Toulouse 7s Fiji winless after day one
The Fiji Airways’ Fiji men’s side remained winless after day one of the Toulouse tournament in France. The Ben Gollings-coached side had to fight tooth and nail to settle for…
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Girmit Day Leonidas and Fijis first quarantine station
The arrival of indentured labourers from India in the second half of the 1800s had a lasting influence on the early towns of Levuka and Suva. According to historical records,…
Beyond the Scope Diplomatic passports
At a time when Fiji didn’t have a functioning Parliament following the December 2006 coup, several individuals associated with the then interim government obtained a diplomatic passport under the profession…
Address booze problem
Fiji does not have a nightclub problem, Fiji has an alcohol problem. Nadi nightclub investor Faheem Khan said this at the start of public consultations on nightclub opening hours in…
Finau There should be restrictions placed on businesses selling liquor
Waqadra resident Viliame Finau says Sundays were an important day for Christians and should be respected, especially by those unable to control their alcohol consumption. While making submissions at a…
Technology partner for annual tourism expo
Vodafone Fiji has signed up with Tourism Fiji as the technology partner for the Fijian Tourism Expo 2023. In a media release yesterday Vodafone Fiji’s chief marketing officer Rajnesh Prasad…
Crown Princess Mary Villagers resilient
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark described the displaced Nabavatu villagers in Macuata as “a resilient people who carry with them a powerful human spirit”. After meeting with the villagers during…
Room for improvement on future forums Catanasiga
Fiji Council of Social Services (FCOSS) executive director Vani Catanasiga says there is room for improvement when it comes to holding forums similar to the National Economic Summit in the…
Biman I have complete confidence in Patel
Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has come out in support of Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) board chairman Daksesh Patel. Mr Patel was the subject of a scathing attack…