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Ministry confiscates illegal pesticides

The Ministry of Agriculture has noted a rapid increase in the illegal sales of homemade pesticides that promise to control bed bugs and other related insects.

May 5, 2023 10:21 am
 

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India seeks more closer ties with Fiji

Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad has reaffirmed the coalition government’s willingness to develop more closer, meaningful and deeper political and economic ties with partners like India.

May 5, 2023 10:13 am
 

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Ministry calls for support

More investment is needed to assist the women farmers in the country.

May 5, 2023 10:10 am
 

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New $9.8m bridge opens in Rakiraki

A new Yaqara Bridge in Rakiraki is strong enough to support the weight of heavy trucks and is safe enough to serve as a reliable connection due to its climate-resilient standard, says Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau.

May 5, 2023 10:09 am
 

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Ministries tasked with right-sizing plan

With right-sizing and refocusing the civil service at the top of the government’s agenda, Minister for Civil Service and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says that if they are employing too many people, then there is possibility of downsizing certain ministries.

May 5, 2023 6:43 am
 

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Shared responsibility needed to tackle HIV crisis: Ram

There is a need for everyone to take shared responsibility to address HIV crisis and avert any new infection says UN Aids Country Director Renata Ram.

May 5, 2023 6:34 am
 

Business

Streaming giants under the microscope

The continuous bleeding of revenue from the country by streaming giants such as Netflix and Amazon Prime is a major concern for Fiji.

May 5, 2023 6:26 am
 

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Minister denies interfering in criminal investigations

Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua has refuted allegations of interference in criminal cases involving former government officials.

May 5, 2023 6:18 am
 

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Efforts of Girmitiyas turned Fiji into what it is today: Prasad

The Girmit system brought a large number of people from different parts of India to Fiji, and their descendants make up a significant portion of Fiji’s population today.

May 5, 2023 6:08 am
 

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Social protection system to be improved

The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation hopes to improve the social protection system.

May 5, 2023 5:56 am
 

Business

TCTS remained high last year

The tonne of cane per tonne of sugar, or the TCTS, was high during last year’s crushing season.

May 5, 2023 5:44 am
 

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PRF proposes recycling educational priorities in the national budget

The Pacific Recycling Foundation is proposing that the government support studies on specific areas of recycling in the 2023–2024 national budget.

May 5, 2023 5:36 am

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