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The Melrose Bridge in Sigatoka was lit up in Fiji Blue last night to commemorate Fiji’s 50th year of independence. Minister for Local government Premila Kumar says they still remember the wonderful day when Fiji
Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu says on 10th October 1970, he clearly remembers walking on the gravel road from his village to buy bread and butter before they went and sat down near Thurston Garden to wai
Residents of Father Law Home shared a meal together and were given gifts during their celebration of Fiji's 50th year of independence yesterday. While speaking at the celebration, Minister for Education Rosy Akbar
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says today is not only about celebrating the birth of our nation – of an independent Fiji. He says it’s about celebrating the privilege of being Fijian because that’s what we
63-year-old Saras Wati Goundar vividly remembers everyone celebrating together in their settlement in Kavanagasau in Nadroga on 10th October 1970. She says she was 13-years-old at the time. /+AUDIO-18029670195
FNU Students Association President, Ketan Lal says today is one of the most profound moments for him because students can celebrate this event with unity and pride as Fijians and not divided into groups based on gender,
The Ministry of Agriculture is aiming to increase the value of exports to $100 million in the next two years from the current value of $50 million per annum. Minister of Agriculture, Doctor Mahendra Reddy says ther
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has today released the official commemorative stamp of the 50th Anniversary of Fiji’s Independence, and has urged all Fijians to use it well for the next two years as a constant remin
A 34-year-old man who is convicted for assaulting his wife is a free man now as he has served his sentence during the remand period. Tevita Deve was sentenced to 18 months today and he has served 2 years and 3 mont
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says it is unfortunate that consensus, goodwill, dialogue and bipartisanship are missing from our national political landscape. While paying tribute to the foun
About 54 Fijians living in the urban and suburban areas of the Western and Central Division who have lost their jobs will be given materials to start their own nurseries by the Ministry of Agriculture as they have signe
It was a proud moment for more than a hundred staff and executives of Mechanical Services Limited as they celebrated Fiji’s 50 years of independence. Managing Director Shiv Sharma says it was important for them t
The Fiji National Provident Fund has announced that Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 of the COVID-19 withdrawal assistance will continue. Phase 2 Round 3 CEO Jaoji Koroi says from 28th October, Phase 2 Round 3 w
The stage is set tomorrow for the Fiji Day Food Fair 2020. Lead Organiser and owner of The Rotisserie, Felisha Tuiloma says the Food Fair is a day they have created for everybody to come and enjoy and celebrate Fij
A car wash and a garage along Ratu Dovi Road in Laucala Beach was destroyed in a fire earlier today. Qalo Bula, a staff of the garage says the fire started in the bulk room due to a power point short circuit.
Firefighters have managed to extinguish the fire that has destroyed a car wash on Ratu Dovi Road, Laucala Beach. The National Fire Authority says no one is injured. A car has also been destroyed, another has b
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the patriotism of the people of Fiji has come out clearly this week as we prepare to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Fiji's Independence tomorrow. Bainimarama highlighted this
High Court Judge Justice, Daniel Goundar will sum up the trial of Agape Healing Church Ministry Pastor, Waisake Tulavu on Tuesday. Tulavu is accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another woman o
Four men have been arrested for allegedly breaching quarantine order in Nadi. Acting Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu says the men were exchanging items whilst being kept under quarantine. They have been c
Firefighters are currently trying to control a fire that has engulfed a car wash on Ratu Dovi Road, Laucala Beach. National Fire Authority says no one is injured. Three firetruck are currently at the scene.
