Independence Day

Berlin Tourists Keen To Discover Fiji Rum Variety
Business, SUNBIZ

Berlin Tourists Keen To Discover Fiji Rum Variety

“We really want to see the people and the culture,” Mr Walther said.

Bal Krishna Recalls 1970 Independence
NATION

Bal Krishna Recalls 1970 Independence

“I was a naïve island boy from the copra sheds of Taveuni. All this talk of independence and a new flag had me h...

Grandmother Had Danced For A Prince
NATION

Grandmother Had Danced For A Prince

It was the day Fiji was handed the documents of Independence by a young Prince Charles. The Prince of Wales was the ...

Fijians The World Over Bind To Mark Our Fiji Day
Opinion

Fijians The World Over Bind To Mark Our Fiji Day

A renewed sense of patriotism was evident on Tuesday when Fijians the worldover celebrated our independence day, Fij...

CELEBRATION: Retired Teacher Recalls Independence Day While at Fiji Day Celebrations
NEWS

CELEBRATION: Retired Teacher Recalls Independence Day While at Fiji Day Celebrations

Sitting at Prince Charles Park yesterday to celebrate Fiji’s 47th year of Independence brought back good memories ...

War Veteran: I Helped Raise Flag On Independence Day
NEWS

War Veteran: I Helped Raise Flag On Independence Day

War veteran and chief, Jope Qiriyamo, remembers his historic role on Independence Day in 1970. Mr Qiriyamo, 90, said...

SPEECH: Fiji Day-Learn From Flying Fijians, Says PM
NEWS

SPEECH: Fiji Day-Learn From Flying Fijians, Says PM

My Fellow Fijians, Once again, the whole nation has come together to celebrate Fiji Day 2015 – the 45th anniversar...

Let’s All Work Together: Chief
NEWS

Let’s All Work Together: Chief

The idea of discrimination should not be entertained in our societies because we are all Fijians. Komai Nausori, Rat...

USA Secretary of State Sends Fiji Day Warm Congrats
NEWS

USA Secretary of State Sends Fiji Day Warm Congrats

Republic of Fiji’s Independence Day Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of ...

French Leader Sends Fiji Day Warm Congrats
NEWS

French Leader Sends Fiji Day Warm Congrats

Mister President, On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Fiji, it is my pleasure to convey to Your E...

Temporary Laucala Bay Road Closure Tomorrow
NEWS

Temporary Laucala Bay Road Closure Tomorrow

UPDATE: Members of the public are advised that certain roads in the Laucala Bay area will be closed for the Fiji Day...

ANALYSIS: Reminiscing The Lowering Of Union Jack For Last Time
Opinion

ANALYSIS: Reminiscing The Lowering Of Union Jack For Last Time

Isimeli Bainimara wanted a career in the banking industry. After passing his New Zealand University Entrance exam at...

All Workers To Get Double Pay On Fiji Day
NEWS

All Workers To Get Double Pay On Fiji Day

UPDATE: The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations has clarified that any worker employed on ...

Fiji Independence Day Set This Friday
NEWS

Fiji Independence Day Set This Friday

This Friday, October 9, Fiji will commemorate its 45 years of independence. As Fijians, we can all honor the signifi...

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