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Men deny murder in burnt body case

stuff.co.nz — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Update: 2:48PM TWO men accused of burning an Auckland man to death have pleaded not guilty and will go on trial.

Fiji to celebrate public service day

By NANISE LOANAKADAVU — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Update: 2:47PM PUBLIC Service Day will be celebrated in Fiji on June 25.

1000 drivers dodge levy

Repeka Nasiko — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ABOUT 1000 drivers in the country are not paying wheel tax.

LTA tracks PSVs

Repeka Nasiko — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ABOUT 1000 public service vehicle permits issued by the LTA are not being used.

Missing out on wheel tax

Repeka Nasiko — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE LTA loses out on potential revenue and much needed income when drivers refuse to pay their wheel tax.

UN consider review

Torika Tokalau — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE rules of engagement (ROE) for the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) mission at the Golan can only be reviewed if the mandate changes.

Fijians dying young

Mere Naleba — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

FIJIANS are dying young from rheumatic heart diseases (RHD).

FACTFILE

Serafina Silaitoga — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

* These are large fish which can measure as long as 3.1 metres and weigh as much as 227kg;

Villagers haul in 'mystery' underwater creature

Serafina Silaitoga — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

AFTER three years of practically fearing the sea, villagers of Naiqaqi in Cakaudrove yesterday put that anxiety to rest after they caught the scary looking sea creature.

Call to extend global presence

Nanise Loanakadavu — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

FIJI has encouraged fellow MSG member countries to carve their own niche in Pacific regionalism and extend their presence internationally.

MSG to stay and ready for a leap

Nanise Loanakadavu — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

MEMBERS of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) have proven that MSG is an organisation that is here to stay.

Chief calls for support

Salaseini Moceiwai And Serafina Silaitoga — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

TUI Wainunu Ratu Orisi Baleitavea says the inclusion of village elders and chiefs from the three provinces of Cakaudrove, Bua and Macuata in the Duavata Northern Crime Prevention Carnival is necessary to relate the message of crime prevention effectively to the grassroots people.

NGOs tour division

Luke Rawalai — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

PACIFIC Islands Private Sector Organisation and the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation are on a tour of the Northern Division informing businesses about their core functions.

Wet weather, rough terrain hinder work on highway

Luke Rawalai — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

CHINA Railway First Group Fiji Limited has completed about 70 to 30 miles of roadwork along the Dreketi-Nabouwalu highway since it started work in March early this year.

Plan for mental health movement

Luke Rawalai — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

PLANS are in progress to establish a Psychiatric Survivors Association in the North.

Life skills for youths

Shayal Devi — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

OBTAINING life skills in order to earn a living and starting their own income-generating projects was the key message behind a youth workshop conducted in Lautoka yesterday.

Coastal erosion threat

Maciu Malo — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

CLIMATE change is threatening the safety of Naidiri villagers in Nadroga.

Job hope for 150

Maciu Malo — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE government has officially issued a commercial lease to a multi-million dollar company planning to set up a bottled water business at Nadelei in Tavua.

Trains for public transport

Repeka Nasiko — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A $20million project proposed by the FSC could see people of the Western Division travelling on a new mode of transport.

Colour coding for police

Shayal Devi — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE launching of a new colour coding program is aimed at improving manpower and achieving togetherness within the police force in the West.

Health challenge

Mere Naleba — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ADHERENCE to secondary prophylaxis (penicillin injections) is only 30 per cent in Fiji.

$194m damage

Mere Naleba — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

DAMAGE and loss incurred when Tropical Cyclone Evan hit Fiji earlier this year amounted to $194.96million.

Authority reinstates four staff members

Torika Tokalau — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE Water Authority of Fiji has reinstated four of its eight employees who were suspended in March because of allegations of malpractice.

Corrections service sets regional standard

Ropate Valemei — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE Fiji Corrections Service is moving in a new direction and is a shining example for corrections jurisdictions in other Pacific Island nations, says Solomon Islands Commissioner of Corrections Francis Haisoma.

Excellence award for local hotel

Felix Chaudhary — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE Tanoa Waterfront Hotel in Lautoka has been given the certificate of excellence from TripAdvisor for the third year in a row.

Court reduces sentence

Mere Naleba — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE High Court in Suva has quashed the 16-month sentence of a man charged with theft and dished out an 11-month sentence instead.