Ba crowned new Fiji Fact champs
A new champion has been crowned after the Vodafone Fiji FACT finals between defending champions, Navua and Ba. Ba rewrote their name as the giants of soccer in Fiji after Avinesh Swamy was the savior there for the Me
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Teenager arrested for alleged drug peddling
Police have arrested a 27 year old man of Navosa for allegedly using a 17 year old teenager to transport Marijuana from the highlands of Navosa to Sigatoka town. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said
People taking advantage of sales at Fiji Showcase
The Vodafone Arena is a hive of activity with many taking advantage of the sales on offer as well as to see the international entertainment on offer. And the excitement has also spread to the entertainers themselves. F
Navua, Ba meet in Fiji Fact final
Defending Vodafone Fiji FACT champions, Navua are on track to defend their title after the Southern Forest side beat hosts Lautoka by 2 goals to 1, to book a spot in the finals this afternoon. Navua's goals came fr
Tikoduadua reappointed as AFL Director
Government Spokesperson, Col Pio Tikoduadua has been re-appointed as director to the Airports Fiji Limited for another three years. Col Tikoduadua along with chairman Rick Rickman, and Samuela Tamani have been reappoint
4-year-old drowns in creek
A 4 year old girl drowned in a creek in Naviyago village in Lautoka yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the victim went to collect firewood with her grandmother when the incident took pla
$400,000 provided for construction of new nursing station
More than 10 villages and settlement several kilometers outside Sigatoka town will no longer have to worry about access to health services during times of natural disaster and emergencies after a fund of $400,000 Fijian
Showcase air ticket winner shocked
It was a shock for twenty six year old mother of three, Cherie Raymond to find out that she had won a return ticket to either New Zealand or Australia on Day two of the Fiji Showcase 2010. Raymond said that she had just
Water supply disruptions expected in Samabula
Residents living in the Samabula area are now being asked to store water as there will be a huge operation underway that will see water supply cut during the evening. The areas affected include Ratu Mara road from Samab
FNPF will continue to review its withdrawal policies
The Fiji National Provident Fund said it will continue to review its withdrawal policies to align it to its core function as a pension fund. This was revealed in a summary of the FNPF's 2009 Annual report for the fi
FNPF records net loss for 2009
The Fiji National Provident Fund has recorded a net loss of $181.15 million in 2009. This was revealed in a summary of the FNPF's 2009 Annual Report for the financial year ending 20th June 2009, which stated that t
Fiji 7s coach hopeful of young brigade
Digicel Fiji 7's team coach, Iliesa Tanivula is hopeful that his young side will spark at the Scotland 7's tournament which starts tonight. Tanivula said his young brigade has the potential to reach the top sta
Chance to win air ticket at showcase
Last night’s draw at the Fiji Showcase 2010 the Air Pacific/Pacific Sun competition saw a 13 year old winning herself a return flight to Nadi, and tonight the next person will be having a choice of flying to Austra
PM opens new Nai Volasiga Chapel
I hope that the church will be used for its rightful purpose and help uplift the spiritual life of the students. These are the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama while officially opening the new Nai Vo
Pacific Petroleum Company completes acquisition
The acquisition of BP southwest by Pacific Petroleum Company is a good illustration of Fiji's good market potential. This is according to Pacific Energy Limited Chairperson Bruno Daly. This is after the Pacific Pet
Violence against children leads to other problems
Violence against children knows no boundaries, it cuts across all religion, culture and no society is immune to it. These were the comments made by Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation Dr Jiko Luv
12 schools infested with termites
Twelve schools including the Lautoka Teachers College are now confirmed to be infested with termites and new marquees will be set up for two infested schools in Lautoka. Senior Bio-Security Officer West Lemeki Ratuciciv
Inmate calls for acceptance from public
What life would they lead if they are not accepted in the society? These are the sentiments of an inmate at the Korovou Correction Centre whose paintings were exhibited at the Fiji Prison and Correctional Services Paint
Double act a crowd pleaser
The double act of Dr Rhythm and Majik Pete have been a crowd pleaser at the Fiji Showcase 2010 as the public gets a taste of what beat boxing is. Dr Rhythm who takes to the stage in the next hour said his passion for be
13 year old wins air ticket at Showcase
It was a last minute luck for 13 year old Adi Lusiana Delana at the Fiji Showcase 2010, as her name was drawn as the winner for the Air Pacific and Pacific Sun daily competition. Delana's mother Nelly Lesi said the