Fiji Warriors Americas Pacific Challenge with a win
Vodafone Flying Fijians number eight Eremasi Radrodro scored two tries this morning for the Telecom Fiji Warriors as they thrashed the USA Selects by 62 points to 12 in the opening round of the World...
View ArticleNew British High Commissioner ready for task ahead
The New British High Commissioner to Fiji hopes to work closely with the Fijian Government in many aspects of developments. Melanie Hopkins was appointed Fiji’s new British High Commissioner in June...
View ArticleAG participates in two separate events in Washington
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum participated in the third ministerial dialogue of the Vulnerable Twenty or V20 Group of Finance Ministers and the 2016 Small States Forum. This was one of the side...
View ArticleFederation forms Business Resilience Council
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation have formed a Business Resilience Council to better respond in times of natural disasters. The Council will ensure that there are coordinated efforts from the...
View ArticleFarmers produce more than 400 thousand tones of ginger
Farmers have produced more than 400 thousand tones of ginger so far this year. Deputy Secretary Agriculture Development, Uraia Waibuta says ginger is a thriving industry. Gingers farms were spared by...
View Article44 year becomes latest road victim
A 44 year old man is believed to be the country’s latest road victim. This follows an accident last night at Cuvu, Sigatoka when the vehicle he was driving allegedly veered onto the opposite lane and...
View ArticleSnedeker claims Fiji International
Brandt Snedeker completed a runaway victory Sunday in the wind-swept Fiji International, closing with a 4-under 68 for a nine-stroke margin. Coming off the United States’ Ryder Cup victory in...
View ArticleEveryone needs a permit to hold public meetings: Police
Fiji Police Force says anyone and everyone will need to have a permit to conduct meetings in public places that will discuss issues of national interest. Chief Operations Officer ACP Rusiate Tudravu...
View ArticleTabadamu clinches Noosa sevens title
Fiji-based side Tabadamu claimed the Noosa International Sevens title in convincing fashion on Sunday. The Tony Loloma-coached side toppled UQ Rugby 33-5 in the decider at Sunshine Beach, after two...
View ArticleFiji Airways restore Fiji Flag on aircraft
The National Airline and flag carrier of Fiji, Fiji Airways, today celebrated the country’s 46th Independence Day by restoring the Fiji flag on its aircraft. The flag is a common expression of national...
View ArticleFiji International a Success
While the third year of the Fiji International wrapped up at the Natadola Championship Golf Course yesterday, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama feels it blends in well with the goals set by the Sports...
View ArticleNational Singles’ Finals deferred
The National Singles Bowling Finals has been deferred to a later date because of bad weather experienced in the capital today. Co-ordinator Abdul Khalim clarified they have had to make the decision...
View ArticleMore intense tropical cyclones expected for Fiji
Much has been said about the influence of climate change on the impact of tropical cyclones. The Pacific Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development at the University of the South Pacific says...
View ArticleKamil College retains Courts IDC Secondary competition
Kamil College from Ba has retained their Courts IDC Secondary schools competition title. The Ba school beat Nadi Muslim College 4-3 on penalty kicks. Kamil finished the match with just eight players...
View ArticleAuthorities concerned about road accidents
There has been a number of accidents on our roads over the long weekend. A 6 year old child is believed to be the country’s latest road victim. She was allegedly bumped by a vehicle driven by a 45 year...
View ArticleMidday fire destroys Samabula home
A Midday fire has fully destroyed a house in Ratu Mara Road in the Capital today. When our cameras arrived at the scene here in Samabula, firefighters were trying to contain the spread of the fire....
View ArticleExpect flash flooding and heavy rains
Expect more wet weather throughout the next 48 hours. The Nadi Weather Office has tonight issued a flood and a heavy rain warning for whole of Fiji. The trough of low pressure is set to intensify in...
View ArticlePolice warn against “Clown purge”
The creepy clown craze that has America, Britain and even Australia on high alert, maybe headed our way. This posting went up on Facebook, a few days ago, from an account called “Purge Fiji” claiming...
View ArticleGrandfather in Jail for rape
A 47 year old farmer from the outskirts of Kadavu has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars for raping his grand daughter in 2011. The incident occurred when his grand-daughter was living with his...
View ArticleMohammad’s proceeds of crime case adjourned
The case against convicted businessman Feroz Jan Mohammad on the forfeiture of property obtained by T F Jan Limited using $3.1million of the proceeds will now be called in 6 weeks’ time. The interested...
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