Ba boy gets Voda scholarship
Growing up with a mother and sister to support, was always a hindrance for me to become a computer engineer. Twenty one year old Ravnith Chand who hails from Ba, who was a recipient of the Voda Scholar Award yesterday s
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Nightlubs warned
Nightclub owners are being once again reminded that minors are not allowed into nightclubs. Assistant Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said from last year they have repeatedly warned nightclub owners that the legal
Shaky start, but a win
A shaky start but a win is a win. This is how we can describe the Digicel Fiji Sevens team winning their opening pool match at the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament in Dubai this morning beating Georgia by 26 points to
Priority to stabilize foreign reserves
The Reserve Bank of Fiji said it recognizes that consistently implementing the right policy mix will be crucial in regaining stability and re-establishing a higher economic growth path for Fiji. RBF Governor Savenaca Na
Govt plans to divest printing interests
The interim government is planning to divest its interests in the Government Printing and Stationary Department as part of its ongoing reform program. Cabinet last year had endorsed to conduct a preliminary study on the
Respect the decision says Yabaki
Respect the decision of the Commonwealth Ministerial Contact Group! Those were the words of the Citizens Constitutional Forum's Executive Director Reverend Akuila Yabaki who said the decisions reached by CMAG can he
Indigenous rights will be protected
A member of the Electoral Commission for Fiji said the Indigenous people's rights will be protected under the new proposed Proportional Representation System. Father David Arms said apart from the 1997 constitution
FWCC organizes march tonight
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) has organized reclaim the night March tonight to mark the International Women's day that falls on Sunday. Co-ordinator Shameema Ali said the march holds a significant calling
USP students receive timely scholarships
A total of 15 students who are first years at the University of the South Pacific (USP) have received their scholarships from Vodafone. The 15 students, ranging from areas in Ba, Labasa and Suva were awarded the scholar
New Town residents still without water
More than 500 residents of New Town in Tacirua have been facing water cuts from the beginning of the week. A resident Jone Dau said they have to get water from family and friends nearby as the water they had collected h
There are some positives: Bainimarama
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he is not surprised with the statement from the Commonwealth Ministerial Action group which has set a deadline for Fiji to conduct elections. Bainimarama said the
Leaders unite for 7s team
It is always said that sports cuts through all the boundaries and in Fiji this is the case when it comes to Sevens rugby. With only eight hours remaining for the World Cup Sevens to kick off in the desert of Dubai, a nu
Nothing will change: Bainimarama
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group can go ahead and kick Fiji out now if it intends to do so in December. Speaking to Radio Tarana in New Zealand, Bainimar
Fiji should remain suspended: Commonwealth
The Commonwealth has decided that Fiji should remain suspended from the Councils of the Commonwealth and in the absence of satisfactory progress in Fiji it would conduct an earlier meeting than September. The Commonweal
Steel prices decrease
Good news for those planning to build a new home and the construction sector as the Commerce Commission has announced significant reduction in the price of steel. Commission Chairman Dr. Mahedra Reddy revealed that the
Lami kava ready for demand
When it comes to rugby, for most of the people in Fiji, kava is a must to have a truly exciting experience and with the World Cup Sevens starting tomorrow morning, the story is expected to be the same in many homes, comm
Sea of black and white expected
Expect a sea of black and white around the country as people prepare to show their support for the Digicell Fiji Sevens team who kick off their campaign to defend the Melrose Cup early tomorrow morning. Some business ho
Villagers try to fix satellite for 7s RWC
Villagers of Naigani Island in Lomaiviti, where Vodafone Fiji Bati vice captain and current Digicel Sevens rep Waisale Suka hails from, are trying their best to fix the satellite in order for them watch Suka in action at
Qarase to file another legal battle
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase is expected to file another legal battle against the interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama in relation to recent statements by Commodore Bainimarama on Qarase's visi
UNIFEM receives $78,237
Violence against women cannot be ignored or condoned. Those were the words of Acting British High Commissioner to Fiji Shaun Cleary while handing a cheque of $78,237 to United Nations Development Fund for Women Regional