Nadi beats Rifle Range 1-nil to win Open Grade 2024 Girmit tournament
Nadi has been crowned the Open grade 2024 Girmit tournament champion after beating Rifle Range 1-nil at Nadovu Park. The team was awarded $1,000 and a trophy after t
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Police urge parents on children’s safety during this school break
Police are urging parents and guardians to be vigilant and aware of their children’s safety during the school break following the deaths of two children who drowne
Girmit can never be an occasion for celebration – Chaudhry
While the debasing experience of Girmit has a place in our history, it can never be an occasion for celebration, instead, we need to honour our Girmitya forefathers who h
Coalition govt is progressing despite challenges – Rabuka
The People’s Coalition Government is holding firm and progressing as expected despite challenges. This was the reassurance made by the Prime Minister, Sitiveni
Canada’s forthcoming embassy to be situated in Fiji
The forthcoming establishment of Canada’s inaugural embassy in the Pacific Islands is set to be situated in Fiji. Brampton East Ontario Member of Parliament, Ma
Through intercultural dialogue govt aims to bridge ethnic cohesion – Ratu Wiliame
Through the Girmit Day intercultural dialogue, community engagement and initiatives, the government aims to bridge ethnic-cohesion and helped nurture a more inclusive and
Girmit commemoration is a time to reflect on the past – Charan Jeath Singh
Girmit commemoration has a lot of significance as it is a time to reflect on the past and ensure our forefather's struggles and sacrifices are not forgotten. Minister
UniFiji commemorates Girmit Day with the launch of 'Landings'
The University of Fiji started the national Girmit celebrations on a high note by officially launching a collection of poems, prose and reflections called 'Landings' at i
Ram Kehwa remembers the tough days from Girmit era
As we celebrate Girmit day today, 75-year-old Ram Kehwa of Laqere, Labasa says he has spent his childhood among Girmityas and has seen the tough days his grandparents and
Fiji Airways to assist customers affected by Air Vanuatu grounding flights
Fiji Airways will assist Fijian nationals that was affected by the grounding of Air Vanuatu flights after it filed for insolvency. In a statement, Fiji Airways says an
109-year-old shares girmit memories ahead of Girmit Day
As we commemorate Girmit Day this weekend, 109-year-old Gangamma has shared the struggles she and her ancestors went through and how far they have come. Gangamma who i
Vernacular language should be compulsory in school curriculum - Chaudhry
Former Prime Minister and Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says the Hindi and iTaukei languages should be made compulsory in the school curriculum for people to
Health Ministry silent on delayed advisory for recalled Enalapril tablets
The Ministry of Health has yet to give a reason as to why a public advisory was not issued earlier for the recall of Ray ENAP-10 Enalapril Maleate 10mg and 5mg tablets an
12-year-old boy drowns in Wainibuka River
A 12-year-old boy has drowned on Wednesday afternoon in the Wainibuka River. The boy from Nayavu Village was swimming with friends when he disappeared. Police say f
UniFiji and University of Bradford plan to sign MOU on Peace Studies Programme
The University of Fiji and the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom are planning to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on the Peace Studies Programme to establish
68 vendors penalised for operating illegal market stalls – Nasinu Town Council
68 vendors have been penalised so far this year for operating illegal market stalls. This was highlighted by Nasinu Town Council Special Administrator, Felix Magnus wh
Subrail Park to undergo $65,000 renovation
About $65,000 will be spent on the renovation of the Subrail Park in Labasa for the Fiji FACT tournament, which includes the newly built-in toilets, players' room upgrade
Fiji FACT: Defending champions Lautoka pooled with Ba, Nadi and Nadroga
Digicel Fiji FACT defending champions, Lautoka are in Pool A with Ba, Nadi, and Nadroga. Meanwhile, Pool B consists of host Labasa, Digicel Fiji Premier League leaders
12-year-old Zulfiya reported missing at Namaka Police Station
Police are seeking assistance in locating 12-year-old Shayana Zulfiya who was reported missing at the Namaka Police Station. Police say Zulfiya left home on the 4th of
Drugs and kava affecting young people’s decision-making skills - FNU
Drugs and kava are something universities really need to look into and the health sector needs to do more awareness on it, as it is affecting the young people’s de
Aspen Medical partners with Ronald McDonald House Charities
Aspen Medical has launched the Hospitality Cart Program with Ronald McDonald House Charities Fiji (RMHC) at the Lautoka Hospital to provide comprehensive support to famil