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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page The Fiji News.Net http://www.thefijinews.net/ en-us Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:19:09 -0400 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:19:09 -0400 30 Ba’s newly signed quartet proved to be worthy investments in the Men In Black outfit at the Vodafone Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori as they outclassed Rewa 3-1.Pita Bolaitoga, Maciu Dunadamu, Josh... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15993118&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:42:01 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15993118&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Goalshooters Sulueti Taivalu and Aliti Seru proved instrumental after guiding Lautoka to a 59-16 win over arch-rival Nadroga in the western league of the MH netball series at the multi-purpose court i... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15992420&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:46:30 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15992420&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 CONSTITUTIONAL consultant Sir Paul Reeves was amongst the 450 passengers stranded at Nadi Airport yesterday after mechanical problems were detected on the aircraft they were to use. http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990798&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:42:07 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990798&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sugar Cane Growers Council chairman Jain Kumar said the stops at the mill had taken its tool on the farmers who could no longer afford to foot for the bills incurred at their farms. http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990235&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:59:24 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990235&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 General secretary Rishi Ram said the fate of the taxi industry and whether they will push for an increase in taxi fare depended on what the State and bus industry stakeholders agree to. Last week, th... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990797&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:42:11 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990797&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Police spokesman Atunaisa Sokomuri said the two were armed with empty bottles, a cane knife and a pinch bar when they smashed through the door of the service station in Lami at around 4am today. http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990237&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:59:22 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990237&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fiji really needs to re-engage in constructive dialogue if the island nation’s political leaders are serious about returning to a state of democracy and stability.This is the view of outgoing US... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990465&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:43:45 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990465&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fiji’s embassy in the United States has sought increased access for Fiji sugar into the US market.The embassy explains in a statement that it has done this by partnering with the International S... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990464&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:43:43 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990464&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Police have yet to make arrests after two lawmen were injured in an early morning chase in Tamavua.Police spokesman Atunaisa Sokomuri said thieves in a stolen car rammed the patrol vehicle, which had ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990463&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:43:41 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990463&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 An expatriate working for a prominent fuel company is expected to be airlifted to New Zealand after he was attacked in what police described was the result of a love triangle. http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990799&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:42:08 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990799&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Nadroga continues to stamp its mark in the domestic front after a 20-17 win over Northland yesterday resulted in the side extending its lead in the Digicel Cup table.After round four, the standings se... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990466&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:43:40 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990466&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 The Fijian connection in Parkes Rugby League is set to continue for another two years.Parkes Spacemen president Graham Cole was delighted to announce the signing of the Fijian quartet until the end of... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990467&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:43:39 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990467&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A controversial grain tax bill cleared the Chamber of Deputies Saturday by a 129-122 vote, giving a first-round win to President Cristina Kirchner in her struggle to defuse a months-long farmers' stri... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990231&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:43:37 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15990231&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Yaqara Pastoral Company made a profit of about $2million last year. Yaqara board chairman Peter Drysdale said the profit last year was the highest recorded by the company but auditors are still w... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986836&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:01 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986836&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A PREACHER believes God saved his family when fire engulfed their home as they slept on Thursday night. The family lost everything in the blaze that destroyed their three-bedroom home at the Lololo P... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986839&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:05 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986839&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Consumer Council of Fiji has urged business houses to stop selling improperly-labelled salt packages. The warning comes amid a shortage of salt in some supermarkets. A Fiji Times survey at major ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986838&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:06 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986838&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 INTERIM Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has referred all queries about Fiji Development Bank chief executive Tukana Bovoro to the board chairman. Mr Chaudhry said all day to day matters of the FDB... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986899&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:00 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986899&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 MORE than 450 passengers, including constitutional consultant Sir Paul Reeves, were stranded at Nadi Airport last night after mechanical problems were detected in an Air Pacific Boeing 747. Air Termi... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986901&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:01 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986901&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE increase in cost of living has had a huge impact on the spending habits of consumers and this was evident at Showcase 2008. Many families yesterday said the showcase was a family event and even t... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986900&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:00 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986900&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A PRIMARY school held its annual bazaar yesterday to raise funds for repair work and maintenance of the school's facilities. The Anglican Church's St John Primary School at Wailoku in Tamavua organis... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986835&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:59 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986835&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Methodist Church in Fiji has asked its members to pray and fast for the nation's early return to democratic rule. Assistant general secretary Reverend Tuikilakila Waqairatu said the church was co... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986897&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:58 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986897&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Fiji Local Government Officers Association has called on a municipal councils to adhere to an award granted by the Permanent Arbitrator in relation to adjustment of the salary of a member. The as... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986843&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:10 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986843&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE bottled water industry and the Finance Ministry are expected to meet tomorrow on the new tax structure. Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said the industry requested the meeting.Asked whether th... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986841&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:09 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986841&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A FORMER government official appeared in a special court sitting yesterday charged with four counts of official corruption, a day after the High Court ruled it was unconstitutional to impose a travel ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986842&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:09 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986842&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 + Enlarge this image Punjas Farmers Carnival contestants Monisha Mala (Miss Drasa Sector), left, Sheetal Shivangni (Miss Natova Sector), Ulamila Navonivalu (Miss Lovu Sector), Shenaaz Kuata (Miss Saw... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986834&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:58 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986834&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE national strategic committee on bio-fuel will utilise the latest technology and management practices to harvest 36 tonnes of cassava per hectare for the ethanol plant. Committee deputy chairman A... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986832&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:56 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986832&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE ethanol plant which is planned to be set up in Naitasiri by 2010 will not emit any waste into the soil and river, according to the national strategic committee on bio-fuel. Deputy chairman Aliki ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986833&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:57 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986833&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Fiji Trades Union Congress will never support the concept of employees being recruited on individual contracts. The congress is adamant that the hiring of employees on individual contracts breach... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986837&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:02 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986837&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 FIJI'S aim of a top four finish at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand could remain a dream after the 27-16 loss to Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup yesterday. The loss pushed the Flying Fijians ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986903&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:02 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986903&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A YOUTH group has taken the initiative of policing its neighbourhood in an effort to help fight crime. The Saints of the Plains Youth Club is made up of teenagers of Stage One in Cunningham.Club pres... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986896&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:56 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986896&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A NORTHERN Division hospital has been awarded for the second time for its baby-friendly initiative. Rewarding Taveuni Hospital, interim Health Minister Dr Jiko Luveni encouraged mothers on the island... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986840&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:08 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986840&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 TWO police officers escaped major injuries - and even death - after thugs in a stolen car rammed into their patrol vehicle early yesterday. Police spokesman Atunaisa Sokomuri said Corporal Mitieli Di... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986902&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:02 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986902&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Fiji Ports Authority will lose out on thousands of dollars in income with the decision by water bottling companies to stop production. The industry stand is a result of Cabinet's decision to impl... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986898&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:59 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986898&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 BUS operators and government stakeholders yesterday kept quiet about what was decided regarding the plight of bus operators in the country. Interim Transport Minister Timoci Natuva said they came up ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986844&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:10 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986844&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 TAILEVU had to grind out a 13-7 victory over a plucky Naitasiri side at a muddy Ratu Cakobau Park to move into fourth place in the Digicel Cup competition. In a match riddled by unforced errors and a... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986690&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:53 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986690&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Southern Forest Navua side will be at full strength against Nadroga in the New World National Football League Bottom Four clash at Thompson Park today. The side which toppled Tavua 2-0 last week ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986688&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:52 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986688&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 New Zealand Maori rugby coach Donny Stevenson has targeted Australia A's potent midfield "Maori connection" of Morgan Turinui and Timana Tahu as the biggest threat to his side in today's Pacific Natio... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986689&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:52 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986689&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Taina Rabitu-coached Lautoka side started its MH Netball Tour on a high note with a convincing 59-16 win over Nadroga at the Sugar City multi purpose courts yesterday. Lautoka's sharpshooters Ali... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986687&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:51 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15986687&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 After suffering their third loss in their PNC campaign, the Flying Fijians has slipped one place in the world rankings and out of the top 10 spots.Fiji had the chance to claim a berth in the top eight... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15982784&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:37:33 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15982784&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 The Labasa soccer side registered its first Super Six victory on home soil this afternoon when it narrowly beat a determined and skilled Lautoka outfit 2-1 to maintain its lead and unbeaten run in the... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15979180&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:04:48 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15979180&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 The interim Government and the Fiji Bus Association may have averted another bus strike following a meeting today. Interim Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama set up a sub-committee to look in... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15979333&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:04:47 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15979333&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fiji Ports Authority Corporation Limited chief executive Chris Marshall said the suspension of bottled water exports would have a huge impact on the FPCL operations. http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15978289&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:48:09 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15978289&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A former senior Government official was today charged with corruption, a day after the High Court ordered his name be removed from the Immigration watch-list.Christopher Singh appeared before Magistra... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15978607&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:31:42 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15978607&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 FIJI continued its winless run against Tonga yesterday, losing 27-16 in the final round of the Pacific Nations Cup competition. Fiji took a 13-7 lead at halftime after a try to inside centre Saula Ra... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15977594&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:16:10 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15977594&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 lay pastor Necani Loga and his family of Lololo Forestry Station outside Lautoka believed that God had saved them from the fire that destroyed their wooden house and all their belongings. http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15977595&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:16:10 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15977595&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Ousted Leader of Opposition Mick Beddoes has confirmed his willingness to participate in the proposed Presidents Forum.He told Fijilive last night that he made his availability known to the Commonweal... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15977917&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:05 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15977917&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 The Flying Fijians are currently leading Tonga 13-7 in their last Pacific Nations fixture in Nukualofa this morning.Fiji's points came from two penalties to Taniela Rawaqa and a try to debutant Saula ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15977819&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:03 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15977819&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 The Flying Fijians suffered its third loss in the Pacific Nations Cup when they were out-muscled 16-27 by a physical Tongan outfit in Nukualofa this morning.The Tongans ran in three tries and penalty ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15977916&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:02 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15977916&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A FORMER civil servant was charged with four counts of official corruption this morning - a day after the court ruled that he be taken off the State's Stop Departure list. Chris Singh, a former senio... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15975976&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:24:16 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15975976&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fiji has suspended all imports of potatoes, tomatoes and capsicum from New Zealand for biosecurity reasons.Interim Primary Industries Minister Joketani Cokanasagia said the suspension is to allow the ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15977127&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:08:41 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15977127&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A POLICE officer was treated for minor injuries this morning after he was attacked with a crow bar. Police spokesman Atunaisa Sokomuri said the officer was chasing after suspects that stole a Fiji On... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15974182&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:53:42 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15974182&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 FORMER Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has been hailed for his straight talking when he revealed circumstances that led him to stage Fijis first coup 21 years ago. http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15974183&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:53:40 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15974183&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Naitasiri is expecting an epic showdown against traditional rivals Tailevu in the forth round of the Digicel Rugby Cup at Vodafone Ratu Cakobau Park this afternoon.Naitasiri have always been the top c... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15974487&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:38:46 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15974487&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 The Namosi rugby team is a wounded lion hungry to tear Tavua apart in this afternoon’s Digicel Cup clash at Garvey Park.The Highlanders, with no experienced and renowned local rugby names in its... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15974485&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:38:45 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15974485&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Lelean Memorial School should expect a bruising encounter when they take on the St John College under-19 team in the last round robin game of the Eastern Zone secondary school rugby competition at Caw... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15974484&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:38:44 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15974484&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Ten bottlers of Fiji-manufactured artesian water have collectively agreed to cease production immediately until the “extraordinary attack” against the bottled water industry is resolved.In... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15973551&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:03:20 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15973551&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 The price of oil set a record high above 146 dollars a barrel this week owing to falling reserves of US crude, simmering tensions over Iran and a weak dollar, traders said.OIL: Brent North Sea oil for... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15973550&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:03:19 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15973550&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Flying Fijian open side flanker Akapusi Qera went under the knife in London this week and is recovering from the knee injury he sustained during the Pacific Nations Cup fixture against Samoa early las... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15973742&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:03:19 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15973742&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 CAKAUDROVE yesterday accepted the People's Charter team but it does not mean the province will adopt the paper. The comment came after the National Council for Building a Better Fiji commended Cakaud... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971754&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:35 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971754&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A 26-year-old man who brutally attacked an expatriate in his home on Thursday night is expected to be charged soon. The carpenter of Nadi is in police custody and being interrogated over the bloody i... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971743&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:25 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971743&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE counsellor to the Fiji mission in China leaves today for a four-year term. Ministry of Foreign Affairs permanent secretary Ross Ligairi said Filipe Alifereti's experience will help Fiji's ambassa... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971752&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:34 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971752&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE United States of America is urging the interim Government to return to the Pacific Islands Forum Joint Working Group and honour its promise to hold elections next year. US Department of State spo... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971757&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:19 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971757&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 The People's Charter and electoral reforms are not the only issues that will solve Fiji's problems, says deposed Opposition leader Mick Beddoes. Mr Beddoes, who met with Commonwealth special represen... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971751&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:33 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971751&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Penang mill is expected to undergo upgrading work soon, says Fiji Sugar Corporations acting chief executive officer Deo Saran. He said the upgrading of the mill would cost around $6million. He sa... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971759&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:21 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971759&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 ABOUT 720 workers will be affected after the bottled water industry ceased production because of a new tax structure. The industry yesterday said it had stopped all production. This is after Cabinet... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971921&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:20 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971921&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 POLICE investigations into the Fiji Bus Operators Association nationwide strike on Thursday is continuing. Police spokesman Atunaisa Sokomuri said the probe was to determine whether the halt in servi... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971746&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:30 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971746&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Prime Minister's Office has made no decision on diplomatic postings to Australia and New Zealand. The posts of high commissioner to Canberra, Wellington and consular general in Sydney remain vaca... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971753&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:34 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971753&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 INDEPENDENCE, to British colonies like Fiji, has meant a continuance of a system of government along the lines (with some variations) of the British Westminster Model. This has generally led to a con... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971920&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:19 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971920&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE major challenge of the Wages Council will be to set minimum wages and terms and conditions of workers in the non-unionised sector, says its chairman. The sector comprises of 70 per cent of Fiji's... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971748&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:31 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971748&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 The Commonwealth is adhering to the March 2009 date for an election, says special representative to Fiji, Sir Paul Reeves. In a press conference at the Holiday Inn, in Suva, yesterday, Sir Paul said ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971750&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:32 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971750&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A TOTAL of 18 beggars have been rounded up during a joint operation between police and the Social Welfare Department. Department director Ilisapeci Rokotunidau said the operation was aimed at reducin... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971760&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:16 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971760&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A MAGISTRATE says the courts have a duty to protect society from professional thieves. Amani Rokotinaviti made the comment while jailing Tomasi Tukana, 29, for two and a half years on Tuesday.Tukana'... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971763&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:14 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971763&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 POLICE have arrested a man for allegedly robbing a taxi driver. The man is suspected of being one of four people who robbed the driver early on Monday.Police assistant spokesman Atunaisa Sokomuri sai... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971761&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:13 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971761&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 MORE than 80 girls turned out to tryout for the national under-21 team to World Youth Championships in the Cook Islands. The first trial yesterday at the Victoria Courts in Suva featured players from... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971476&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:10 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971476&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Bus operators are looking forward to meeting interim Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and interim Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today. Fiji Bus Operators Association general secreta... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971747&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:30 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971747&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 SUPSENDED Fiji rugby star Seru Rabeni faces another lengthy time on the sidelines after Rugby Football Union (RFU) citied him for a breach. The Leicester player is set to face an RFU investigation af... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971478&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:09 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971478&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Fiji National Provident Fund is yet to account for all funds used for in the integrated resort project at Natadola, Sigatoka. The fund is still trying to recover financial documents used in the c... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971744&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:25 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971744&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A JUDGE has ruled a mistrial in a $25,000 fraud trial, suspecting interference by a policeman with an assessor. Accused Roger Raj Prasad will now get a new trial after all three assessors were discha... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971742&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:24 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971742&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A tenant who was served an eviction notice by the Native Land Trust Board this week has blamed landowners for arrears incurred over the past eight years. Narendra Kapur, who lived in Wailevu, outside... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971756&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:19 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971756&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 MORE than 40 unemployed youths and farmers from villages in Cakaudrove were given a chance to achieve their dreams in building and civil engineering. The youths, farmers for more than four years, cou... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971767&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:23 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971767&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 QUESTION: WHAT are the consequences of global warming? ANSWER: MANY of the consequences of global warming are being seen and experienced now. They include an increase in drought and wildfires, more i... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971925&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:15 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971925&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 OPERATIONS at Radisson Resort Fiji have normalised after employees that walked off their jobs on Tuesday returned to work on Thursday afternoon. Resort general manager Justin Phillips confirmed that ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971740&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:21 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971740&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE chiefly village of Lomanikoro, Rewa, was a sea of colours as family members and the vanua celebrated the end of mourning for the late Vunivalu of Rewa, Ro Jone Mataitini. Intermittent rain cooled... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971924&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:14 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971924&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THIEVES broke into the office of a charitable organisation for the third time and stole $100 between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The burglary was discovered when the workers of the Sugar Fe... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971755&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:16 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971755&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 WHILE much has been said and debated about the new green waste policy, a group of youths have stepped in with the hope of easing the tension over the matter. Members of the Black Jack youth club of N... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971922&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:16 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971922&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 ALMOST a year after the Balevuto Bridge was washed away, nothing has been done. But yesterday interim Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama gave contractors 17 weeks to complete the bridge.He s... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971918&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:17 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971918&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A REGIONAL student at the University of the South Pacific landed in court for an offence he claimed he could not recall committing. Tongan national Seone Foketi, 22, pleaded guilty to a charge of dam... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971765&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:09 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971765&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 FIJI Development Bank chief executive officer Tukana Bovoro was forced to take leave two weeks ago. Yesterday, he said the reasons behind the move were still a mystery to him."Yes, I am on leave and ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971919&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:19 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971919&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Save the Children Fiji collected $10,659.97 in its 14-day nationwide appeal to help children affected by Cyclone Nargis that killed thousands of people. Chief executive officer Chandra Shekhar said t... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971764&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:09 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971764&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A SECONDARY school student and two teenagers charged with assault were given a second chance to continue their education yesterday. The teenagers admitted assault in an attempt to rob a man at Raiwai... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971762&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:15 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971762&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A FOUR member government delegation leaves for China on Monday to discuss ethanol production. Acting permanent secretary for Agriculture, Doctor Richard Beyer said he would be accompanied by Lieutena... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971741&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:24 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971741&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 TWO of the oldest rivals in Fiji soccer, Ba and Rewa will lock horns in the feature match of the National Football League Super Six at Ratu Cakobau Park tomorrow. The two sides have had interesting m... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971477&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:09 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971477&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE interim Government has cut scholarship awards for 38 students at the University of Fiji. A student who did not wish to be named said students were told at the beginning of the year they would be ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971766&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:08 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971766&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Pacific Harbour women's Golf has secured a huge deal with the country's largest retailing giant Morris Hedstrom as the official sponsor of the inaugural Pacific Harbour Open 2008. The $6000 sponsorsh... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971480&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:07 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15971480&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fiji rugby coach Ilivasi Tabua made more changes to his team against Tonga today hours before attempting to cement a top three finish in the current Pacific Nations Cup tournament.Tabua pencilled-in V... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15970444&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:49:59 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15970444&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 The winless Suva soccer side received a major boost this week when its coach Allen Jesoni rejoined the team after missing out on the first two Super Six matches.Jesoni had taken time off from his coac... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15967494&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:14:09 -0400 Fiji Live http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15967494&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 DUTY free chain Tappoo wants another shop at the Nadi International Airport. Tappoos Group of Companies chairman Kanti Tappoo said they would bid for the new retail space at the arrival concourse.Mr ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15965689&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:53:19 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15965689&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Colonial National Bank has reduced lending interest rates. Its variable lending rate for home loans will fall to 9.5 per cent per annum, while the business base rate will be cut to 9.2 per annum.... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15965691&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:53:21 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15965691&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 INTERIM Tourism Minister Tom Ricketts this week met hoteliers in the north to discuss ways to boost tourism. Mr Ricketts said cruise ships visiting Savusavu spoke of tourism's potential in the area.H... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15965686&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:53:16 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15965686&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Major Filipe Alifereti leaves for his posting in China tomorrow. Foreign Affairs permanent secretary Ross Ligairi confirmed the appointment. He said many were questioning why a Territorial Forces ... http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15964047&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:11:12 -0400 Fiji Times http://feeds.thefijinews.net/?rid=15964047&cat=7b9fd5fd3be1c082