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Fuel prices will decrease from this weekend
There is good news for our motorists as there will be a decrease in fuel prices in the country effective from this weekend. The Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Lands and Mineral Resources Faiyaz...
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Woman injured in House Fire
A 25-year-old woman received burns to her body after their house caught fire. The incident happened at Nananu village in Ra. Sulueti Nai – who is partially handicapped – received 40 percent burns to...
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iTaukei Affairs will continue to safeguard traditional knowledge
The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs will continue to support, promote and revitalize activities and events that safeguard traditional knowledge and skills. This was highlighted by the...
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New Zealand announces $15m financial support towards RSE over the next 5 years
The Minister for Employment, Jone Usamate recently attended the Recognised Seasonal Employer Work Scheme’s 10th Year Anniversary in Wellington, New Zealand representing the participating...
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Ba police investigate fake notes
Ba police are investigating the discovery of a fake fifty dollar note at the Ba market. A market vendor was given the fake note this morning by a person who bought yaqona from him. The fake...
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Body found in a river along Kavanagasau Road
The body of a 66 year old farmer was found floating in a river near Raiwaqa village along Kavanagasau Road, Sigatoka yesterday afternoon. Police confirms the discovery was made by a 54...
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Donations during Cyclone Winston do not tally with stock
A special audit of materials received as aid during tropical cyclone Winston reveals donations didn’t tally with stock kept at the Fiji Procurement Office. In his latest report,...
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20 volunteer nurses for Tuvalu
A memorandum of agreement between the Fijian government and the government of Tuvalu was signed yesterday for the placement of 20 volunteer nurses for Tuvalu. Ministry of Employment,...
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Agricultural Marketing Authority under the spotlight
The Auditor General has recommended that the Agricultural Marketing Authority obtain financial records from the Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption in order to complete annual reports for...
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Ministry hands over $100,000 grant to Ba Women’s Forum
A $100,00 thousand dollars grant was handed over to the Ba Women’s Forum, to assist in the upgrading of facilities. Signing the grant agreement, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Women, Children...
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Kalabu bridge will be closed from tomorrow
The Kalabu bridge in Nasinu will be closed to motorists from tomorrow and will re-open to traffic on Monday 7th August. Fiji Roads Authority Acting CEO Robert Sen says that the 3 weeks closure period...
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‘..good health is a two way street..’– Bainimarama
The Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama today officiated at the opening of the 2017 Gastro-enterology Training Program. In the past majoriy of Fijian doctors who went for further studies...
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Grants to first time home buyers not properly utilised
The auditor-general has found, that a significant amount of the budget set aside to assist first time home buyers, hadn’t been used to it’s maximum from 2012 to 2016. To encourage home ownership,...
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Sugar Cane Rehabilitation after Cyclone Winston, wasn’t used for it’s purpose
An audit has found that Government grants allocated for sugar cane rehabilitation after Tropical Cyclone Winston, wasn’t used for it’s purpose. Instead, the grant was used entirely for a new...
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Kalabu Bridge Closed for 3 weeks to allow for repair
The Kalabu bridge which closed today will take 3 weeks to repair, before it will re-open next month. Fiji Roads Authority Acting CEO – Robert Sen says, that the 3 week closure period is...
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More than 700 cases of amputations caused by diabetes recorded last year
Amputation rates in Fiji continue to rise and those suffering from diabetes have been urged to visit their nearest health facilities to avoid losing a part of their body. Currently 1 person every 8...
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Seaweed project to see diversification of seaweed industry
A seaweed project was undertaken between FIJI, SAMOA and KIRIBATI to see the diversification of the seaweed industry in the three countries. The Australian government sponsored project provided a...
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Assistant Health Minister works to include herbal medicine in health system
Assistant Minister for Health Alex O’Connor has today revealed that he is trying to include herbal medicine back in to the health system. While speaking at the Diabetes Database launch today, O’Connor...
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USP officially opens 11th Hall of Residence
The University of the South Pacific’s $9.3 million dollar 11th Hall of Residence at its Laucala Campus has been officially opened today. The 8 buildings have 3 floors, each floor consisting of an 8...
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Fiji is at the forefront of mainstreaming gender – Luveni
Fiji is at the forefront of mainstreaming gender in its works of Parliament. These were the comments made by the Speaker of Parliament, Dr Jiko Luveni while officiating at the one-day...
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