Man dies of drowning
The man whose body was found in a creek in Vunato settlement Lautoka earlier this week died of drowning. Police confirmed that the post mortem which was conducted yesterday revealed that the man died of drowning. Assi
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Parents urged to plan activities for school break
Education Minister Filipe Bole has called on parents to plan activities for the two weeks break. Bole said for most parents and guardians, the upcoming two weeks holiday will certainly be a handful, as they think of way
4x100m finals expected to be a thriller
The 4x100 meters senior boys relay heats has just finished at the TFL Stadium with the finals later this afternoon expected to be a real thriller. This is how our commentators Ravi Sharma and Master Mika described the h
46 gold medals up for grabs
The 4x100 meters relay heats are currently underway at the TFL National Stadium and day two of the Coca-Cola Games is already building up to be one of the upsets and even tougher competition with 46 gold medals up for gr
Tui Namosi accepts invitation from Prisons Commander
The Chiefs of the Namosi Provincial Council were grateful to hear that Namosi province has the lowest number of inmates in jail. This was revealed by the Prisons and Correctional Department Yellow Ribbon spokesperson, S
Statutory Reserve Deposit requirement to rise
All Commercial banks in Fiji will have to increase the amount of money to be held as a reserve deposit with the Reserve Bank of Fiji after a decision taken by the RBF Board. The RBF has decided to increase the Statutor
Day two starts with upset
The protest filed by Queen Victoria School for a re-run of the 200 meters heats which was expected to take place this morning will not take place. We join Vijay Narayan with this report. The first gold medal of day
Extra bus services for Coke Games
"Please be Careful" This is the message from the Fiji Bus Operators Association President Zane Dean to Bus drivers and passengers when travelling especially with the Coca-Cola games on. Dean is urging bus dri
Savou wins 100m final, Banuve disqualified
Suva Grammar Schools Mataiasi Savou has been crowned the Blue ribbon champion as he took out the Senior boys 100 meters final title in the last hour after Marist Brothers High Schools star runner, Banuve Tabakaucoro was
100m, 400m finals to go down to the wire
It is expected to go down to the wire as we gear up for the 100 and 400 meter finals in the next hour to decide who the king and queen of secondary schools athletics. And there are some major developments as Games Offi
3 men questioned in relation to alleged murder
It has been confirmed that two men and a woman have been taken in for questioning in relation to the alleged murder of a 50 year old woman of Labasa whose body was found on her door step last night. The alleged inciden
Water disruptions expected
Residents living in high areas in Samabula, along princess road, mead road and Lakeba Street, please start storing water now as you will be experiencing water disruptions throughout the day. The Water Authority said thi
Competition heats up
Marist Brothers High School leads the boys division and Adi Cakabau School lead the girls division in day one of the Coca Cola games at the TFL National Stadium. But with the 100 meter and 400 meter finals coming up thi
Upset in Senior Boys 400m heats
An upset has been created in the Senior Boys 400m heats where defending champion and favourite Eroni Cagi of Suva Grammar School was beaten by Nadi College Student Epeli Kavarua. We cross over to Vijay Narayan for the l
No Saturday or Holiday classes
There will be no Saturday or Holiday Classes in all schools. These were some of the issues discussed at the two day Fiji Principals Association 105th Conference that ended yesterday. Education Ministry's Dire
ANZ, Fiji Times Cyclone Appeal donates $100,000
ANZ and Fiji Times Cyclone Appeal today donated $100,000 to the Fiji Red Cross Society. ANZ had kick started the joint appeal with $50,000 in March and Fiji Times contributing $15,000. The remaining $35,000 was raised
Marist, ACS take charge
It’s been a blistering start on day one of the Coca Cola Games, as Marist Brothers and ACS taking the early lead on the medal tally. We now cross over to Vijay Narayan for the latest at the TFL Stadium. The
Businesses have to be honest, responsible-AG
Businesses have to be honest and responsible with the quality of their goods and services. These are the sentiments of Attorney General Aiyaz Saiyaad Khaiyum who was Chief guest at the "Made in Fiji" and "
Students from Dilkusha Home receives VIP treatment
Students from the Dilkusha Home in Nausori will be receiving VIP treatment at the Total corporate booth at the TFL National Stadium today and tomorrow and a chance to cheer their athletes with top Executives. Total Fiji
Naivalu through with ease
After the heats in the Intermediate boys 100 meters, Suva Grammar School looks favorite to take out the event as Lepani Naivalu and Waisale Ledua came through their heat with ease. Naivalu and Ledua hold the fastest tim