Archive [ 2020 October 7 ]

Two Allegedly Found With Illicit Drugs Get Bail
Crime & Court

Two Allegedly Found With Illicit Drugs Get Bail

Accused persons Ritesh Kumar, 50, and Simione Serukalou, 26, appeared before Magistrate Jeremiah Savou.

116-Year-Old Suva Retailer Caines Jannif Recognised
SUNBIZ

116-Year-Old Suva Retailer Caines Jannif Recognised

Being the oldest retailer, operating in the City of Suva for 116 years, Caines Jannif has stamped its mark in the ph...

50th Anniversary Of Independence Commemorative Medal Investiture Ceremony Day 3
Photo Feature

50th Anniversary Of Independence Commemorative Medal Investiture Ceremony Day 3

Fiji50 Independence Day Parade Rehearsal
Photo Feature

Fiji50 Independence Day Parade Rehearsal

RFMF personnel prepare the cannons for significant 21 gun salute for Fiji 50th Independence Day parade on October 10...

Rain Disrupts Vanua Semifinals
SPORTS

Rain Disrupts Vanua Semifinals

The Fiji Rugby Union in a circular dated October 5, advised the Unions of the changes.

Women In Business President Dedicates Medal To Dad
NATION

Women In Business President Dedicates Medal To Dad

“Today was my turn. As I walked up to receive the medal, I could remember the values my father had taught us,” M...

Jenny Seeto Dedicates Medal To Late Husband
NATION

Jenny Seeto Dedicates Medal To Late Husband

Businesswoman and community champion, Jenny Seeto, was among the 31 people honoured with the 50th Anniversary of Ind...

Landslide Forces Saqani High School Closure
NEWS

Landslide Forces Saqani High School Closure

There was a great deal of soil that needed to be cleared before they would allow students to return to school.

Unknown To Each Other, Begum And Tevi Recognised 50 Years Later
NATION

Unknown To Each Other, Begum And Tevi Recognised 50 Years Later

Two women unknown to each other, both with babies in their arms, stood at Albert Park in Suva on October 10, 1970 to...

President Rewards Suva Firefighters For Their Services
NATION

President Rewards Suva Firefighters For Their Services

Four retired firemen were awarded the 50th anniversary of Independence Commemorative Medal at the State House yesterday.

For Final Lap
SPORTS

For Final Lap

There will be no rugby this weekend including the Vodafone Vanua Championship semifinals which should decide the two...

Tulavu Trials: Complainant Alleges Pastor Had Sex With Her To Heal Her Curse
Crime & Court

Tulavu Trials: Complainant Alleges Pastor Had Sex With Her To Heal Her Curse

A 31-year-old woman has alleged that Pastor Waisake Tulavu had sexual intercourse with her for her to be healed from...

Fiji Gained Independence From Britain 50 Years Ago
WORLD

Fiji Gained Independence From Britain 50 Years Ago

Fiji Day – the national day of Fiji, celebrated on October 10 – marks the anniversary of both Fiji’s cession t...

Truck Veers Off Road At Nauluvatu Settlement Along Reservoir Road
Photo Feature

Truck Veers Off Road At Nauluvatu Settlement Along Reservoir Road

A ten-wheeler truck veered of the road and tumbled as the driver lost control of the truck at Nauluvatu settlement a...

Politics Of Fear Resurfaces As Rabuka Tries To Placate Indo-Fijians, Targeted In His 1987 Coups, With Peace Promise
Explainer

Politics Of Fear Resurfaces As Rabuka Tries To Placate Indo-Fijians, Targeted In His 1987 Coups, With Peace Promise

He assured people that they had no reason to fear him because he was not the same Rabuka who, as a then colonel in t...

Allegations Against Prof Pal Versus BDO Investigation
Analysis

Allegations Against Prof Pal Versus BDO Investigation

University of the South Pacific Vice Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia presented a list of allegations against his ...

Fiji Reaffirms Partnership With UNHCR In “Addressing Disaster Displacement”
NATION

Fiji Reaffirms Partnership With UNHCR In “Addressing Disaster Displacement”

Speaking at this virtual High Level Meeting, PM Bainimarama spoke on the current regional and national efforts to ad...

Courts IDC: Giants Fall
SPORTS

Courts IDC: Giants Fall

Nasinu striker Marlon Tahioa saw the gap after a defensive blunder by the central Suva defenders and made no mistake...

Yalava Bus Crash Injures 40, Passenger Tells
NEWS

Yalava Bus Crash Injures 40, Passenger Tells

Deo Kumari, a social welfare recipient, said she was returning home in the bus after doing her shopping in town.

Plan For Two-Bedroom House Worth $18K Launched
NEWS

Plan For Two-Bedroom House Worth $18K Launched

She said most houses in these areas were not compatible with Cyclone certifications.

Bus Accident In Naduri Claims Life Of Woman
NEWS

Bus Accident In Naduri Claims Life Of Woman

A woman who was one of the 31 passengers travelling in a bus that was involved in an accident in Naduri yesterday af...

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