61 articles tagged "fiji-50"
The statue of the postman that was unveiled at the Post Fiji Triangle in Suva last Friday, will be put up at the General Post Office. Post Fiji says it was initially decided that the statue would be placed at the G
Former Prime Minister and current Opposition Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka was part of the 30 recipients of the Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative medal today. Hot Bread Kitchen owner, Doctor Mere Samisoni, FASANOC Presi
The Prince of Wales today watched Fijian soldiers perform traditional dances and songs to mark Fiji's 50th anniversary as an independent country. Five Fijian soldiers of The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Re
Foreign leaders from the around the world have wished Fiji well as it celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence. In a congratulatory message to President Jioji Konrote, Queen Elizabeth II said she remembers f
As the nation celebrates its 50th year of independence, Australia has reaffirmed that it will continue to strengthen its relationship with Fiji in these trying times. In a video message to the Fijian people, Austra
President Jioji Konrote says no matter how we arrived here, no matter who our ancestors are, we all make Fiji special and strong. In his message on Fiji’s 50th anniversary of independence, Konrote says when we st
Fiji Airways today celebrated the country’s 50th year of independence with a special FJ50 ‘Flight against cancer’ with 66 passengers on board its flagship A350-900XWB aircraft. FJ50 offered a rare bird’s-ey
The Prince of Wales says throughout all these years Fiji and her people have held a special place in his heart and he had dearly hoped to be here this year to join in celebrating Fiji’s 50th anniversary of independenc
Fifty trees were planted today by the children from Kids First Centre and some children who attended the Fiji Day Food Fair at the Fiji Sports Council carpark. While officiating at the tree planting, Prime Minis
Hundreds of people from all walks of life are spending Fiji Day at the Fiji Day Food Fair at the Fiji Sports Council carpark. A total of 70 vendors and other small businesses including ride operators, face painters
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
Thousands of people were at Albert Park this morning to commemorate Fiji’s 50th year of independence and also witness the Fiji Day Parade by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Fiji Navy and Fiji Police Force.
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
There is excitement and happiness around Fiji today as we celebrate 50 years of being an independent country. It was on 10th October 1970 at Albert Park when Prince Charles handed over the instruments of independ
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
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 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
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
Weightlifting Fiji President Della Shaw Elder has dedicated her commemorative medal for Fiji’s 50th Anniversary of Independence to her late parents who have always supported her in her sporting career. Shaw who w
