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Mock exercise tests response skills for police officers

By Tevita Vuibau — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Update: 4:04PM THIRTY police officers of the Police Special Response Unit conducted a mock exercise in Nausori Town today.

Macuata installs new chief

By Serafina Silaitoga — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Update: 2:56PM RATU Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere is the new Tui Macuata.

FijiCare launches IT system

By ROPATE VALEMEI — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Update: 2:49PM FIJICARE Insurance (FIL) launched its state-of-the-art information technology system today in Suva.

$49,000 boost to Team Fiji preparation

By Arin Kumar — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Update: 2:42PM THE Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee received the government's contribution towards Team Fiji's preparation costs for the Wallis and Futuna Pacific Mini Games this morning.

Slow pace for development applications

By GERALDINE PANAPASA — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Update: 11:50AM APPLICATIONS for new developments on iTaukei land this year has been slow, says iTaukei Land Trust Board general manager Alipate Qetaki.

Pair 'bought fuel' before man burnt alive

stuff.co.nz — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Update: 7:41AM THE police case against two men accused of burning a young South Auckland man alive has been released, revealing one of the accused owed his victim a debt.

Root power

Avinesh Gopal — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A clinical study by an Australian team has found that kava or yaqona significantly reduces the symptoms of people suffering from anxiety.

Lessons on media education for 40

Ana Madigibuli — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

GETTING communities to be well aware of issues relating to mass media is vital particularly in areas that are remote and inaccessible.

Hope for better dialogue

Ana Madigibuli — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

PACIFIC Island Countries representatives visiting the country hope to maintain and strengthen their dialogue with Fiji particularly in purchasing pharmaceutical medical items.

Progress against stigma

Nasik Swami — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

FIJI is doing very well in eliminating stigma and discrimination associated with people living with HIV/AIDS.

CORRECTIONS

The Editor — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

* A PICTURE caption for the main picture on Pages 14 and 15 of the May 21 edition of The Fiji Times credited a photo as belonging to Girmit's Greatest Gift. The photo was instead taken from the Fiji Museum's quarterly journal of 1984, Domodomo. The error and any inconvenience caused is regretted.

Pimps prey on young

Serafina Silaitoga — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE latest finding by the International Labour Organization's 'Tackling Child Labour Through Education Project', has revealed that pimps hang around some play centres to find young girls and boys for sex work.

Police deployed to village

Maciu Malo — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A TEAM of 10 police officers has been deployed to Soso Village in Naviti, Yasawa after resort owners were allegedly assaulted by villagers on Monday.

Poor wharf condition hinders island trade

Ana Madigibuli — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE poor standard of the Rotuma Wharf was the major topic of discussion during the Rotuma Development board meeting in Suva yesterday with revelations that it's a barrier for Rotuma in terms of trade.

Rotuma strikes export deal for frozen produce

Ana Madigibuli — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ROTUMA Export and Marketing Company Limited (REMCOL) is entering into an agreement with the Fiji Agro Marketing Authority to supply frozen dalo, cassava and fruits to the Suva market.

Police laud public co-operation

Serafina Silaitoga — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

RESPONSE from the public on working with police in dealing with sexual-related offences in the North has been positive.

7723 apply for help

Luke Rawalai — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation has received 7723 applications from people aged 70 years and above seeking to join the social pension scheme.

New system for welfare

Luke Rawalai — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE Ministry of Social Welfare's Poverty Benefit Scheme is currently in its recertification phase.

Performance-based review for firefighters

Luke Rawalai — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NATIONAL Fire Authority officers will now be assessed according to their performance.

Word of advice from police

Luke Rawalai — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

PEOPLE need to be aware of the changes and effects of development in their daily lives.

Family's desperate search for missing man

Repeka Nasiko — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE family of 24-year-old Ronil Prasad Sharma is pleading to the general public for information on the whereabouts of the Tuvu, Ba resident.

Accident lands 20 people in hospital

Repeka Nasiko — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

MORE than 20 people were rushed to the Nadi Hospital after the bus they were travelling veered off the road in Mulomulo yesterday morning.

Resource management

Maciu Malo — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

TRADITIONAL leaders, tikina representatives and group leaders of the Ba Province have embarked on a new initiative to manage their available resources for the benefit of future generations.

Action plan for sugar

Maciu Malo — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

SUGAR industry stakeholders need to draw up a strategic action plan and implement it to rejuvenate the sugar industry.

Cruise expansion plans

Repeka Nasiko — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

CAPTAIN Cook Cruises has revealed its plans to extend its passenger ferrying business to the Mamanuca and Malolo islands.

Plans to improve pounding centres

Avinesh Gopal — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

PLANS are in the pipeline to improve kava pounding centres in the country.

Kava exports to boost economy

Avinesh Gopal — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE country's economy will be boosted if kava exports are opened up for pharmaceutical or medical purposes.

Council reveals earnings

Avinesh Gopal — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

FIJI earns between $7million to $8million annually through kava exports.

WAF workers still under investigation

Nasik Swami — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE WAF is still investigating eight of its employees who were suspended last March following allegations of malpractice.

BRIEFLY

Repeka Nasiko — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Jail for thief

Military officers briefed on armed conflict laws

Ana Madigibuli — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Military officers in the country need to be aware of the Law of Armed Conflict when serving in peacekeeping missions overseas.

Mau gives evidence

Nanise Loanakadavu — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ANY other payments made to Post Fiji Limited (PFL) general managers outside of their contracts did not need approval from the PFL board and the Higher Salaries Commission (HSC), the High Court in Suva heard.

Police identify man in hit-and-run case

Nanise Loanakadavu — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

POLICE have identified the 40-year-old man who was killed in an early morning hit-and-run accident on Sunday by two unknown vehicles.

Live in cultural unity

Torika Tokalau — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

PACIFIC islanders should learn to respect each other's culture and live together in unity.

Vessels to ship livestock

Ana Madigibuli — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Shipping livestock to Rotuma is a concern for the Ministry of Agriculture, particularly when there are no proper shipping vessels available to ship livestock such as cattle to remote islands.

Stakeholders discuss training

Ana Madigibuli — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

AN excellent opportunity was given for employers to express their views on the training programs offered by the National Training and Productivity Centre during the Industry Discussion Forum in Koronivia last Wednesday.

Double theme for jubilee

Dawn Gibson — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

STELLA Maris Primary School will launch its Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Saturday.

Transport woes

Maciu Malo — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

CONCERNS have been raised by the Rarawai and Penang Cane Lorry Operators Association about the unavailability of adequate transportation with the crushing season scheduled to start next month.