Fiji’s information and technology industry and the growing BPO sector are expected to be revolutionised as the concept plans for the development of the new state-of-the-art Telecom ICT Park have been revealed. Telecom Fiji Chief Executive Officer, Charles Goundar, says they are really excited about this project as it will enable a wide range of … Read more
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, the Hon Manasseh Damukana Sogavare was accorded a red carpet welcome on his arrival in Suva Fiji over the weekend. PM Sogavare and Madam Sogavare welcomed at Nausori airport upon arrival. Photo: PM Press Secretariat Prime Minister Sogavare is in Fiji for this week’s 51st Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting from … Read more
Players, officials and fans entering Ratu Ganilau Park this week for the Fiji Bitter Savusavu 7s have been advised to wear mask, be fully vaccinated and follow COVID protocols to be part of the four-day event. Tournament director Malakai Yamaivava said Government and the Fiji Rugby Union had instructed strict adherence to the health protocols … Read more
Katherine Knott , Bryan McKenzie According to their page on the Inter-Fraternity Council of the University of Virginia, the local chapter of Phi Gamma Delta prides itself on “friendship, knowledge, service, morality, and excellence.” According to UVa’s spring Hazing Misconduct report, the fraternity also cajoled new members into a binge-eating race of food crates filled … Read more
Lack of trust and confidence in the Government and its overall administration of justice and policies is a “binding constraint” and the reason for the lack of private and foreign investment in the country, claims National Federation Party leader Professor Biman Prasad. Prof Prasad said overall governance was “extremely critical” to creating the right investment … Read more
Mesovu (Fiji) Pte Limited is the first to produce and sell goat-milk soap in Fiji. Beatrice Nast says she has developed this Medium, Small and Micro Enterprise by herself, which has been a journey of growth, innovation and determination. https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/110722-ST-Nast.mp3 “So, as I said before, this is Fiji’s first goat-milk soap and it’s 100% organic, … Read more
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has appealed against the Magistrates order of discharging Prime Fiji Limited without imposing a due sentence as directed by the High Court. FICAC has appealed on two grounds that the learned Magistrate erred in law and facts when he erroneously decided the company could not be sentenced in the … Read more
(Vax Before Travel) The ongoing measles outbreak in Fiji has recently spread to other South Pacific islands. On July 4, 2022, The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services issued a measles health alert. Measles vaccination coverage throughout the Solomon Islands is currently about 40%, far below the WHO’s suggested minimum level. There is no specific … Read more
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