Usamate urges people in Nadarivatu not to engage in illegal activities
Health Minister Jone Usamate urged the people in the district of Nadarivatu in Tavua not to involve themselves into illegal activities. He made the comments while opening the new Nursing Station at...
View ArticleSilencing stigma campaign to mark World Suicide Prevention and World Mental...
A campaign with a difference is taking place today to mark World Suicide Prevention and World Mental Health celebrations. Youths from 4 Mental Health are on a 24 hour silencing stigma campaign in Suva...
View ArticleGovernment launches National Framework for Digital Literacy
Government today launched the National Framework for Digital Literacy for Schools. A non-profit group, Reach 4 Your Future Foundation will spearhead the project which will be offered to students from...
View ArticlePoliceman – Ajinesh Chand laid to rest
The Police hierarchy, family and friends today paid their last respect to a Policeman who was killed in an accident this week. The late corporal Ajinesh Chand was accorded a full Police burial at the...
View ArticleGirl Dies in Tavua Fatal
Another road accident has claimed a life. A six-year-old student died near Tagitagi, Tavua after the car she was travelling in went off the road. The driver – a female relative sustained injuries and...
View ArticleFlying Fijians Enlist Retired Referee
Flying Fijians head coach John McKee has enlisted retired Irish referee Alain Rolland to help his team in the run-up to Friday’s opening match of Rugby World Cup 2015 against England. Rolland spent...
View ArticleLautoka Qualifies for Pacific Cup
Lautoka football team has booked its spot in the Pacific Cup tournament to be held in New Zealand in November. The blues defeated Ba 2- 1 in extra-time in a playoff match to decide the fourth team to...
View ArticlePearl Resort Opens New 210 Room
The newly renovated and extended Pearl Resort was officially opened last night by the Prime Minister. Voreqe Bainimarama said the 85-million dolllar transformation is a very welcome milestone in the...
View ArticleNew Session of Parliament to commence tomorrow
President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau will open a new session of Parliament tomorrow. As part of proceedings Ratu Epeli will inspect a Guard of Honour mounted by the Fiji Military Forces at the entrance to...
View ArticleSharks end Rabbitohs’ title defence
The Cronulla Sharks overwhelmed South Sydney 28-12 in last night’s National Rugby League elimination final to qualify for the second week of the playoffs. The Sharks ran in four tries to two on their...
View ArticlePenetta beats Vinci in all Italian final
Flavia Pennetta beat fellow Italian Roberta Vinci to win her first Grand Slam title at the US Open, and then announced her retirement. The 26th seed Pennetta, won 7-6, 6-2 to become only the second...
View ArticleChelsea’s slump continues in loss to Everton
Photo: Getty Images Everton has inflicted more misery on Chelsea team manager Jose Mourinho with a 3-1 victory. Chelsea made the worst start to a season in the top flight since 1986 losing to Everton....
View ArticleMan in custody for allegedly stealing remains of late Simran Singh
Police have last night arrested a man in Rakiraki after he was caught stealing the remains of late Simran Singh from the Rakiraki Lalmitti cemetery. The man in his forties is currently under custody...
View ArticleTimely boost for Snooker
Billiards and Snooker Association of Fiji has received a timely boost ahead of their 4th National Ranking tournament. Fiji Bandag has come on board as the sponsors of the tournament. The company today...
View ArticleDjokovic beats Federer in US Open final
World number one Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in four dramatic sets to win his second US Open and 10th Grand Slam title yesterday. The Serb won 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4 in New York and will end the year...
View ArticleFiji FA raises concern
Fiji Football Association has raised their concern on the group of people going against the current officials. This banner was put up at the intersection near Fiji National University in Samabula...
View ArticleSports commission submits budget proposal for 2016
The Fiji Sports Commission has submitted to the government the proposed national budget for 2016. Next year’s Sports Budget requirements are in millions of dollars – keeping lot of things in mind...
View ArticleHistory favours England
This Saturday’s match between the Flying Fijians and England will be the first time the teams will come face-to-face since 2012. It will be the sixth official meeting between the two sides with England...
View ArticleJoseph focused for RWC opener against Fiji
England rugby center Jonathan Joseph said the players can’t wait for their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji. Now that starting XV and replacements have been announced, England players can focus on...
View ArticleEngland name strongest team to face Fiji
England has named a top lineup side to take on the Flying Fijians in their opening game of the Rugby World Cup. The only adjustment to the 23 that dispatched Ireland 21-13 nine days ago sees hooker Rob...
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