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Sunken containers safely removed
32 loose containers have been safely removed from the site of the Sunken MV Southern Phoenix. This includes 4 tank-tainers and 1 trailer. This was carried out via the Fiji Ports Corporation Limited...
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Kadavu farmer arrested for theft of more than 98 thousand dollars
A 30 year old farmer of Kadavu is facing six counts of theft, for allegedly dishonestly appropriating cash and stock, while employed as a Post Master in Ono-I-Lau, amounting to over 98 thousand...
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Farmer latest drowning victim
A 46 year old farmer is the country’s latest drowning victim. The victim from Burekasivi Settlement, was last seen leaving home with his 5 year old son on Friday morning. Later that afternoon the...
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More than 35,000 students sitting for LANA
More than 35 thousand students are sitting for their Year 5 and Year 7 ‘Literacy and Numeracy Assessment’ or ‘LANA’ today. The Literacy Assessment starts today while the Numeracy Assessment will start...
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New Zealand Government hands over repatriated tabuas
A collection of Tabua or whales tooth which were confiscated by the New Zealand border agency over the years have been returned to Fiji. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama officiated at the handing over...
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Opposition raises concerns on Fiji Police recruitment
The Opposition Office has today raised concerns on the current Fiji Police Force recruitment drive. The Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Aseri Radrodro has labelled the recruitment...
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Former Chief Administration Officer given suspended sentence
A former Chief Administration Officer at the Ministry of Finance who was found guilty of two counts of corruption related offences, has been handed down a suspended sentence. Meli Bitu, was charged by...
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NZ Foreign Minister to meet Bainimarama
New Zealand’s Foreign Minister – Gerry Brownlee, arrives in Fiji today to meet with Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. In a press statement issued earlier today, Brownlee says he last visited Fiji in...
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Harvester arrives in time for crushing season
The first ever mechanical sugar cane harvester has arrived in Rakiraki, ahead of this year’s sugar cane crushing season. Purchased from India, the harvester is expected to minimize costs for farmers,...
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Child Protection workshop underway
The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation – is strengthening the capacity of ‘child protection actors’, at national and divisional levels, in efforts to deliver ‘quality’ child protection...
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Fiji and India sign defence agreement
Minister for Defence and National Security – Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, recently signed an agreement to develop future engagements in military capabilities, technologies and operations, with his Indian...
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Tikoca’s judgement deferred
Suspended Member of Parliament Ratu Isoa Tikoca’s judgment which was to be heard this morning as presiding Magistrate Makereta Mua was not available to deliver the judgment. Tikoca was also not present...
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FRCA to roll out VAT Monitoring System to supermarkets
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority will roll out its VAT Monitoring System project soon with supermarkets being the first sector to have these gadgets implemented with. The objective of the VAT...
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PM tours HMNZS Hawea with NZ Foreign Minister
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and NZ Minister of Foreign Affairs Gerry Brownlee toured the New Zealand vessel HMNZS Hawea this morning. The HMNZS Hawea is currently berth at the Kings Wharf....
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China Navigation Company launches Fiji Branch
The Pacific Agencies here in Fiji has a new owner. Yesterday the China Navigation Company launched its Fiji Branch in Suva. China Navigation Company is the parent company of Swire Shipping...
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More than 8 million dollars not utilised by Sugar Ministry
More than 8 million dollars was not utilised by the Ministry of Sugar in the 2014 Auditor General’s Report that came under scrutiny under the Public Accounts Committee today. The Ministry...
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28 charged from a total of 72 separate rape and sexual incidents in May
There were 28 people charged with a total of 72 separate rape and sexual incidents in May. In the official release from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution there were 51 rape cases, 1...
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Two more lives lost on our roads
Two people have lost their lives on our roads in the last 24 hours. A 46-year-old man passed away after the vehicle he was driving was involved in an accident in Sigatoka. The accident happened near...
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Fijian Election Office commences recruitment process for Trainers
The Fijian Election Office has commenced the recruitment process for Trainers for the 2018 General Elections. The FEO will shortlist 100 suitably qualified and skilled persons to train Election...
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Katia sentenced to 14 years imprisonment
Former Official Deputy Receiver Viliame Katia has been sentenced to 14 years. In a packed Suva Magistrate Court this afternoon former Official Deputy Receiver Viliame Katia was sentenced to 14 years...
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