43 articles tagged "era"
Australia’s Attorney-General, Michelle Anne Rowland, who has Fijian heritage, has conveyed her heartfelt congratulations to the people of Fiji and to all Fijian Australians as the nation marks its 55th Independence Da
VITIFM personality, Paula Roko Nabuta fondly known as ‘Ouch Mama’ will be laid to rest today. The funeral service will start at 10am today at Saint Mark Anglican Church in Balabala Crescent, Newtown. He wi
The final journey home of VITIFM personality, Paula Roko Nabuta fondly known as ‘Ouch Mama’ starts this evening. Roko’s funeral cortege will leave CWM Hospital Mortuary at 6.40pm. For those who want to s
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Head Coach Osea Kolinisau says he has lost his mentor and hero whom he considers Superman. Kolinisau’s father, a former Military personnel and the Founder of the Kingdom Ambassado
Opposition MP Jone Usamate has raised questions about provisions in the Employment Relations Act regarding workers' contracts, asking whether the principle of "equal pay for equal work" still applies in the legislation.
Muaniweni residents are pleading with the public for assistance to help rebuild the Muaniweni Crematorium after it was destroyed in a fire on the 26th of October. Muaniweni Advisory Councilor, Mukesh Deo says this is
The late Professor Tupeni Baba was a giant of an intellect and this is what made him stand out among the academics not only in Fiji and the Pacific but further afield. This is the message shared by University of Fiji Vi
Former politician, Ambassador, Secretary to Cabinet and Chair of the Public Service Commission Poseci Bune has passed away. It is understood that Bune passed away at the Nadi Hospital this morning due to prostate c
The New Generation Party has been de-registered as a political party with immediate effect following continued breach of the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding & Disclosures) Act, 2013. Acting R
Maleli Varawa from Paradise Beverages, Fiji's leading alcohol beverages manufacturer, has been nominated for the development of future leaders in Fiji through the company’s renewal of its sponsorship of the Leadership
Former RFMF Commander and Great Council of Chiefs Chairman Ratu Epeli Ganilau has been laid to rest at the chiefly burial site of Delai Vuniduva in Somosomo, Taveuni. Ratu Epeli is buried beside his father, the lat
Prominent kirtan singer, Shaanal Divlesh Nand has passed away due to cancer related complications. Nand who was also known as Shaan was 21-years-old and in his young career had already released 4 albums. His a
If each of us took responsibility and saw the pain in the people around us, took that one step, had the will, we could all be like Allen. Assistant Minister for Women and Poverty Alleviation, Sashi Kiran highlighte
The Acting Leader of the New Generation Party, Varinava Tiko says many of the well-known political parties are holding big rallies in towns and cities to share their political messages, however, many communities he visi
The New Generation Party have submitted 5 names to the Fijian Elections Office this afternoon for the 2022 General Elections. The 5 proposed candidates are Varinava Tiko, Ratu Isireli Dausiga, Wane Veiba, Aminisit
People’s Alliance Leader and former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he believes the late Justice Jai Ram Reddy was one of the most illustrious descendants of the girmityas through his public service, legal career,
TISI Sangam says the late Jai Ram Reddy sustained a strong sense of common citizenship among all Fijians while maintaining respect and dignity for the i-Taukei as the original inhabitants of the land. Reddy who was
Former Leader of the Opposition, former Judge of the International Court of Rwanda, former National Federation Party Leader and former Attorney General, Jai Ram Reddy has passed away.
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says the late Justice Jai Ram Reddy understood that the security of Indo Fijians lay in a deeper and more meaningful relationship with Fiji’s indigenous people.
It is unfortunate the full 18 percent FNPF contribution has not been reverted in the National Budget and the accumulated loss in the long term will be substantial. This is according to the Fiji Teachers Confederati
