Province Seeks Church’s Forgiveness
A new chapter unfolded yesterday for followers of the Roman Catholic faith in Namosi Province. This was after the province’s paramount chief, Tui Namosi Ratu Suliano Matanitobua, and other village...
View ArticleRKS Landowners Want Compensation
Landowners of Ratu Kadavulevu School in Lodoni, Tailevu-North want compensation. According to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the iTaukei Affairs, Savenaca Kaunisela, the landowners...
View ArticleSt John’s Cadets On First Parade
St John’s College in Cawaci, Ovalau, held its first cadet passing-out parade last Saturday. School principal Father Ekuasi Manu said that about 580 students took part in the parade. “I have been the...
View ArticleDarwin Road Named After Fijian
It was a proud moment for the Fijians in Darwin, Australia, on Tuesday as they witnessed the official naming and unveiling of ‘Nuku Road’ named after a Fijian, the late Pauliasi Nuku – also known as...
View Article‘Cadetship Brings Out Important Values’
The cadet programme helps educate students with important values for the future, says Commissioner Central Meleti Bainimarama. Mr Bainimarama made the comment during Queen Victoria School’s cadet...
View ArticleBau, The Best House
Bau House achieved the Best House Overall award during their cadet passing- out parade at the school yesterday. The Bau House Platoon Commander Kinivuwai Volavola and Platoon Sergeant Nacanieli...
View ArticleAsaeli Follows In Dad’s Footsteps
Asaeli Saladuadua, 18, might be new to the cadet drills in school but his not new to military life. “My father, Colonel Ilisoni Saladuadua, is my greatest mentor and I am proud to achieve such an award...
View ArticleHeadboy Sirivalu Upbeat On Future
Queen Victoria School (QVS) head boy Pauliasi Sirivalu, 18, is enthusiastic about his future, saying he hopes to join the military when he finishes high school. Pauliasi made the comment after the...
View ArticlePresident Ratu Epeli Leaves For Coronation
President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, left yesterday for Nukua’lofa, Tonga, to attend the coronation of King Tupou VI. Ratu Epeli has close blood ties with the Tongan Royal Family. The President’s private...
View ArticleCoronation Of Tonga’s King
The king of the Pacific island nation of Tonga, Tupou VI, has been formally crowned, more than three years after ascending to the throne. Foreign royals, including the Crown Prince of Japan, attended...
View ArticleGovt Pushes Healthy Lifestyle Message
Non- communicable diseases were the feature of volunteer group Soroptimist International’s 20th anniversary for its Sigatoka club on Saturday. It was a celebration of a group’s achievement on their...
View ArticleBee-keeping Thrives In Kavula
The women in the Bua province have shown great potential in becoming self-sufficient through managing income-generating projects like bee- keeping. This was brought under the spotlight at the Bua Craft...
View ArticleDr Luveni Meets RKS Students
Students of Ratu Kadavulevu School on Tuesday had the rare opportunity to meet the Speaker to Parliament, Dr Jiko Luveni. During the Parliament’s ‘Meet the Speaker’ outreach programme at the school, Dr...
View ArticleCouncil Revives Coral Coast Fete
The Vodafone Coral Coast Carnival is set to resurface this year. The Sigatoka Town Council’s chief executive officer, Tulsi Ram, said the council was going ahead with the event. “I came here in...
View ArticleFirst Luxury Coach For Sigatoka Town
When Coastline Transport director Mohammed Imtiaz Gul bought his first bus in 2005, he didn’t realise he would be the biggest bus operator in Sigatoka. Not bad for a man who started his first job as a...
View ArticleNo Unemployment Issue: Prasad
There is no unemployment issue in Savusavu, says Savusavu District Advisory Councillor Munesh Prasad. He said there are many resorts and building industries coming up in Savusavu. “I have been told...
View ArticleBus Stand Safety Raised
Safety at the Labasa Bus Stand was questioned by Labasa stakeholders during the Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) projects stakeholders meeting at Labasa Civic Centre yesterday. The issue was brought up after...
View Article‘Waste Management Critical’
Assistant Minister for Local Government, Housing and Environment Lorna Eden says waste management is a significant management process that is critical in any municipality. Mrs Eden made the comment...
View ArticleResort Hosts Careers Fair
The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) hosted its annual careers fair at the Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort and Spa, Yanuca Island, yesterday....
View ArticleVatudova Bridge opens
A major travelling inconvenience on the main highway between Labasa and Seaqaqa has now been resolved, with the completion of a temporary bridge at Vatudova outside Labasa Town. The new bridge is a...
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