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Speaking to Fiji One News, the mother of conjoined twins, Akeneta Rokobati Tacaqe, said her children are currently recovering in Saudi Arabia ahead of their complex separation surgery. Tacaqe highlighted that the children went directly to hospital after arriving in Saudi Arabia, where they underwent a series of medical tests because of their long journey from Fiji. She said the twins were isolated for five days, from Friday to Thursday last week, after becoming slightly unwell from the long travel. The family has since been staying at a guest house, with the twins given three weeks to recover before their…

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The Ministry of Education has fast-tracked the payment of salary arrears owed to 318 staff members, with payments expected in Pay 17 and Pay 18. In a recent statement released, Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says delays were caused by internal and compliance issues affecting the processing of salaries. The Ministry says some common issues included missing FTRA registration certificates, bank details, and confirmation of commencement dates from Heads of Schools or District Education Officers. Radrodro is urging affected teachers to ensure all appointment documents are complete and properly submitted to avoid further delays. He says appointments must be formally processed…

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President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has led a state delegation and members of the Vanua o Cakaudrove to the reguregu of the late Momo na Tui Vuda, Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia, at Viseisei Village. The reguregu reaffirmed the traditional relationship between the Vanua o Lalagavesi and the Vanua o Vunisei. Ratu Naiqama paid tribute to the late chief, remembering him as a respected leader known for his humility, kindness and service to his people. Ratu Tavaiqia died at the age of 95 and will be laid to rest tomorrow at the traditional chiefly burial grounds in Viseisei. Traditional protocols continue in…

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