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Ratu Joni laid to rest
The late former Vice President Ratu Joni Madraiwaiwai was laid to rest today. Ratu Joni was accorded his final rites before he was entombed in his chiefly resting place or Sau Tabu in Bau. It was a sad...
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Visvanath Das appointed as FRCA CEO
Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority has appointed Visvanath Das as its Chief Executive Officer. FRCA Chairman Ajith Kodagoda says Das brings considerable strategic and operational leadership experience...
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Fiji Day preparations completed
Preparations to mark the 46th Independence Day has been completed. There will be celebrations at 12 different centers around the country compared to just 4 in previous years. Rehearsals of the...
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Media veteren passes on
The local media industry is tonight mourning the passing of one of its pioneering journalists. Veteran writer Robert Matau passed away at his Samabula home late last night after a long illness....
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Education Ministry directs school canteens to get proper licenses
The Ministry of Education has directed that all school canteens should have a proper license as per laws of Fiji. In a memo sent to all schools, the Ministry says any school which doesn’t adhere to...
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Road closure during Fiji Day Celebrations
Several roads will be closed tomorrow to allow for the Fiji Day procession. Fiji Roads Authority is advising motorists in the Capital that Rodwell Road through to Victoria Parade will be closed to...
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BAF allows importation of all brands of infant formula
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji is now allowing the importation of all brands of infant formula currently retailed in Australia and New Zealand to Fiji. BAF says this is after a review of the import...
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Local vegetable prices to normalise by year end
Vegetables prices across markets in the country is expected to fully normalize by the year end. Rehabilitation of affected farms began right after Cyclone Winston. Most farms in the Sigatoka Valley as...
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Government assists Rabi youths with sporting equipment
Tabwewa Village hall on Rabi Island was abuzz with activity on Tuesday as youths from all over Rabi Island gathered to witness the Minister for Youth and Sports, Laisenia Tuitubou, handover much needed...
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Fiji Bati beat Samoa in historic clash
The Vodafone Fiji Bati created history in Apia today after beating Toa Samoa in the first test ever to be held in Samoa. Fiji beat Samoa by 20 points to 18 to record one of their greatest comeback win....
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Vijay Singh in 36th place while Snedeker leads at Fiji International
Fijian Golfer Vijay Singh is tied for 36th place after three days of play at the Fiji International. Singh this morning in the third round shot 1 over after a 72. Fiji’s Sam Lee is also in 36th place...
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Fight against illegal logging continues
Twenty government officers are ready to battle illegal logging, unlawful pollution, and other environmental hazards, following an intensive course from leading Australian experts. The course at the...
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Works on Stinson Parade Bridge to commence this month
Construction works on the new Stinson Parade Bridge is scheduled to commence on the 24th of this month. FRA Contractor to the project, China Railway 14 Group will carry out the works that will involve...
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RBF cautions insurance industry
Insurance companies will have to develop a sound capital management plans and ensure that they remain well capitalized in 2016. That’s the caution the industry has been given in the 2015 Insurance...
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AG assumes chairmanship of Joint Governors meeting
Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, has assumed the role of chair at the 49th Joint Governors meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank South East...
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Nausori Airport runway unsafe for B737
Runway for the Nausori International Airport is unsuitable for Fiji Airways’ B737 aircraft operations. In a statement, the national airline says recent expert inspections by consultants engaged by Fiji...
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Police enhances maritime surveillance capabilities
The Fiji Police Force is now beefing up its capabilities to thoroughly monitor the maritime areas. The Force has recently acquired another boat Yavahuna that will be used to police outer islands and...
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Fiji celebrates 46 years of Independence
Thousands of Fijians across the country turned out in a sea of blue to celebrate Fiji’s 46th Independence day. Celebrations were marked at 12 different centers around the country with a common theme of...
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Roy Krishna’s Phoenix open season with 1-0 loss at home
Fiji Football star Roy Krishna and his Wellington Phoenix side have opened their A-League football season with a 1-0 loss to Melbourne City at Westpac Stadium. But despite the defeat, coach Ernie...
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Fiji Corrections face over crowding
The Fiji Corrections Service is now seeking the assistance of the Ministry of Justice to help them fight the issue of over crowding in it’s facilities to cater for inmates. Corrections Corrections...
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