Exam pass criteria changed
The Ministry of Education has changed the passing criteria for all external examinations. For high school students, they will now have to obtain 50 plus in four subjects, English being compulsory in...
View ArticlePalu, Skelton ruled out of World Cup – reports
Reports out of Australia are emerging that Wallabies forwards Will Skelton and Wycliff Palu have been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup through injury. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that loose...
View ArticleFiji’s efforts in eradicating poverty recognized
Fiji’s effort in eradicating poverty was recognized in New York through an award presented during a South-South Gala Event. In accepting the award on behalf of the Government, Minister of Foreign...
View Article“Rugby is like a religion in Fiji”– Netani Talei
Flying Fijians back-row, Netani Talei is looking forward to the game against World in their third pool game at the Rugby World Cup. The Tavua native says they know that despite not having won any of...
View ArticleWales ‘happy’ at Nemani Nadolo match ban
Fly-half Rhys Priestland says Wales were “happy” to learn giant Fiji wing Nemani Nadolo is out of their World Cup clash on Thursday after being suspended for a tip tackle against Australia. Nadolo...
View ArticleJohnathan Thurston makes history with fourth Dally M award
The North Queensland star was awarded the honour at a black-tie ceremony at Sydney’s The Star casino on Monday night. After leading the Cowboys to this year’s NRL grand final against Brisbane at ANZ...
View ArticleLau Provincial Meeting plans steps to move forward
The Lau Provincial Council Meeting has put a plan together on how they contributed to the Fijian economy. This is part of development initiatives that are being discussed at their meeting in Suva which...
View ArticleMore than 30 seek refuge in Fiji
Thirteen refugees are currently in the country. This was revealed by the Immigration Director Nemani Vuniwaqa after more than 30 applications from foreigners seeking asylum in Fiji were processed. A...
View ArticleTonga win ‘another step’ towards World Cup dream
Bouncing back to win against Namibia was important after Tonga’s first-up loss, says team’s coach Mana Otai. The side ran in five tries to beat Namibia 35-21 in Exeter and grab their first win of the...
View ArticleBotia and Nagusa to make world cup debuts
Lepani Botia and Timoci Nagusa will make their Rugby World Cup debut against Wales on Friday. Also expected to make their first World Cup appearance are Henry Seniloli, Josh Matavesi and Leeroy...
View ArticleMcKee has faith in Volavola
John McKee has kept his faith in his young first five eighth Ben Volavola. Many fans have taken to social media, questioning McKee’s selection of Volavola ahead of Josh Matavesi in the last two games....
View ArticleNo turning back-Warburton
The Flying Fijians opponent on Friday morning, Wales,believe they have come this far in the World Cup to fight for the top spot in Pool A. Captain Sam Warburton says they have to get the win over...
View ArticleBotia will rise to the occasion – McKee
Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee is hoping that Lepani Botia will rise to the occasion on Friday. McKee said this will be a special moment for Botia, and knows the Naitasiri man will again...
View ArticleTonga beat Namibia in RWC
Tonga ran in five tries to edge out Namibia 35-21 in a highly-entertaining Rugby World Cup Pool C match at Sandy Park in Exeter. Namibia had been confident of notching up their first ever World Cup win...
View ArticleMatfied and co welcome England’s Nick Easter to World Cup senior service
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has already cracked a joke about zimmer frames being discarded at Rugby World Cup 2015 in response to the profusion of golden oldies taking part. The arrival of England’s Nick...
View ArticleArsenal beaten by Olympiakos
Arsenal’s hopes of Champions League progress are in serious jeopardy after they slumped to their second successive group stage loss at home to Olympiakos. Arsene Wenger’s side knew nothing other than...
View ArticleU.S. slams Europe over Facebook privacy controversy
The U.S. has backed Facebook in its battle against the European Union, accusing Europe’s top court of making “inaccurate assertions” about America’s intelligence services. The U.S. mission to the...
View ArticleVladimir Putin steals Barack Obama’s thunder on the world stage
Vladimir Putin is back — and stealing Barack Obama’s thunder. The Russian president showed up at the United Nations on Monday for the first time in a decade, proposing a coup against U.S. global...
View ArticleNadolo make his RWC debut
All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo makes his eagerly-anticipated return for his second test, almost 11 weeks after fracturing his leg in a 51-minute debut against Argentina in Christchurch. Naholo...
View ArticlePM steps up the fight against climate change
Developed countries need to step up in the fight against climate change. That was the key message delivered y Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama as he addressed the 70th United Nations General...
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