Part 1 During the colonial days, there was something called the ‘Fiji Blue Book’. It was a directory of sorts, containing a list of all government appointments. This week’s Discovering Fiji story is centred on a name entered in the Fiji Blue Book belonging to a female called Parbotti. Her real name was Padam Kaur. … Read more
[Source: Oceania Rugby] The Vodafone Fiji Under-20 rugby side has suffered its third successive defeat at the Oceania Championship in Australia. Our side was thrashed by Argentina 61-5 today. Fiji’s only points were scored through an intercept try to halfback Philip Baselala in the 13th minute. Article continues after advertisement The Baby Flying Fijians inside … Read more
[Source: Fijian Government / Facebook] Australian Foreign Affairs Minister, Penny Wong says they appreciate Fiji’s leadership in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine. Wong made the comments following a meeting with Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama at the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting currently underway in Bali, Indonesia. Fiji condemned the Russian invasion in its immediate aftermath … Read more
[Source: Fiji Football] Digicel National Women’s football Coach Lisa Cole has named a 26-player squad for the upcoming OFC Women’s Nations Cup. Head coach Lisa Cole has picked a locally-based team, with the exception of US-based forward Trina Davis. The youthful side includes seven players from both Labasa FC and Ba FC, the two top-performing … Read more
Former PNG prime minister and Member for Ialibu-Pangia and leader of the People’s National Congress Party, Mr. Peter O’Neill said, “James Marape has booked a private jet to travel to Fiji on Sunday to attend the Pacific Island Forum meeting to push for China’s inclusion in the important regional group.” “The Chinese Foreign Minister’s visit … Read more
[Photo: Supplied] Concept plans for the development of the new state-of-the-art Telecom ICT Park have been revealed. Once constructed, it is set to revolutionise Fiji’s information and technology industry and boost our growing BPO sector. The Telecom ICT Park was announced in the 2021 National Budget by Minister for Communications, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, pledging the support … Read more
[Photo: Supplied] Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has proposed to India’s Minister for External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar that Fiji is willing to host the World Hindi Conference in the first quarter of next year. The Conference is an international event that brings together several Hindi scholars and writers from different parts of the world who contribute … Read more
Travel 9 Jul, 2022 08:00 PM3 minutes to read It was their sons’ love of peanut butter that kicked off the business for the Pickering family. Photo / supplied Gary Pickering from Island Style Peanut Butter talks about favourite flavours, Bula spirit, and the best spots for hiking and snorkelling in Fiji. We got the … Read more
NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is issuing a measles health alert for the Solomon Islands following outbreak of measles in Fiji and new cases being reported in many parts of the World. Solomon Islands/CIA The alert must be taken seriously as the borders are now open and international flights resume. … Read more
Pacific Islander youths and environmental campaigners have gathered in Fiji to amplify calls for measures to enforce the Paris Agreement to limit global warming, ahead of next week’s Pacific Islands Forum. On board a flotilla, the campaigners from Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, Greenpeace Australia Pacific and Amnesty International Australia said they are calling … Read more