Concern at lack of response
THE fisherman who rescued companions of the late Tui Macuata when their boat sank in the Macuata waters three weeks ago has raised concerns about unanswered calls made to the emergency line - 917.
View ArticleFriction led to fire
THE bus fire at Malaqereqere that claimed 12 lives in August 2008 started from the main wire of the battery rubbing against a displaced engine part, the High Court in Suva heard yesterday.
View ArticleIUCN Urges Careful Planning with Renewables
" Renewable energy interventions are good, but do not overlook the potential impacts on the environment." This is IUCN's advice to the 13 SIDS DOCK Pacific members currently meeting in Nadi, Fiji.
View ArticleBula Quo world premier on Monday
"Bula Quo" the action-comedy movie shot here in Fiji and starring two famous British rockers from the group Status Quo will have it's world premier at Village 6 on Monday.
View ArticleDYWA cooking training program still ongoing
The Department of Youth and Women's Affairs , in collaboration with Origin Energy, the Department of Agriculture , and the Department of Commerce continue to host the "Cooking Training for Women" which...
View ArticleTV starved minnows look at innovative ways to shine
Sky TV's virtual monopoly on sports broadcasting is being challenged not by networks, but by the sports themselves, delivering their own online match coverage using a bit of digital savvy, reports...
View ArticleBoard members were unaware of allowance
THE trial of two former Post Fiji Limited executives Peni Mau and Dhirendra Pratap entered its second day yesterday in the High Court in Suva.
View ArticleFiji FACT pools
Update: 11:52AM EVENLY matched pools were drawn for the Vodafone Fiji FACT at the Vodafone Fiji headquarters in Tamavua this morning.
View ArticleAsian American, Pacific Islanders Heritage Month 2013
We recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month during the month of May.
View ArticleWhere have you been? - Sallies back from Fiji
Brenda Ennever arrives back from Fiji to be greeted by friends Gael Laughland and Gill Scoltock.
View ArticleSoccer: Waitakere warily eye 'quadruple'
Their minds may have wandered to a possible showdown with Auckland City but Waitakere United captain Jake Butler has warned his side about an Amicale comeback in the Oceania Champions League.
View ArticleGerman diplomat confident of improvement in relations
In an interview at Suva's Holiday Inn on Wednesday, Dr Schleich who is in Fiji for the first time, said Germany and the EU were working closely and watching what was happening locally.
View ArticleComplicity awareness
Senior customs officer Timoci Waqaiburotu said foreigners were not familiar with Fiji's geographical terrain so they would seek local help.
View ArticleBrand new home for homeless family
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama congratulates Rikhi Chand after the opening of his new house in Vuda, Lautoka.
View ArticlePNG's interest in vocational studies
Wini Leka of PNG makes a point during the Fiji and Papua New Guinea Ministry of Education meeting in Suva on Wednesday.
View ArticleAustralian immigration detains five Fijians
In an interview with The Fiji Times yesterday, Australian Department of Immigration spokesperson Lancia Jordana said the Fijians, who were among 27 illegal workers and visa over-stayers, were nabbed...
View ArticleNadi crowned karate champs
NADI took out the Fiji Games of the Karate Championship at the Yat Sen Secondary School Hall in Suva yesterday.
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The focus may be on Beniamino Maravu of Saint Bedes College, Waisake Raselala of Sila Central, Francis Kirikirikula of Suva Grammar and Leone Natusa of Natabua High School but there is a strong...
View ArticleMinister greets children
Update: 3:48PM STUDENTS were given a dose of inspiration on Friday afternoon after they were greeted by Education Minister Filipe Bole who said focus in school was an important life-changing factor.
View ArticleKia 5 off to Sweden
The Fiji Times acting chief of staff Timoci Vula explains how the newspaper is put together to the visiting Kia rangers before they fly to Sweden.Picture: MICHELE McCONELL-WILSON A few of them were...
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