380 veteran cane growers in Fiji’s Western Division who have no other form of pension will now receive $100 monthly through the Rarawai Penang Cane Producers Association.
Fiji is well recognised and has a high reputation in peacekeeping duties in war torn countries and our officers need to be mindful of this fact, says Fiji Red Cross director general Filipe Nainoca.
Knowing that he comes up short in terms of experience to other players in the Flying Fijians extended squad has not deterred Sam Matavesi who insists that its up to the individual player to make it work.
Fiji Rugby Union has clarified they do not have the means to afford player allowances for the 28-member national U20s squad to the Junor World Championship.
Miss Fiji School of Medicine, Nubaisha Dean walked away with two awards tonight, the Miss Internet and Miss Best Dressed awards, on the second last day of the 2012 Hibiscus Festival at Albert Park in Suva.
Miss Mai Life Drue Slatter also scooped her second award tonight with the Miss National Tourism title after having won the Research topic award on day one of the festival last Friday.
Miss Vinod Patel Natasha was named Miss Photogenic while Miss Formscaff Vasiti Radekedeke took out the Miss Personality 2012 award.
The Hibiscus Kings 2012 were also presented with special awards tonight.
Mr FBC’s Clarence Dass took away the Mr Internet 2012 with the most votes online. Mr Kris Amusement Ledua Tukana scooped the Mr Personality title while Mr Yellow Ribbon Aman Singh took out the Mr Best Dressed award.
Fiji’s International Platinum recording artist Paulini Curuenavuli was on hand to present the winners their awards.
The festival culminates tomorrow with the crowning of the 2012 Hibiscus King and Queen.
Minister for Education Filipe Bole makes a video call via skype during the launching of the Naiyala High School and community internet services in Tailevu.Photo:Courtesy ...
Bus operators will save 35% costs: DigicelBus companies who opt to use Digicel e-ticketing system will save more than 35% of their costs, says Digicel Fiji chief executive Maurice McCarthy.
Qera to captain Flying FijiansGloucester flanker Akapusi Qera has been named captain for the Flying Fijians opening two Pacific Nations Cup matches against Japan and Canada.
'Green'-tinted SUVs at Seoul Motor ShowGas-guzzling SUVs, eco-friendly electric cars and the odd brave attempt to marry the selling points of both are taking centre stage at the biennial Seoul Motor Show.
Saudi says Internet apps break the rulesSaudi Arabia warned Sunday of "suitable measures" if providers of Internet messenger applications such as WhatsApp fail to comply with its rules, days after the industry said authorities wanted to control such traffic.
Actor Dutt returns to prisonBollywood star Sanjay Dutt today returned to jail to serve his 42 months sentence for firearms offences linked to 1993 blasts which killed 257 people in Mumbai.
CWMH mortuary refurbished, privatisedThe opening of a refurbished mortuary at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH) reflects Fiji government’s commitment to improve medical services and resources around the country, says Minister for Health Dr Neil Sharma.