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Former University Of Otago Student Becomes First Female Arab To Go To Space
NEWS, WORLD

Former University Of Otago Student Becomes First Female Arab To Go To Space

Wellington: At least six people are The University of Otago says it is extremely proud of former student Rayyanah Ba...

No Progress Made With People Living In Fear
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No Progress Made With People Living In Fear

Lynda Tabuya says there can be no progress in Fiji when a significant portion of our population lives in fear and ex...

Chiefs Reminded Of Their Duty To Church, State And Vanua
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Chiefs Reminded Of Their Duty To Church, State And Vanua

Reverend Vunisuwai emphasised that the GCC meeting, after a gap of 16 years, marked a new chapter for Fiji.

Action Plan To Achieve Gender Equality, Eradicate Violence: Lynda Tabuya
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Action Plan To Achieve Gender Equality, Eradicate Violence: Lynda Tabuya

“Being the first Pacific Island country and one of only two countries worldwide, alongside Australia, to embrace a...

GCC Membership Inconclusive, Women Issues Premature
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GCC Membership Inconclusive, Women Issues Premature

"So what we do now is we'll just go and collect as much as we can. Let them speak their minds and then we'll come an...

Women Relish Opening After 16 Years
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Women Relish Opening After 16 Years

“As Queen Elizabeth arrived on the island, we formed a straight line along the footpath to warmly welcome her. It ...

Seaqaqa Market Vendors Plead For Proper Shelter
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Seaqaqa Market Vendors Plead For Proper Shelter

Seaqaqa MarketVendors at Seaqaqa Market are calling on Government to build a proper shelter as they have been sellin...

‘Chiefs Will Face Challenges To Build Inclusivity In Fiji’
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‘Chiefs Will Face Challenges To Build Inclusivity In Fiji’

"As we embark on this new chapter, it is crucial that we reflect on our traditional bonds with one another as iTauke...

Skills Showcase At School Ground
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Skills Showcase At School Ground

The Ratu Sukuna Memorial School (RSMS) ground will be a hub for traditional artisans and practitioners, captivating ...

Ro Teimumu Kepa: ‘Make Fiji Better’
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Ro Teimumu Kepa: ‘Make Fiji Better’

"This tabua (whale's tooth) is important, a tabua of love, a tabua for the matanigasau from the Government," she sai...

GCC Cannot Be Modernised: Rabuka
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GCC Cannot Be Modernised: Rabuka

PM Rabuka said there was a need for wisdom and compassion for the GCC representatives.

‘Ratu Tevita Fled From Dictatorship’
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‘Ratu Tevita Fled From Dictatorship’

Pita Driti and Ratu Tevita held key positions in the military in 2006, when former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama...

Adi Finau: Hope For Positive Meeting
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Adi Finau: Hope For Positive Meeting

She said the significance of Government’s act of presenting traditional forgiveness to the chiefs and the church, ...

Former PM Quizzed By CID
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Former PM Quizzed By CID

Assistant Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci confirmed that Mr Bainimarama was questioned as continuation of the q...

Solomon Islands To Host Regional Directors Of Women Learning Exchange
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Solomon Islands To Host Regional Directors Of Women Learning Exchange

Honiara, Solomon: The Government of Solomon Islands is hosting Directors of Women from 13 Pacific Islands Countries ...

Fiji Girmit Remembrance Day In NZ
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Fiji Girmit Remembrance Day In NZ

Despite the inclement weather of a miserable, rainy, windy, and stormy night, the Fiji Girmit Remembrance Day in New...

Resorts Conduct Fiji Crested Iguana Survey
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Resorts Conduct Fiji Crested Iguana Survey

The Ahura Resorts Fiji on Malolo Island will bring in international partners in July to do a survey on our crested i...

Tui Labasa Says GCC Members Should Be Apolitical, Open Minded
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Tui Labasa Says GCC Members Should Be Apolitical, Open Minded

Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) members should not only uphold iTaukei land rights, customs and culture, but be open m...

Democratisation Of Institutions Is Key, Says Singh
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Democratisation Of Institutions Is Key, Says Singh

Mr Singh highlighted the dissolution of municipal elected councils and the decentralization of power to the people.

PNG Won’t Be Used For ‘Offensive Military Operations’ Says PM James Marape
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PNG Won’t Be Used For ‘Offensive Military Operations’ Says...

Prime Minister James Marape said the agreement was not a treaty and did not need to be ratified by parliament, addin...

Alleged Assault Kills Mother Of 4
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Alleged Assault Kills Mother Of 4

“It is reported that her husband pulled her from the other two and threw her in a nearby drain where he continued ...

Ratu Epeli To Speak About Ratu Sukuna At Fiji Museum
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Ratu Epeli To Speak About Ratu Sukuna At Fiji Museum

Fiji Museum senior exhibition officer Vika Musumoto said admission to the museum was free for two days.

National Farmers Union Calls For Cane Price Increase
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National Farmers Union Calls For Cane Price Increase

“The FLP leader should provide irrefutable evidence of me as NFP leader making such a promise. Otherwise, he shoul...

Boat Operators Experience Cash Boom
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Boat Operators Experience Cash Boom

“In a normal day, I earn around $50 per day. However, the GCC meeting brought a surge in demand and I earned $250 ...

Taxi Group Hold Discussions, Hints Another Fare Rise
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Taxi Group Hold Discussions, Hints Another Fare Rise

General secretary Ashwin Ashish Lal said there were discussions among operators about increasing the taxi fare to co...

Forgive Us: Government Will Present A Matanigasau To Chiefs Today
GCC Meeting, NEWS

Forgive Us: Government Will Present A Matanigasau To Chiefs Today

It had accused the Council of "being politicised to the detriment of Fiji's pursuit of a common and equal citizenry".

Tailevu Women Cater At Chiefs Meeting
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Tailevu Women Cater At Chiefs Meeting

"It was on short notice, but we gladly accepted the call of the vanua because this is what is expected of is," said ...

Rt Epenisa: Unity And Inclusivity For All Fijians
GCC Meeting, NEWS

Rt Epenisa: Unity And Inclusivity For All Fijians

Ratu Epenisa eagerly anticipated engaging in meaningful discussions that would shape the future of the country. He s...

Tui Labasa Says GCC Members Should Be Apolitical, Open Minded
GCC Meeting, NEWS

Tui Labasa Says GCC Members Should Be Apolitical, Open Minded

“Currently the iTaukei Affairs Act can be changed or repealed by just a one vote majority,” Ratu Jone said. 

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