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“Man Accused of Murder in Vatuwaqa to Reappear in High Court”
A 27-year-old resident of Vatuwaqa, Inoke Qalololoma, is set to reappear in the Suva High Court on Thursday for alleged murder of a 43-year-old man. Justice Thushara… read more
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Eleven Fiji Corrections Officers Suspected of Unethical Dealings with Detainee at Suva Remand Centre
Eleven prison officers from the Suva Remand Centre have been identified as suspects in a case involving illicit favours received from detainee Jung Young Kim. The officers… read more
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Stepfather Accused of Child Sexual Assault Granted Bail in Suva High Court
A stepfather in his forties, facing allegations of repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, has been handed a $2000 non-cash bail by the High Court… read more
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Team Fiji Athletes Attend Farewell Church Service Ahead of Paris Olympics Journey
A selection of athletes from Team Fiji, who are slated for participation in the upcoming Paris Olympics, attended a farewell church service at the Calvary Temple in… read more
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Fiji Government Announces $9.2 Million Payout to End World’s Longest Miners’ Strike
The president of the Fiji Mine Workers union, Josefa Sadreu, jubilantly acknowledged the $9.2 million payout approved by the Coalition Government for the 368 Vatukoula Gold Mine… read more
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World’s Longest Strike Comes to End: Fiji Miners Receive $9.2M Settlement After 33-Year Battle
The 33-year long struggle of the Fiji Mine Workers Union has ended, according to union president Josefa Sadreu. Their 368 members suffered significant hardships, which previous governments… read more
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Financial Struggles Lead to Family Breakups Among Striking Vatukoula Gold Mines Workers
The financial strain from workers’ strike at the Vatukoula gold mines has led to the breakup of several families. One of the impacted individuals is a 64-year-old… read more
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“Vatukoula Gold Mine Workers Celebrate $9.2 Million Allocation After 33 Years of Struggle”
The hardships experienced by miners at Vatukoula Gold Mine and their families over the past 33 years are well-known, many of which involve living below the minimum… read more
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“Vatukoula Goldminers Union Members Receive $9.2 Million Allocation: Relief for Families of Former Miners”
The announcement of a $9.2 million allocation for the Vatukoula Goldminers union members brought emotional relief to Lusiana Guvanua, a resident of Qoma Village in Tailevu. Guvanua,… read more
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Vatukoula Gold Mine Workers to Receive $9.2M Compensation After 30-Year Strike: Fiji Trade Union Congress Applauds Decision
The Fiji Trade Union Congress (FTUC) has expressed satisfaction with the final resolution of a dispute involving 368 Vatukoula Gold Mine workers. The miners, who have been… read more
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Textile Industry Concerns Over Rapid Minimum Wage Increase in 2024-2025 National Budget
Inbamalar Wanarajan, the president of the Textile Clothing & Footwear Council, has raised concerns over the recent increase in minimum wage outlined in the 2024-2025 National Budget.… read more
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Fijians to Enjoy Lower Fuel Prices in July Amid Weak US Dollar and Decreasing Crude Oil Costs
Fijian citizens can expect to pay less for fuel this month due to reduced crude oil prices and a weaker US dollar compared to the Fiji dollar… read more
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Fiji Farmers Trained in Organic Agriculture and Agroecology at Navuso Learning Farm Centre
Nearly 50 small-scale farmers received training in organic agriculture and agroecology at the Navuso Learning Farm Centre last week. The three-day program was part of the Pacific… read more
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Fiji Airways and BSP Life’s $230 Million Luxury Hotel, Vatu Talei, to Open in 2026
Fiji Airways and BSP Life-owned Richmond Ltd have collaborated on a $230 million hotel investment project, Vatu Talei, planning to open its doors by the end of… read more
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Transforming Agriculture: How Smart Farming Practices Promote Soil Health and Biodiversity in Fiji
Industrialization’s conventional farming methods have historically placed heavy burdens on the land, with efforts to yield more per hectare leading to soil degradation from the use of… read more