Fiji 7s win Plate final
The Digicel Fiji 7s team has just won the Plate final of the South Africa 7s after beating France 45-19. Fiji led 19-12 at halftime with tries from Osea Kolinisau, Donasio Ratubuli and Samisoni Viriviri. The nat
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Fiji 7s coach expected to name stronger side in quarterfinal
Digicel Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan is expected to name a much stronger side in the quarterfinal tonight than the one that took the field against Scotland. Ryan said he wanted to test out some of the other players during
Fiji to meet Samoa in Cup Quarterfinal
The Digicel Fiji 7s team will now face Samoa in the first cup quarterfinal of the South Africa 7s tonight. This is after they topped pool A beating Australia 26-5, France 27-7 and Scotland 29-12. Following the win over
Accountability applies to everyone-Narayan
“Accountability applies to everyone” These were the words of Communications Fiji Limited News Director Vijay Narayan while speaking to about 300 delegates at the 15th Attorney General’s Confer
Priest or clergies cannot be involved in Politics-Archbishop
The Catholic Church together with the Methodist Church of Fiji has urged for a much more clear meaning of a secular state which has been stated in the new constitution. This has been raised during the 15th Attorney
New law to make Minister’s assets and liabilities public
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has stated that people who wish to be elected in government should set the tone for the rest of the nation. Speaking in Natadola, Commodore Bainimarama said previously the
Nelson Mandela passes away
Former South African president Nelson Mandela has passed away at the age of 95. BBC News reports South African President Jacob Zuma announced on national television this morning that Mandela had passed away peacefu
Landlords complain on damage caused to buildings rented by govt
Concerns have been raised by various landlords on the extensive damage caused to the buildings that have been rented out to Government. The Public Service Commission confirmed receiving a number of reports and compl
Over 200 people expected to attend 15th AG’s Conference today
More than two hundred people are expected to attend the 15th Attorney Generals Conference 2013 which starts this morning at the Inter Continental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa in Natadola. Attorney General Aiyaz
Boivert’s FRU contract terminated
The Fiji Rugby Union board has today terminated the employment contract of their National Academy Program’s Manager Frank Boivert after being served a notice by the Immigration Department on Tuesday for employing
Na Ka Levu laid to rest
“He always looked out for the people.” These were the words of Bau chief Ratu Tu’uakitau Cokanauto while delivering his eulogy on behalf of the Kubuna confederacy during the funeral service of the
Nadroga high chief to be laid to rest today
The Paramount chief of Nadroga the late Turaga Bale Na Ka Levu Ratu Sakiusa Makutu will be laid to rest today at his Sautabu called "Tana". The Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama will lead the governm
Former PWD workers in court for causing a loss to PWD
Eleven former workers of the Public Works Department and the director of Professional Stationery Services appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court for allegedly causing a loss of more than $34,000 to the Public Works Depar
Over $80M spent on wages and salaries for Health Ministry staff
Over $80 million was spent alone on wages and salaries for the Ministry of Health staff last year. It has been revealed in the 2011 and 2012 National Health Accounts Report which was launched by Health Minister Dr.
Fees not compulsory for extracurricular activities-Bole
It is not compulsory for Parents and Guardians to pay for any extracurricular fees like Scouts, Girl Guides, Cadets, excursions and swimming classes. This is after some parents and guardians of Nadi Airport School h
Amnesty International welcomes progress of investigations
The Amnesty International Australia has welcomed the news that Fiji Police are moving forward with their investigation of a video showing two recaptured prisoners beaten up earlier this year. Crisis Campaigner for A
Govt yet to receive third penalty payment from casino developer
The government is yet to receive the third US$100,000 penalty from the developers of the casino project, One Hundred Sands Limited. The third penalty payment kicked in from the 1st of this month which was last Sunday.&
Tui Tavua passes away
The people of Tavua are mourning the death of the Tui Tavua Ratu Jale Ratu who passed away after a short illness on Saturday afternoon. This was confirmed by the Mata ni Tikina of Tavua Apisalome Uluisova after the Vanu
Education Ministry looks to meet with Veiuto Primary School
The Ministry of Education will be looking to meet with the Veiuto Primary School management board sometime this week in relation to the school asking parents for advanced payment of school fees. Permanent Secretary for
Pacific Sun only services routes based on demands
Pacific Sun soon to be Fiji Link said they service routes based on demands. This is after Fiji asked Pacific Sun General Manager Shaenaz Voss why they do not have daily flights from Suva to Savusavu. Voss said P