Cooks finalise prep for Netball World Youth Cup
The Cook Islands are in the final stretch of preparations for July’s Netball World Youth Cup, focussing on strength and fitness. The Under-21 side had two camps resulting in a squad of 12 players being...
View ArticleChanges to Super Rugby line up imminent
The governing body of Super Rugby will announce the future format of the competition tonight. It will bring an end to a month of confusion and speculation about the format of the mostly southern...
View ArticleDates announced for 2018 RWC 7s
Rugby fans here in Fiji can now plan their trip to San Francisco for the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018. The tournament organizers have confirmed that the three-day festival of world-class rugby will be...
View ArticleFiji unbeaten in Hong Kong
Australia, South Africa, USA and Fiji remain unbeaten at the Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens as day two produced yet another day of thrilling sevens action in the Hong Kong heat. With Madness...
View ArticleFiji beat New Zealand in Hong Kong
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team topped Pool C but were almost tripped up by a fierce performance from Wales in their first match on day two. Having lost to the Welsh in Sydney earlier in the series (which...
View ArticleFijian Elections Office to conduct USP Elections
The Fijian Elections Office will conduct the upcoming elections for the University of the South Pacific Students Association. The approval was granted by the Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed – Khaiyum....
View ArticleConcerns raised on travel agents role in Seasonal work scheme
Seasonal work employment opportunities cannot be processed through registered local travel agents. This was highlighted by the Minister for Employment Jone Usamate following queries from members of the...
View ArticleFSC reveals more reasons on the closure of Penang sugar mill
The Fiji Sugar Corporation has revealed additional information on why it closed the Penang sugar mill, saying two independent audits were carried out on the future feasibility of the mill. CEO Graham...
View ArticleRakiraki farmers told to raise their grievances
Rakiraki farmers were today asked to speak about their grievances in light of the closure of the Penang mill. At a Fiji Cane Growers Association meeting, more than 80 farmers were told that they needed...
View ArticleMarriot Resort now open for business
The Fiji Marriot Resort Momi Bay is officially now open. Work on the resort started in 2014 with an estimated budget around $200 million. The resort contains 250 rooms, including 22 open-water bure...
View ArticlePrakash sent on Leave
The Board of the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji has sent its acting chief executive officer on leave, pending an investigation against him. Board Chairman Professor Rajesh Chandra has confirmed this...
View ArticleFRCA conducts tax education
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority is now actively engaging and visiting business houses, to educate them on their tax obligation and at the same time, assisting them to file their tax returns...
View ArticleFiji claims third consecutive Hong Kong 7s title
The Vodafone Fiji 7s side put up a very structured performance last night, to claim our third consecutive Hong Kong 7s title. It was also Fiji’s third ‘hat-trick’ in Hong Kong. Fiji beat South Africa...
View ArticleWoman critical at Lautoka Hospital
A woman is in critical condition at the Lautoka Hospital, after she was involved in an accident in the heart of Lautoka City this morning. It’s alleged the woman went under a bus. Police Spokesperson,...
View ArticleFiji 7s team top seed in pool A Singapore 7s
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team is the top seed in pool A for the Singapore 7s. The draw has been made for the next round as Hong Kong tournament winners Fiji, top Pool A along with Canada, Russia and the...
View ArticleSuper Rugby to be reduced to 15-team format in 2018
Two South African and one Australian team will be cut for the 2018 Super Rugby season. The restructuring comes after widespread criticism of the first season of the 18-team format, which was introduced...
View ArticleFiji 7s team on second place in points table
After last night’s win in Hong Kong, the Vodafone Fiji 7s side has moved to second place on the overall series standings. Fiji collected 22 points for their win, and they now trail leaders South Africa...
View ArticleNasoko continues to impress
Kalione Nasoko continued his consistent form in the world series this season. The Waya villager from Yasawa worked over time last night in the final. Nasoko was named the player of the final following...
View Article‘Waqabaca has not resigned’– Karan
Fiji’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Filimoni Waqabaca has not resigned and is still part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs program. Answering to questions posted on Social Media, Foreign Affairs,...
View Article70 year old woman dies in Lautoka accident
A woman in her 70s passed away at the Lautoka Hospital this afternoon. Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro says that the woman was involved in an accident in the heart of Lautoka City this morning. It’s...
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