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24/11/2023
Govt begins process to formulate new National Development Plan
The Ministry of Finance through the Strategic Planning Office has initiated the formulation of a new National Development Plan designed to elevate the well-being of all F
8 days ago
Govt starts survey to understand skills and training needs of the country
A Training and Skill Needs Analysis Survey 2023 has started that aims to identify priority areas of training and skill needs for human capital planning and development in
8 days ago
Serious drug problem in Fiji as 1,564 drug-related cases recorded by Police in the last 12 months – Tikoduadua
Shocking statistics have been revealed in Parliament today as the Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says in the last 12 months, Police have recorde
8 days ago

UniFiji VC Prof. Shameem congratulates Prof. Nabobo-Baba
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Fiji, Professor Shaista Shameem has congratulated Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba on her appointment as Vice Chancellor of the Fiji
8 days ago
Prof. Unaisi Nabobo-Baba becomes first local woman to be appointed the Vice Chancellor of FNU
Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba has become the first local female to be appointed the Vice Chancellor of the Fiji National University. Chancellor and Chair of the FNU Cou
FNU
8 days ago
USP staff want a pay rise and will protest peacefully after Staff Paper not allowed on agenda of USP Council meet
The staff of the University of the South Pacific are now up in arms at the decision by the Pro-Chancellor, Doctor Hilda Heini to disallow the Staff Paper on the Agenda of
8 days ago

WOWS Kids Fiji to hold Christmas Gala night for children and parents to share their stories
WOWS Kids Fiji will be holding a Christmas Gala Ball on the 9th of next month at the Grand Pacific Hotel where children and parents will share their stories. WOWS Kids
8 days ago
Police refer case to LTA after video emerges of students throwing paper and behaving in an unruly manner in a bus
Police have referred a matter to the Land Transport Authority where some students were behaving in an unruly manner, using obscene gestures and throwing paper out of a bu
8 days ago
More than 10kg white substances believed to be meth seized in Nadi
More than 10kg of white substances believed to be methamphetamine has been seized in Nadi. Police say a joint controlled operation between the Fiji Police Narcotics Bu
8 days ago

ECE teachers pay to be reviewed as they are paid $5/hr and working 5hrs a day
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says the Ministry intends to review Early Childhood Education teachers’ work hours as they would be given contracts with a stated
8 days ago
Reinstatement of GCC will not only benefit iTaukei but everyone who call Fiji their home - AG
Attorney General Siromi Turaga says the reinstatement of the Great Council of Chiefs will not only benefit the iTaukei community but everyone that call Fiji their home.
8 days ago
Internal Affairs Unit to investigate a case of alleged Police assault of Sakoca man in Navua
Police are currently investigating a case where a man was allegedly assaulted by Police officers in Navua. Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew says the matter
8 days ago

GCC is the westernisation of a very traditional iTaukei governance system - Naupoto
FijiFirst MP Viliame Naupoto says the Great Council of Chiefs is the westernisation of a very traditional iTaukei governance system. While debating on the iTaukei Affa
8 days ago
AG says questions sent to the GCC must be assessed for something substantive while Bulitavu says Minister has been given powers
Attorney General Siromi Turaga says according to the iTaukei Affairs Amendment Act, the referral of questions by the Minister for iTaukei Affairs to the Great Council of
8 days ago
Parliament passes Employment Relations Bill to increase time given to employees to file grievance
Parliament has passed the Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill 2023 that increases the time limit for workers in essential services to lodge or file an employment grieva
8 days ago

Parliament passes Bill to reinstate the Great Council of Chiefs
Parliament has passed the iTaukei Affairs (Amendment) Bill 2023 which allows the reinstatement of the Great Council of Chiefs. 28 MPs voted for the Bill, 22 voted agai
8 days ago

23/11/2023
Vodafone Fiji distributes Christmas gifts to children of Wakanisila
The Vodafone Triangle in Suva was today filled with laughter, music and the spirit of togetherness and unity as Vodafone Fiji spread the joy and celebrated the spirit of
9 days ago
Parliament passes Bill to reinstate the Great Council of Chiefs
Parliament has passed the iTaukei Affairs (Amendment) Bill 2023 which allows the reinstatement of the Great Council of Chiefs. 28 MPs voted for the Bill, 22 voted agai
9 days ago
57% increase in reported drug cases recorded in Oct compared to Oct last year
The increased momentum of Police operations in targeting the cultivators, manufacturers and distributors of green and white drugs has resulted in a 57 percent increase in
9 days ago

No legal hurdles to reducing travel costs much earlier - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says there were no legal hurdles, as claimed by the Prime Minister in Parliament, to reducing overseas travel allowances of MP
FLP
9 days ago
Ditoka says culture of dependency has been developed in the last 16 years while Seruiratu disagrees
Minister for Rural, Maritime Development and Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka says the government should change the mindset of the people as for the past 16 years, a cu
9 days ago
Perth bushfire rages through northern suburbs with homes, sheds lost in Tapping
A massive bushfire raging through several northern Perth suburbs overnight which forced residents to flee their homes remains out of control this morning, with authoritie
9 days ago

It takes a woman an average of about 2 ½ years to access justice after first-time experience of domestic violence – 2017 FWRM Report
It takes a woman an average of 868 days or about 2 and a half years to access justice from the first time they experience violence and one of the reasons for this delay i
9 days ago
All Sikhs brought to Fiji in the early 1900s are part of this nation – Tikoduadua
The country is grateful to the Sikh community who have influenced many Fijians in different ways and all Sikhs who were brought to Fiji in the early 1900s are part of thi
9 days ago
Robberies and burglaries remain a concern
Burglary, aggravated robbery, robbery, rape and theft of motor vehicle cases recorded increases in the Western Division from January to October this year compared to the
9 days ago

Crimes against women remains a major concern – Police
The worrying concerns continue as domestic-related crimes against women make up 27 percent of the 213 cases in October this year, which were mostly committed by a spouse
9 days ago
Adult content and pornographic sites, top 10 most used data traffic in Fiji
The coalition government is looking at establishing a nationwide taskforce on a bipartisan basis to address the issue of children accessing adult or pornographic sites in
9 days ago
University evaluation to assess the overall quality of university performance
The Higher Education Commission in Fiji has appointed the five members of the University Review Committee to evaluate the overall quality of the performance of the univer
9 days ago

Being in the private sector, I have never seen the type of allowances that were paid to the previous government - Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica says he has been in the private sector for more than 30 years and has never in his life seen the type of allowances that were paid
9 days ago
WOWS Kids Fiji receives a major boost of $50,000 from IHG Fiji Hotels
WOWS Kids Fiji received a major boost after FNPF owned IHG Fiji Hotels raised $50,000 for the organisation to assist the children living with cancer and their families.
9 days ago
25-year-old woman reported missing at the Nasinu Police Station
Police are currently searching for a 25-year-old woman who was reported missing at the Nasinu Police Station. Mere Rabuka was last seen on Saturday, 18th of November,
9 days ago

Couple to front court for allegedly sending threatening emails to a senior govt official
A couple who allegedly sent threatening emails to a senior government official will to be produced in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today. Assistant Commissioner of Po
9 days ago

22/11/2023
McCaig wins Fiji’s first gold in 50 metre freestyle
Hansel McCaig has secured Fiji’s first gold medal at the Pacific Games after winning the Men’s 50 metre freestyle this evening. David Young also from Fiji won silv
10 days ago
Former Politician Poseci Bune passes on
Former politician, Ambassador, Secretary to Cabinet and Chair of the Public Service Commission Poseci Bune has passed away. It is understood that Bune passed away at t
10 days ago
We do not agree with what the government is bringing to the parliament and must go through the emoluments committee - Usamate
FijiFirst MP, Jone Usamate says they do not agree with the government bringing the motion to reduce the overseas travel allowance and this must go through the Parliamenta
10 days ago

$74 million used by previous government is total travel expenditure including allowances from 2014-2022 - Prof. Prasad
While supporting the motion by the Prime Minister to reduce the rates payable for overseas travelling allowances for the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Assistant Mini
10 days ago
Fijian economy projected to expand by 8.2% this year - RBF
The Fijian economy is projected to expand by 8.2 percent this year, an upgrade from the 8 percent growth expected earlier, and by the end of the year, visitor arrivals ar
10 days ago
I reduced my overseas travel allowance to 100% and some other ministers did the same when we got into office - Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Communications and SMEs, Manoa Kamikamica has today confirmed that as soon as they got into office, he reduced his overseas travel all
10 days ago

PM’s motion passed to reduce overseas travel allowances for the PM, Ministers, Assistant Ministers, Leader of Opposition and MPs
Parliament has passed the Prime Minister’s motion to reduce the rates payable for overseas travelling allowances for the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Assistant Mi
10 days ago
Seruiratu opposes PM’s motion to reduce overseas travel allowances now
Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu has opposed the Prime Minister’s motion to reduce the overseas travelling allowances for the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Assi
10 days ago
Israel and Hamas have struck a temporary ceasefire deal to release hostages. Here's what we know
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day ceasefire after six weeks of war in exchange for the release of 50 women and children held in Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister
10 days ago

Police receive complaints of cyber bullying, intimidation and threat by the FWCC
Police have confirmed that they have received the complaint by the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre regarding cyber bullying, intimidation and threat and says a thorough inves
10 days ago
Ratu Wiliame urges traditional leaders not to rely heavily on Govt for development, but to utilise their resources
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has urged the traditional leaders and district representatives of Macuata not to rely heavily on the Government for development but to u
10 days ago
Gold medal and bronze on the line in rugby league 9s at Pacific Games tonight
There is a gold medal on the line in the Pacific Games Men’s Rugby League 9s as they take on Samoa at 8 tonight while the Women’s team will face Samoa for the bronze
10 days ago

Man charged with allegedly fraudulently obtaining $430,000 to front court
A 54-year-old man will be produced at the Nadi Magistrates Court today charged with allegedly fraudulently obtaining $430,000 whilst employed as a bank teller in 2017.
10 days ago
Naca Cawanibuka to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm tonight
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head of Athletic Performance and Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Naca Cawan
10 days ago
4 people hospitalised after horrific accident near Vesida
Four people are currently receiving medical treatment at the Valelevu Health Centre after a horrific accident occurred along Kings Road near Vesida, Kinoya last night.
10 days ago

Peace and respect will create development in developing countries
Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Zhou Jian says peace and respect is the key to creating development in developing countries like Fiji and other Pacific countries. While sp
10 days ago
Surgeons from Australia provide medical equipment to CWM Hospital
Services at the CWM Hospital are expected to be boosted after some surgeons from Australia brought equipment from Austin Health and Monash Health in Melbourne to assist t
10 days ago
Volcano erupts in PNG
A volcano has erupted in Ulamona, West New Britain in Papua New Guinea. People were evacuated and moved to Kabaya Care Centre after Mt. Ulawun erupted very badly. W
10 days ago

Suspended Chief Justice Kamal Kumar passes away
Suspended Chief Justice Kamal Kumar has passed away. fijivillage News has received confirmation from senior legal sources that Chief Justice Kumar passed away yesterda
10 days ago

21/11/2023
157 street dwellers are in a State homes, faith-based shelter or reunited with their families – Kiran
157 street dwellers that have been profiled by the Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection have been placed either in a State home, faith-based shelter or reun
11 days ago
AG tables Employment Relations Amendment Bill under Order 51
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the government is correcting the fundamentals of democracy that was destroyed by those in Oppos
11 days ago
Prof. Prasad says Fiji is still transitioning from COVID while Nath says higher cost of living, VAT and inflation will diminish tax revenue
Deputy Prime Minister and Minster for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says there have been wild assertions from some Opposition members about how cost of living has incre
11 days ago

Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre files complaint against two people for cyber bullying, intimidation and threat
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has today filed a complaint against former senior military officer, Pita Driti for alleged cyber bullying and intimidation and a person n
11 days ago
i-Taukei Affairs Amendment Bill 2023 to be debated in Parliament on Thursday
The i-Taukei Affairs Amendment Bill 2023 that deals with the reinstatement of the Great Council of Chiefs will be debated in Parliament tomorrow. The Bill was tabled y
11 days ago
It is hard to fix 16 years of neglect – Ro Filipe
It is hard to fix 16 years of neglect, let alone 12 months. Minister for Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau highlighted this while replying to Leader of Opposition Inia Seruira
11 days ago

FCCC taking multi-faceted approach to deal with unscrupulous traders - Abraham
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says they know some traders in the country are involved in unethical practices, and the FCCC is taking a multi-faceted appr
11 days ago
New graduates to find job opportunities through TSLS Employer Connect Framework - Singh
New graduates will be connected to employers through the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service Employer Connect Framework platform that will allow graduates to find job
11 days ago
Google to invest $200m through Tabua Cable and potential to create 3,600 jobs – Kamikamica
Google will be investing about $200 million into Fiji through the South Pacific Connect initiative or the Tabua Cable connection and by the year 2030, its annual economic
11 days ago

Usamate says GCC sitting in May was illegal while Turaga says he will address it in his ministerial statement
Opposition MP Jone Usamate has claimed in Parliament that the Attorney General Siromi Turaga is giving wrong advice to the government and the Great Council of Chiefs meet
11 days ago
3 key witnesses cannot be present in court for suspended CJ’s hearing due to medical conditions
The tribunal hearing in the matter where complaints of misbehaviour were made against Chief Justice Kamal Kumar has been adjourned to a later date. The tribunal hearin
11 days ago
Team Fiji receives bottled water from Fijian Community in Honiara
Support keeps flowing in for Team Fiji at the Pacific Games 2023 from the Fijian Community in Honiara. The team was paid a visit this morning by the president of the F
11 days ago

Court bails man who allegedly used fake account to post defamatory comments against a senior member of govt
A man who allegedly used a fake account to post defamatory comments against a senior member of the government has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court. 56-y
11 days ago
Court remands father and daughter who were allegedly found with meth and marijuana
66-year-old businessman Mahen Chand Maharaj and his daughter, 34-year-old Zoe Maharaj Moore who were allegedly found with methamphetamine and marijuana have been remanded
11 days ago
Smoke comes out of Nadawa bus fuel tank and engine
Passengers have raised concerns after a bus they were travelling in had smoke coming out of its engine in Nadawa at about 6.55 this morning. One of the passengers told
11 days ago

16 year old Mudunasoko wins silver in the Pacific Games 200m Women’s Breaststroke
16-year-old Kelera Mudunasoko has won Fiji’s first medal in the 2023 Pacific Games finishing second in the 200 metres Women’s Breaststroke. Mudunasoko says she is
11 days ago

20/11/2023
Why so grumpy
YB was a little startled the other day to receive on their FB social media feed, an article from Lonely Planet titled, “10 Reasons why Fiji is one of the happiest count
12 days ago
Police investigate possible child negligence in 1-year-old drowning case in Ba
Police are investigating a possible child negligence case after the death of a 1-year-old child in Ba yesterday. Deputy Divisional Police Commander, Senior Superintend
12 days ago
ANZ's report that inflation will be 13% is wrong - Professor Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the report by the ANZ Bank that the inflation will be 13 percent this year is wrong. While r
12 days ago

100-bed speciality hospital will be constructed in Nasinu mid-next year - Dr Lalabalavu
A 100-bed speciality hospital funded by the government of India will commence the development in Nasinu mid-next year. Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Aton
12 days ago
Chiefs to be turaga iTaukei and must be nominated by the Bose Vanua - Min.Itaukei Affairs
The Great Council of Chiefs Regulation 2023 guided the appointing of the chiefs to the GCC through the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs. Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Ifere
12 days ago
GCC will be reinstated under the existing i-Taukei Affairs Act – Vasu
Minister for i-Taukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu says the GCC will be re-instated under the existing i-Taukei Affairs Act, and this will be accompanied by necessary revisions
12 days ago

PSV drivers should get drug tested – Ro Filipe
Minister for Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau has agreed that Public Service Vehicle drivers should undergo random mandatory drug tests. This is after growing concerns r
12 days ago
Pacific Recycling Foundation holds Christmas gift and stationery drive
In a bid to help the children from marginalised waste-picking communities from around the country, the Pacific Recycling Foundation is organising a Christmas gift and sta
12 days ago
Cumulative increase in food prices since March 2020 is 24.5% while cumulative inflation for fuel since March 2020 is 26%
The cumulative increase in food prices alone since the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 is 24.5 percent while the cumulative increase in food prices from January to Octobe
12 days ago

Entry lane at Kings Road going up Matanikorovatu Road remains closed - WAF
If you are travelling along the Kings Road, please be advised that the Matanikorovatu Road in Nasinu remains closed as the Water Authority of Fiji team is working on the
12 days ago
Two to front Court charged with unlawful possession of illicit drugs, bribery and breach of bail conditions
A man and a woman will be produced in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today charged with the unlawful possession of illicit drugs namely methamphetamine. Divisional Pol
12 days ago
Child welfare cases continue to rise and there is a need for urgent intervention and prevention – Min. Women and Children
Statistics continue to increase over the years for child welfare cases, and the Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection are calling for urgent intervention and
12 days ago

Ali asks is Fiji a democratic country as Police deny their permit to march
The Chair of the NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji, Shamima Ali is asking if Fiji is a democratic country as the NGO Coalition was denied a permit to march. Ali sa
12 days ago
Night of celebrations as Team Fiji receives huge welcome from crowd in Pacific Games opening ceremony
It was a night of celebration, singing, meeting athletes and officials from our Pacific family, and appreciating cultures and diversity during the official opening of the
12 days ago
Bred Bank Fiji opens new branch in Labasa
Good news for people and businesses in the North as they will no longer find it hard to access to BRED Bank Fiji since the bank has opened their new branch in Labasa.
12 days ago

19/11/2023
Constable Naisake fulfills her dreams after graduating with a Diploma in Legal Practice at FNU
It was an unforgettable moment for Constable Arieta Rarawa Naisake as she fulfilled her dream after graduating from Fiji National University with a Graduate Diploma in Le
13 days ago
Calls made to stop posting gruesome images of accidents on social media
Following the horrific accident in Lomolomo, Lautoka on Diwali, a call is being made for people to stop posting gruesome and insensitive photos on social media of acciden
13 days ago
Fijians with Nepalese heritage celebrate Nepal Republic Day on a large scale for the first time
Fijians with Nepalese heritage from all over the country have come together today to celebrate Nepal Republic Day on a large scale for the first time in Kavanagasau, Siga
13 days ago

Manikoso Women’s Club celebrates their diversity despite differences in the community
Despite the differences in the community, the Manikoso Women’s Club still celebrates their diversity as they hosted their annual break-up party at the Manikoso Village
13 days ago
No time frame given on when repair work on burst main at Matanikorovatu junction will complete - FRA
Fiji Roads Authority says there is no time frame as to when repair works on a burst main at the Matanikorovatu junction will complete. The works began yesterday mornin
13 days ago
Team Fiji hosted by Fijians in the Solomon Islands ahead of the official Pacific Games ceremony tonight
Team Fiji for the 2023 Pacific Games were hosted a welcoming dinner by the Fiji Honorary Consular, Atueta Balekana and the Fijian Community in the Solomon Islands ahead o
13 days ago

Bedridden man dies in Newtown fire
A 58-year-old bedridden man has unfortunately passed away in a fire which occurred in Newtown yesterday afternoon. Divisional Police Commander South Senior Superintend
13 days ago
1 year-old girl drowns in river a few metres away from her home
A 1-year-old child has drowned in the Koroboya River a few metres away from her home. Divisional Police Commander West Senior Superintendent of Police Iakobo Vaisewa s
13 days ago
3 in hospital following serious accident along Queen Elizabeth Drive
Three people are admitted at the CWM Hospital following a serious accident along the Queen Elizabeth Drive. Director Traffic Senior Superintendent of Police Mitieli Di
13 days ago

38 families living in tents at Nabavatu Village receive food rations from govt
38 families who have been living in tents at Nabavatu Village in Dreketi after Tropical Cyclone Ana in 2021 have been assisted by the government with food rations and flo
13 days ago

18/11/2023
Silana Villagers thankful for Saemaul Undong Initiative assistance in their development
People living in Silana Village in Tailevu are thankful for the Saemaul Undong Initiative as assistance provided has improved their lives and taught them better practices
14 days ago
Community attempts to clean up mangrove swamp in Laucala Beach but more than 100 bags of rubbish yet to be collected
Laucala Beach residents, youths from Kinoya Village and the Nasinu Town Council have come together in an attempt to clean up the mangrove swamp located close to Bailey Br
14 days ago
Kiran calls on women to be more aware and take interest in politics
A call is being made by Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran for women to be more aware and take interest in politics because decisio
14 days ago

Westin Sewer Pump Station upgrade expected to begin next year
In a bid to improve the aging sewer pump station in Denarau, the Ministry of Tourism, with the Water Authority of Fiji and Denarau Corporation Limited, are jointly worki
14 days ago
William Ryder raises concern about unsustainable fishing in the North
Former National 7s player, William Ryder has raised concern about unsustainable fishing in the North. Ryder who also played rugby in Japan for four years and then play
14 days ago
Multiple people shot at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital
Multiple people have been shot at a hospital in the US state of New Hampshire. The attack occurred in the last hour at the State hospital in the city of Concord. St
14 days ago

Expect traffic along King’s Highway when travelling from Suva to Nausori as WAF fixes burst main at Matanikorovatu junction
Expect traffic while travelling from Suva to Nausori along King’s Highway today as the Water Authority of Fiji is repairing a burst main at the Matanikorovatu junction.
14 days ago
People hiring cars warned to secure vehicles as rental cars are being targeted with the intention to commit other crimes – Driu
Members of the public hiring rental cars or cars for hire are warned to secure vehicles to avoid being targets of vehicles thefts. Assistant Commissioner of Police Liv
14 days ago
Starlink granted licence to provide internet services in Fiji
Starlink (Fiji) Pte Limited will now be able to provide internet services to businesses and customers in Fiji as the Ministry of Communications has granted a spectrum lic
14 days ago

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PM’s motion passed to reduce overseas travel allowances for the PM, Ministers, Assistant Ministers, Leader of Opposition and MPs
Parliament has passed the Prime Minister’s motion to reduce the rates payable for overseas travelling allowances for the Prime Minister, Cabinet ...
10 days ago

CEO of the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission, Joel Abraham appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
CEO of the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission, Joel Abraham appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay ...
16 days ago

HIV infections in Fiji increased 260% since 2010, making Fiji the second fastest-growing epidemic in the Asia Pacific region
Speaker of Parliament and UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for the Pacific Region, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau says according to the Global AIDS Monitoring Report, Fiji is in the top 5 countries of rising new HIV infections in the Asia Pacific region amongst the 15 t
20 days ago

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