Archive [ 2019 February 11 ]

Clicks From Parliament: 11th February, 2019
Photo Feature

Clicks From Parliament: 11th February, 2019

The parliament seating for the year 2019 started today with the election for the new speaker in parliament where Rat...

Water Authority of Fiji: Vaturu-Nagado Pipeline Repairs Completed
NEWS

Water Authority of Fiji: Vaturu-Nagado Pipeline Repairs Completed

“We are now working to get water supply normalised to the areas that were affected. WAF is now in the process of r...

Fijians Among 16 Vying  For 2019 Commonwealth Youth Awards
NEWS

Fijians Among 16 Vying For 2019 Commonwealth Youth Awards

The award recognises the achievements of entrepreneurs, innovators and social activists who have contributed to chan...

Josephine And Ephraim Ready To Set Standards
NEWS

Josephine And Ephraim Ready To Set Standards

“I can say it is indeed an honour to lead CMF Primary School. This is also a great op­portunity for me to learn a...

Alleged Cattle Thief Faces Court
NEWS

Alleged Cattle Thief Faces Court

“He allegedly stole a cow from a farm in Naibiri, Seaqaqa, Macuata province then slaughtered and sold it,”

Sikeli Builds From Tough Life, Anaseini Will Show Worth
NEWS

Sikeli Builds From Tough Life, Anaseini Will Show Worth

"Sikeli was named head boy and Anaseini Tavo as head girl during the school’s prefects’ induction on Friday."

Fiji Motorsports Association: Five Awards For Rosita
SPORTS

Fiji Motorsports Association: Five Awards For Rosita

The 36-year-old racer was recognised with five awards by the Fiji Motorsports Association on Saturday, including the...

Tropical Disturbance Develops in the North of Fiji
NEWS

Tropical Disturbance Develops in the North of Fiji

The forecast by Na Draki Weather yesterday said the tropical disturbance would pass over the North East corner of Fi...

Lautoka Soccer Coach Kamal Swamy UrgeTeam To Stay Consistent
SPORTS

Lautoka Soccer Coach Kamal Swamy UrgeTeam To Stay Consistent

“It’s our first game and we could have scored more goals. We need to work on our finishing,”coach Kamal Swamy ...

Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama : Voice Of Climate Vulnerable  Populations Projected Louder
NEWS

Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama : Voice Of Climate Vulnerable Populations Projected Louder

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said for a country like Fiji with a population of less than one million, to be re...

between the lines: 11th February, 2019
Opinion

between the lines: 11th February, 2019

Lance Corporal Momonakaya was awarded £500,000 ($1.38million) in compensation from the Ministry of Defence for havi...

Fiji Water Girl, Kelleth Cuthbert, Faces Counter Lawsuit From Fiji Water
NEWS

Fiji Water Girl, Kelleth Cuthbert, Faces Counter Lawsuit From Fiji Water

In their counter lawsuit, Fiji Water argued that Ms Cuthbert signed on as a water ambassador for one year in exchang...

Milverton Road Accident: Victim Sustained Minor Injuries
NEWS

Milverton Road Accident: Victim Sustained Minor Injuries

Police managed to track the victim to her school in Lami after the accident. She said claims that the victim neve...

6 Fijians and 43 Asian Nationals Arrested In Suva For Alleged Gambling
NEWS

6 Fijians and 43 Asian Nationals Arrested In Suva For Alleged Gambling

More than $50,000 cash was seized during the raid along with electronic goods and items allegedly used for gambling.

Wives Of 2 Fijian Fishermen Missing At Sea Hopeful That They Will Be Found
NEWS

Wives Of 2 Fijian Fishermen Missing At Sea Hopeful That They Will Be Found

Fiji Police Force vessel Uciwai captained by Sergeant Kasiano departed the WATERPOL from base conveying divers to c...

I Want Sebastian Singh Before I Quit: Abhay Chand
SPORTS

I Want Sebastian Singh Before I Quit: Abhay Chand

“I also want to retire but I can’t since I want to fight Sebastian Singh,” Abhay Chand said. “I just need o...

USP Academics Target PhD Studies
NEWS

USP Academics Target PhD Studies

“The Fiji Government has also said its ambition is to grow the number of people with PhDs in the country because w...

St John Ambulance Volunteers Grateful For Awards
NEWS

St John Ambulance Volunteers Grateful For Awards

"Ms Talatoka said the staff at St John Ambulance gave her the sup­port she needed and she was work­ing towards bec...

Naliva Calls For Rematch In Ba
SPORTS

Naliva Calls For Rematch In Ba

The light heavyweight title fight was stopped by the Boxing Commission of Fiji (BCF) in the sixth round due to the s...

Prefects Called To Be Transparent, Trusted And Honest Leaders
NEWS

Prefects Called To Be Transparent, Trusted And Honest Leaders

"The Minister for Education, Her­itage and Arts Rosy Akbar raised these sentiments as chief guest during the Tilak ...

EDITORIAL: Low Blow For Fans, Boxing Needs Probe, Shake-Up Overdue
Opinion

EDITORIAL: Low Blow For Fans, Boxing Needs Probe, Shake-Up Overdue

This is not the first time that a boxing programme in Nadi was stopped due to the lack of proper organisation and in...

Fiji Police Raid: 300 Rolls Found At Lautoka Supermarket
NEWS

Fiji Police Raid: 300 Rolls Found At Lautoka Supermarket

300 rolls of dried leaves believed to be marijuana were found inside a plastic bag.

Akbar To Parents, Teachers: Instil Leadership Values In Children
NEWS

Akbar To Parents, Teachers: Instil Leadership Values In Children

“You have an important role in representing the views of the school and the student body."

Letters To The Editor, Monday 11 February, 2019
Opinion

Letters To The Editor, Monday 11 February, 2019

We can still contribute with pride and distinction, even working shifts. Try us. You have nothing to lose.

OPINION: Keeping Dr Jiko Luveni’s Legacy Alive No Easy Task
Opinion

OPINION: Keeping Dr Jiko Luveni’s Legacy Alive No Easy Task

Whatever happens today, it is hoped that the best person is elected to become Speaker because he or she will carry t...

Ratu Epeli Nailatikau Is Government Nominee For Speaker Of Parliament
NEWS

Ratu Epeli Nailatikau Is Government Nominee For Speaker Of Parliament

SODELPA is expected to nominate lawyer Tanya Waqanika.

Flying Fijians Jerseys To Thank Asia Media Design Trainers
SUNBIZ

Flying Fijians Jerseys To Thank Asia Media Design Trainers

“We’re integrating development of our print and digital operations,” Fiji Sun Publisher/CEO Peter Lomas said.

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