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UN-Commonwealth mission confirms visit
A joint United Nations and Commonwealth mission will be in Fiji on January 19-23 to assist the country return to democratic rule. ... more
Int Govt out to win hearts of chiefs
There are efforts underway to unite the heads of Fiji’s 200-plus clans before they are called to another meeting early this year. ... more
Nationalists want chiefly rights diluted
A nationalist party born out of the 2000 coup has challenged the political power of Fiji’s chiefs and their share from land rentals and royalties. ... more
Growers boss looks to replace lost $70m
Fiji Sugar Cane Growers Council chief executive Surendra Sharma aims to be able to put back into the farmers’ pockets the $70 million or so ... more
Flour prices to decrease
Prices of normal flour and sharp will decrease from tomorrow, the Prices and Incomes Board (PIB) has confirmed. ... more
Rain brings flood to the West
Certain areas in Fiji’s western division are under flood waters as a result of heavy rain. ... more
State owed $32m in water bill arrears
Fiji’s Water Department is owed $32 million in outstanding water bills over the past five years. ... more
Co-op dept aims to generate jobs in 2009
Fiji’s Department of Co-operatives and Small Business Development aims to generate more than 200 jobs this year through specialised community-based training. ... more
Chief linked to gang rape probe
A team of detectives are investigating allegation that a chief was involved in the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Nadi. ... more
Public servants urged to change attitude
State officials in attendance at an annual corporate planning workshop today were told to change their attitudes towards delivering services ... more
No elections even for $350m: Fiji PM
Fiji’s interim PM will not call for elections this year even to secure $350 million in EU funding and save the country’s ailing sugar industry. ... more
Broken promises concern Forum chair
The head of the Pacific Island Leaders Forum says the Forum must be careful when accepting interim Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama's promises to hold elections. ... more
Education Ministry backs school
A Nadi school at the centre of allegations by disgruntled Pakistani students is recognised by the Ministry of Education. ... more
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