Govt targets to assist 10,000 yaqona farmers by the end of 2022
Government is targeting to assist about 10,000 yaqona farmers by the end of 2022 in recognition of the significant foreign exchange earnings it rakes in for the economy.
Author: Navitalai Naivalurua
5-year-old girl dies after a road accident in Sorokoba
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Sivo and Blake score for the Eels
Fiji Bati players, Maika Sivo and Waqa Blake scored a try each for the Paramatta Eels as they beat the Warriors 24-18 in the NRL last night. Sivo opened the scoring fo
Melbourne lockdown extended by two weeks
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15 women attend SEEP workshop on the basics of running a business
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A new shipping route to open in Beqa, Yanuca and Vatulele this month - Faiyaz Koya
The Government will be opening a new shipping route in Beqa, Yanuca and Vatulele this month that will operate every two months to increase economic activity and improve t
Nadroga leads Skipper Cup after Round 6
After an impressive 33-13 win over Yasawa at Lawaqa Park, Nadroga is now leading the Skipper Cup points table. Nadroga and Namosi both have 21 points each, but due to
Fiji Motorcyclist Association remembers fallen members
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Teenagers promote healthy eating with artwork in Vatuwaqa
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Juventus reportedly targeting Messi to team with Cristiano Ronaldo
Juventus has reportedly made a "discreet approach" to Jorge Messi, the father of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, to discuss the possibility of a blockbuster transfer
385 people to benefit from the 30KW Yasawa High School Solar Hybrid Project
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Ravoravo Rabbitohs thrash Yasawa Saints 50-4
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Concerns raised on why the Housing Authority wastes a person’s time in acquiring land if they know they will not qualify
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Japanese PM Shinzo Abe resigns due to health reasons
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Goodwill payment is unlawful – Director of Fisheries
Director for Fisheries Mere Lakeba has highlighted that the goodwill payment being asked by some customary fishing right owners is unlawful. This is after many concern
Two shot dead in third night of Wisconsin unrest while one in hospital
Two people have been killed and a third person was seriously injured in a shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last night during the third night of protests over the police sh
Only govt fees and proposed access fees should be paid in the customary fishing right license and permit process
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National Disability Awards Night postponed to next year
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Four cases of contractors’ equipment being damaged reported this year – FRA
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