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Australia & NZ need to step up re-engagement with Fiji : Lowy Institute
Australia and New Zealand need to step up its re-engagement with Fiji. This is the view of New Zealand academics Anna Powles and Jose Sousa-Santos. The two are authors of a report called ‘Principled...
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Hurricanes trounce Sharks
The Hurricanes ran in six tries to blow away South Africa’s Sharks 41-0 and reach the Super Rugby semi-finals for the second straight year. The hosts overcame one of the tightest defences in the...
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Sealing pot holes a priority: FRA
Pot holes continue to be a problem as the Fiji Roads Authority works on its urban renewable project to improve road conditions. And if you may wonder why the FRA digs out what seems to be roads that...
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Teenager the latest drowning victim
A 16-year old student is believed to be the country’s latest drowning victim. Police say the victim was swimming with his cousins in the Nagata River in Benau, Labasa when the incident occurred at...
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Police warn drivers of fatigue
Motorists are being reminded to take heed of the fact that driver fatigue is a serious safety threat. This follows a motor vehicle accident which resulted in a 1-year-old boy being admitted at the...
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NFP calls for review of minimum wage rate
The National Federation Party has called for the review of the national minimum wage rate which is currently $2.32. The NFP says Fijian need a just and living wage. Shadow Finance Minister, Professor...
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Rakiraki cane growers discuss issues with Prime Minister
Yesterday, cane farmers and sugar cane industry stakeholders in Rakiraki shared their grievances and concerns with Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. Bainimarama laid out plans, the government has...
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PM instructs I-taukei Lands Trust Board to ensure security of cane farmers
The I-taukei Lands trust Board TLTB has been directed by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to work closely with cane farmers for their security. “As Chair of the TLTB, I have directed the TLTB and...
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Penang may be rebuilt as a syrup mill: PM
Cane farmers in Rakiraki and Ba have been assured that government will do all it can to ensure the damaged Penang Mill will resume operations. “I know one issue of great concern to many of you is the...
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Municipal Union want early elections
The National Union of Municipal Workers is urging government to conduct the municipal elections. Close to 500 members of the Union have resolved on this issue during the Annual General Meeting on...
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Body of 1 year old discovered
The body of a 1-year-11-months-old baby was discovered near the Rewa river yesterday. The family of the toddler at Waisasa, Baulevu is still coming to terms with the loss. The toddler went missing...
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Changes expected in real estate industry
Several changes are expected to be made to the country’s real estate industry. This includes regulating agencies and providing more training for agents. The Real Estate Agents Licensing Board Deputy...
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Prime Minister hears grievances from cane farmers in the West
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with his government officials were in Lautoka and Nadi today to meet with the Sugar Cane Industry stakeholders. As part of his visit to the Western Division the Prime...
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Bus driver gets 8 years for manslaughter
A bus driver who was involved in a fatal accident at the Suva bus stand in 2014 has been sentenced today. Suva High Court Judge Justice Salesi Temo had concurred with the 3 assessors who had found...
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Prime Fiji to take plea next month
Prime Fiji will take their plea on the 31st of next month. Prime Fiji Limited has been charged by FICAC with one count of forgery and one count of using a forged document. The company’s National...
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Man gets 10 years for raping step daughter
A 41 year old man has been sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in prison after raping his step daughter in 2013. The incident happened when his step daughter was 17 years old. While sentencing the man,...
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Jobs to be created by Australian Milk Company
Close to 100 to 150 indirect and direct jobs will be created when Anthony’s Group of Companies set up a new dairy operation in Fiji. The company has formed a partnership with Australian Natural...
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High Court hears NFP suspension case
The case regarding the National Federation Party being suspended earlier this year was heard in the Suva High court today. The Party is challenging the Registrar of Political parties findings that NFP...
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Changes to top job at Fulton Hogan Hiways
There is a change in the top job at Fulton Hogan Hiways. General Manager Bill Caradus, seen here sitting down, will take up his new position in New Zealand as Executive General Manager Pacific and...
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Fiji Television declares second special dividend
Fiji Television has declared a second special dividend payment to it’s shareholders. This is the result of the sale of Media New Guinea Limited in Papua New Guinea and Sky Pacific. The special dividend...
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