Archive [ 2023 May 18 ]

President Biden Cuts Australia And PNG Visits
NEWS

President Biden Cuts Australia And PNG Visits

U.S. President Joe Biden will cut his historic trip to Papua New Guinea to return to complete debt ceiling negotiati...

Periodic Road Maintenance Work On Slow Mode
FIJI NEWS, NATION, NEWS

Periodic Road Maintenance Work On Slow Mode

Fiji Roads Authority chief ex­ecutive officer Kamal Prasad said the progress of periodic road maintenance works suc...

China, Central Asia Ready For Milestone Summit To Build Closers Ties
NEWS

China, Central Asia Ready For Milestone Summit To Build Closers Ties

As a milestone summit is about to open, China and five Central Asian countries are set to build a closer community w...

Piper Duck Is Youngest Wallaroos Captain
Fiji Sports, SPORTS

Piper Duck Is Youngest Wallaroos Captain

The Wallaroos have an­nounced that back-rower Piper Duck will captain the side in Saturday's Test against Fijiana D...

No Pay, No Parliament Activities For FijiFirst MPs
NATION, NEWS

No Pay, No Parliament Activities For FijiFirst MPs

All political parties were given a one-month extension to submit all accounts and other disclosures by April 29, 2023.

Fiji Government Cautious Over State- Owned Enterprises
Business, SUNBIZ

Fiji Government Cautious Over State- Owned Enterprises

Government will tread carefully when it comes to the privatisation of State-owned assets, said Deputy Prime Minister...

Top Golfers Chase $73k Prizemoney
Golf, SPORTS

Top Golfers Chase $73k Prizemoney

“This is a fantastic opportunity for the more than 60 amateur golfers that are taking part in this tournament to p...

New Nadi Viti Mini Base Project
NATION, NEWS

New Nadi Viti Mini Base Project

This was highlighted by the Minister for Housing and Local Government, Maciu Katamotu Nalumisa during the ground-bre...

State- Owned Enterprises Contribute Poorly To Growth Despite Huge Assets
NATION, NEWS

State- Owned Enterprises Contribute Poorly To Growth Despite Huge Assets

Despite total assets worth almost a quarter of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Fiji’s state-owned enterprises contrib...

Skilled Workers Shortage Worries Federation
Business, SUNBIZ

Skilled Workers Shortage Worries Federation

Talks are continuing between the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) and the Government on the need to inc...

Hilton Garden Inn Suva Set To Open May 2025
Business, SUNBIZ

Hilton Garden Inn Suva Set To Open May 2025

Carpenters Properties Limited, director Daniel Whippy said the project began, but slowed down due to the COVID-19 pa...

Western Marine Rainfalls, $500 Richer After Win
SPORTS

Western Marine Rainfalls, $500 Richer After Win

“Sports play an important role in our society. The championship was inclusive and it was encouraging to see all ra...

$4.5 Million Cigarette Factory Upgrade
Business, SUNBIZ

$4.5 Million Cigarette Factory Upgrade

“The investment ensures our processes are consistent with BAT’s best practices and that goods produced here are ...

Some Relief For Nadi Defaulting Ratepayers
NATION, NEWS

Some Relief For Nadi Defaulting Ratepayers

“Ratepayers who clear the principal rates before July 31, 2023, will be entitled for waiver of interests that may ...

Asia Development Bank: EFL Will Struggle
SUNBIZ

Asia Development Bank: EFL Will Struggle

“While EFL has an ambitious pipeline of renewable energy projects, it has struggled in recent years to successfull...

Permanent Secretary Pay Review To Be Assigned
NATION, NEWS

Permanent Secretary Pay Review To Be Assigned

“Permanent secretary salaries are budgeted under the PSC annually,” Mr Rokovada said.

Skipper Cup Now Reduced To ‘Only 1 Round’
Rugby, SPORTS

Skipper Cup Now Reduced To ‘Only 1 Round’

Provincial rugby unions were advised of the change in a memo from national operations manager and acting administrat...

Junior Reps Make Mark At Regional Tennis Meet
SPORTS, Tennis

Junior Reps Make Mark At Regional Tennis Meet

“It was an enormous task for me as a head coach to arrange for national training for children still in school with...

Josh Laqeretabua Ready To Relish Opportunity
SPORTS

Josh Laqeretabua Ready To Relish Opportunity

“It has always been my dream to be called up to play for my parents’ country of birth,” Laqeretabua said.

Paul Bennion Sets Family Record
NATION, NEWS

Paul Bennion Sets Family Record

His journey with APTC began when representatives visited his school, Navuso Agricultural Technical Institute, where ...

Village Boy Graduates, Wants To Set Example
NATION, NEWS

Village Boy Graduates, Wants To Set Example

Being the first person in his family to obtain an accredited certificate and an ambitious individual, he prioritizes...

UN Rep In Fiji, Pacific On Leave Pending An ‘Investigation’
NATION, NEWS

UN Rep In Fiji, Pacific On Leave Pending An ‘Investigation’

The Office of the United Nations to Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu has confirmed that Resident Coo...

Tui Vuna Interested In Buyback Scheme
NATION, NEWS

Tui Vuna Interested In Buyback Scheme

Ratu Aporosa claimed that land was sold to these estate owners during the time of their grandparents, which they int...

Calls To Increase Compensation For Natural Building Resources
NATION, NEWS

Calls To Increase Compensation For Natural Building Resources

Ratu Manoa said landowners, like himself, receive minimal payment, with only $4.50 for one cubic meter of gravel and...

Border Alert For Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara
NATION, NEWS

Border Alert For Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara

Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew has confirmed that a border alert has been issued for Ratu Tevita Uluil...

National Budget Set For June 30th: Biman Prasad
NATION, NEWS

National Budget Set For June 30th: Biman Prasad

"The public can expect a very thoughtful, balanced and a forward-looking budget," he said yesterday.

SODELPA, The People’s Alliance On Radar
NATION, NEWS

SODELPA, The People’s Alliance On Radar

Two political parties in the coalition Government have 30 days to submit its list of sources of funds to the Fijian ...

Knife Point Robbery At Shalimar Street
NATION, NEWS

Knife Point Robbery At Shalimar Street

“At around midnight, five men suddenly jumped onto the porch where we were drinking grog with knives and told us t...

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