’s maiden voyage and the Australian Government is honored to...
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Coca Cola dates unchanged
The dates for the annual Coca Cola Games remain unchanged. Officials have confirmed the three day competition is still scheduled for April 21st to 23rd. They’re still awaiting an audience with the...
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Highlanders lose All Black winger for up to two months
There will be no returning to Fiji this time for alternative treatment to heal a broken leg for All Black and Highlanders winger Waisake Naholo. The Highlanders defence of their Super rugby title has...
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Judge sides with Apple over feds in New York
A federal magistrate-judge in New York City has ruled that the U.S. government can’t force Apple to hack an iPhone to investigate a drug dealer. It’s a win for Apple, which is being pressured by...
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Injured U.S. vets now hunting child predators
Ret. Sgt. Tom Block is sitting in the classroom, looking restless. He and 23 other highly specialized, highly coveted candidates are all vying for a job where they will be exposed to some of the most...
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Rivals slam Trump for blaming KKK stumble on earpiece
Donald Trump is under fire for blaming a faulty earpiece to explain his initial refusal to disavow the Ku Klux Klan. “I don’t care how bad the earpiece is, Ku Klux Klan comes through pretty clearly,”...
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EU discusses economic opportunities for Fijians
The European Union and Fiji continues to strengthen political and economic ties. Officials from Brussels led by EU Ambassador Andrew Jacobs, met with the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs chaired...
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600 babies expected post Cyclone Winston
In the aftermath of Cyclone Winston, the United Nations Population Fund or UNFPA estimates 5,600 women of the estimated 87,500 women between 15 to 49 years are pregnant, based on an estimated total...
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Construction of sanitation facilities a priority
The Ministry of Health is prioritizing the building of proper health facilities to prevent open defecation. In line with this, the Ministry also reports significant damage done to infrastructure. An...
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Narrow escape on Malake island
A week after Tropical Cyclone Winston, stories of heroism and narrow escapes continue to unfold. A 33-year old father of 3 on Malake Island had a near death experience during the height of the cyclone....
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National poll: Clinton, Sanders both top Trump
Both of the remaining Democratic candidates for president easily top Republican front-runner Donald Trump in hypothetical general election match-ups, according to a new CNN/ORC Poll. Which candidate...
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Super Tuesday: Clinton, Trump pick up big wins; Cruz takes Texas
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are tightening their grips on the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations while Ted Cruz claimed two states, including Super Tuesday’s biggest prize: Texas....
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