New appointments of Permanent Secretaries
The Public Service Commission following an extensive process of advertising and upon having gone through rigorous interviews and scrutiny, has finalized appointment of 17 Permanent Secretaries out of...
View ArticleReview education reforms – NFP
Calls have been made for an Expert Independent review panel on the country’s education system. The call has been made by the National Federation Party following their concerns raised on the Exam...
View ArticleRollball Fiji loses again
The Fiji Rollball side lost to Russia last night by 8 goals to nil in the world cup currently underway in India. Fiji earlier lost to Iran 32 nil in their first match. This is Fiji’s first...
View ArticleRecord growth for rugby playing numbers in Pacific
The number of people playing rugby in the Pacific Islands has been a record growth this year. Total playing numbers throughout Oceania in 2015, including New Zealand and Australia, reached one point...
View ArticleImproved performance by Fiji FUTSAL despite loss
The Fiji FUTSAL side put up a much improved performance against New Zealand last night in the Trans Pacific Cup in Auckland. Fiji lost by four goals to one which is a much better result compared to...
View ArticleCarter beats superstars for BBC award
World Rugby Player of the Year Dan Carter has now been named the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year. The 33-year-old beat Novak Djokovic, Katie Ledecky, Usain Bolt, Jordan Spieth and Serena...
View ArticleJason Day’s wife Ellie concussed but recovering after LeBron James NBA incident
The wife of Australian golfer Jason Day has been released from hospital with symptoms of concussion and bruises and bumps after basketball superstar LeBron James barrelled into her while she was...
View ArticleGuus Hiddink in Chelsea talks about manager’s job
Former Netherlands boss Guus Hiddink is set to become Chelsea’s interim manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho. The 69-year-old Dutchman was at a London hotel on Friday, holding discussions...
View ArticleNew FRU competition format for 2017
The new Skipper Cup rugby competition format will now be adopted in 2017 and not next year as earlier proposed. The decision was made today at the Fiji Rugby Union Special General meeting held at...
View ArticleBlack Caps collapse after lunch
New Zealand wickets have tumbled on the second afternoon of the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka in Hamilton. The Black Caps staggered to tea on 133 for five, following a top order batting...
View ArticleBiman fails to understand 100% attained:Reddy
Minister for Education, Dr Mahendra Reddy has hit out against claims by National Federation Party leader, Dr Biman Prasad on the Examination Results of Year 13 students. Dr Reddy said that the NFP...
View ArticleMedia Niugini finally bought from Fiji TV
Telikom PNG Limited has today confirmed purchasing 100 percent shares of Media Niugini Limited (MNL)from Fiji Television Limited. In an interview with EMTV News, Chief Executive Officer, Michael...
View ArticleLTA cancel car dealers license
The Land Transport Authority has cancelled the licence of a car dealership based at Laucala Beach Estate. CEO, Naisa Tuinaceva said the decision was made after it was revealed the firm had been selling...
View ArticleDevelop local players – Matawalu
The Nadroga Rugby Union again raised the importance of grooming local players at the FRU Special General Meeting yesterday. Nadroga used the difference in fifteens and sevens as an example. ‘Nadroga is...
View ArticleNorwich earn shock win over Manchester United
Manchester United were booed off the pitch as Norwich earned a shock victory at Old Trafford, increasing the pressure on manager Louis van Gaal. Despite all of United’s possession, it was Norwich who...
View ArticleAll Blacks praised for attacking prowess in official 2015 RWC report
Statisticians have hailed the All Blacks as the most adventurous team at a Rugby World Cup which rewarded attacking play. World Rugby has unveiled its game analysis report from this year’s tournament...
View ArticleMan still missing after being swept away
The Fiji Police Force is searching for a man who is believed to have been swept away down a flooded culvert last night. The man got off a taxi at Laucala Beach Nasinu at around 7.30pm, during the heavy...
View ArticleNew Sports complex open in Ba
Residents of Ba will now have the luxury of using the new Multi purpose sports complex. The complex was officially opened today by Parveen Kumar ,the Minister for Local Government, Housing and...
View ArticleWomans death classified as alleged murder
Police have classified the death of a woman, whose body was found near Mc Donalds in Nadi ,as an alleged murder. Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri says the post mortem results reveal multiple stab...
View ArticleFirst horse race held at upgraded tracks in Ba
The people of Ba will now enjoy their new Multi Purpose Sports Complex which includes a pavilion, change room, toilet facilities and the newly upgraded horse race track. Today 72 horses took the new...
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