Archive [ 2016 October 26 ]

Ministry Plans To License Fish  Vendors
NATION

Ministry Plans To License Fish Vendors

Minister believes this will help them to crack down  on illegal fishing The Ministry of Fisheries believes that the...

3000 Plus Vote  For Student Reps
NEWS

3000 Plus Vote For Student Reps

More than 3000 students of the Fiji National University voted during the student association elections yesterday. Th...

Government Increases Final Cane Payment For Farmers To $2.10
SUNBIZ

Government Increases Final Cane Payment For Farmers To $2.10

The Sugar Industry Tribunal has announced an increase in the final cane payment for 2015 crop from $0.72 to $2.10 pe...

Taiwan Guava To Be Grown As Commercial Crop Here
SUNBIZ

Taiwan Guava To Be Grown As Commercial Crop Here

The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with Taiwan Technical Mission, have taken a bold step in trying to int...

FEA In Process Of Calling For Tenders For Steel Lattice Tower
SUNBIZ

FEA In Process Of Calling For Tenders For Steel Lattice Tower

The Fiji Electricity Authority is in the process of calling for tenders for the construction of its permanent steel ...

Whites Brush Away Tongan Challenge
SPORTS

Whites Brush Away Tongan Challenge

Fijian Whites edged out Tonga 3-1 in their first game of the Oceania Zonal and World Qualifying Championships at the...

From The ‘Ghetto’ To  The Volleyball Court
SPORTS

From The ‘Ghetto’ To The Volleyball Court

Representing his country has always been a dream for Sakiusa Naivana. He played for the Fijian Whites against Tonga ...

Young Blues Outshine Cooks
SPORTS

Young Blues Outshine Cooks

The young Fijian Blues (women) side were too strong for Cook Islands in the Oceania Zonal Volleyball Championship at...

Who’s Our New 7s Coach?
SPORTS

Who’s Our New 7s Coach?

The announcement of the new Vodafone Fijian 7s head coach is going to be done before the end of the week. This was c...

Alitia: This Is For My Mum
SPORTS

Alitia: This Is For My Mum

It was a race Alitia Naobahali had only wished that her mum was there at the finishing line cheering her on to victo...

Police Opt For Underdog Tag
SPORTS

Police Opt For Underdog Tag

The official launch of the 2016 ANZ Ratu Sukuna Bowl tournament takes place this morning at the Queen Elizabeth Barr...

Labasa Keep Low Profile
SPORTS

Labasa Keep Low Profile

The Babasiga Lions team are hoping to get players currently camping with the Vodafone national team for their crucia...

NRL Legends Here To Scout Talents
SPORTS

NRL Legends Here To Scout Talents

NRL legends Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler arrived into the country yesterday. They were accompanied by Danny Buderus...

Back To Basics, Says Manager
SPORTS

Back To Basics, Says Manager

The Vodafone Fijians extended 7s squad are looking to get the mojo going and kick start preparations for the upcomin...

Cricket Revival Lifts Islanders
SPORTS

Cricket Revival Lifts Islanders

Vanuabalavu was one of the worst hit islands when Tropical Cyclone Winston struck the country early this year. But w...

Heartbroken Brother Weeps For Sister  Who Died  From Burns
NATION

Heartbroken Brother Weeps For Sister Who Died From Burns

‘I can’t really explain how much I will miss Pau’. Heartbroken Netava Rokotagi wept openly for his sister yest...

A-G Hails Hard Work Of Our Girmitiyas
NEWS

A-G Hails Hard Work Of Our Girmitiyas

Our Girmitiyas will always be valued for their hard work to make our lives better, says Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. And com...

Letters To The Editor 26th October 2016
Letters

Letters To The Editor 26th October 2016

FBC Programme Susana Tuisawau, Suva Firstly, I wish to express the fact that I follow Nemani Bainivalu’s programme...

Namuka Cricketers Return After 3 Years
SPORTS

Namuka Cricketers Return After 3 Years

After a lapse of three years, the Namuka team, all the way from Lau, have once again returned to the capital to take...

Koro Islanders To Be Engaged For NZ RSE Work Scheme
NATION

Koro Islanders To Be Engaged For NZ RSE Work Scheme

Ten workers from Koro Island on Monday received their pre-departure orientation and Life Skills Training certificate...

Police Commissioner Qiliho Attends Court To Assess Police Investigations
NATION

Police Commissioner Qiliho Attends Court To Assess Police Investigations

Too early to make comments on Pacific Habour  inquiry into brutality Police Commissioner Brigadier-General Sitiveni...

Cikamatana’s Golden Lift In Penang
SPORTS

Cikamatana’s Golden Lift In Penang

Seventeen-year-old, Eileen Cikamatana has created history at the IWF World Youth Championship in Penang, Malaysia ye...

O’Connor Stresses Handwashing Habit
NATION

O’Connor Stresses Handwashing Habit

The important work of hygiene promotion should not end after the Handwashing Day yesterday, Alex O’Connor said The...

Fijian Crew To Bring New Vessel
SUNBIZ

Fijian Crew To Bring New Vessel

Fijian crew under the command of local ship captain Inoke Ratotodro, from Koro, Lomaiviti will bring the new Goundar...

MARITIME INDUSTRY IMPORTANT TO FIJI
SUNBIZ

MARITIME INDUSTRY IMPORTANT TO FIJI

The Maritime Industry plays an integral part in Fiji’s building initiatives. Speaking at the opening of the World ...

Former Divisional Crime Officer Claims Innocence
NATION

Former Divisional Crime Officer Claims Innocence

Former Divisional Crime Officer Manasa Talala yesterday remained firm that he did not know how one of the two robber...

Fiji WIMA To Promote Education For Women
SUNBIZ

Fiji WIMA To Promote Education For Women

  The Women in Maritime Association (Fiji) (WIMA) president Patricia Ho had promised that they would promote ed...

Evidence Into McGowan’s Injuries Given At Murder Trial
NATION

Evidence Into McGowan’s Injuries Given At Murder Trial

Fiji Police Force forensic pathologists Dr James Kalougivaki has given evidence regarding Losana McGowan’s autopsy...

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