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By FONUA TALEI The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji has come out in support of the Fijian  Government’s roadmap to the elections in 2014. Sabha president Kamlesh Arya said the organisation was fully aware of Fiji’s aspirations to move forward. “The Sabha appreciates the Government’s call for elections in 2014 and supports the appointment of [...]

By LOSALINI     RASOQOSOQO     Reporting from Lau People of Namalata Village in Vanuabalavu, Lau, are pleading with the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) to fasttrack work in order for them to access tap water. The village has been deprived of tap water for 14 years after water pipes supplying water from the main reservoir [...]

By MERE NALEBA Government is working closely with the Ministry of Health to promote good nutrition. This is to help curb the increasing number of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country. Statistics show that at the age of 40 about 200 people die in a year and at the age of 45 the number doubles [...]

By NANISE     LOANAKADAVU The old Lami rubbish dump site will soon be turned into a park. Government is optimistic that the $2.7 million European Union-funded project will attract a lot of people, including tourists. Deputy Permanent Secretary for Environment Saverio Baleinakacea said benefits from implementing waste prevention strategies were endless. He said work design [...]

By LOSIRENE CHAND “Do not let parents determine your dreams and do not listen to whatever others say; choose your own field and make your dream.” This is the advice that Fiji National University gold medallist graduate in Bachelor of Commerce Information System, wants to share with his friends back in Labasa. James Chandra of [...]

By LOSIRENE CHAND Seventeen students from around Labasa were awarded medals for their performance during the Fiji Mathematics Competition for 2011 at the Fiji National University, Labasa Campus. Ranging from the Class Eight categories to Form Seven, schools that took part were Labasa Sangam Primary, All Saints Primary, Saint Marys Primary, Labasa Sangam SKM College, [...]

By FONUA TALEI Mana Island Resort and Spa was a buzz of activities as students, houseguests and participants converged at the resort to celebrate this year’s World Ocean Day. Organised by the Mamanuca Environment Society (MES), the day-long celebration featured activities like snorkelling, face painting, coral planting, and beach clean-up among others. The theme for [...]