Mate passionately recalls independence day memories
75-year-old Manoa Mate recalls standing as a proud Fijian alongside thousands at Albert Park on 10th October 1970 with tears flowing down their faces as the Fiji flag was
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Raivoce recalls proud independence day moment in 1970
Retired Colonel Sakiusa Raivoce says it was a proud moment for him to be one of the guards that was at Albert Park for the official independence ceremony for Fiji on 10th
Dr Waqainabete leads the members of WHO Regional Committee in their mobility break
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete led the members of the 71st Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific on their visual mobility breaks.
Johnny Nash: I Can See Clearly Now singer dies aged 80
American reggae and pop singer-songwriter Johnny Nash, best known for the 1972 hit I Can See Clearly Now, has died aged 80. Nash, whose health had been in decline, die
LA Lakers move to within one win of NBA title
The Los Angeles Lakers are a game away from winning their first championship in 10 years after they beat Miami Heat 102-96 to go 3-1 up in the NBA Finals. Their last t
Lorraine Seeto receives Fiji Day 50 commemorative medal
The Chairperson of the Housing Authority of Fiji Board Lorraine Seeto today paid tribute to her late brothers as she was one of thirty-five people that received commemora
Hundreds gather at the Suva Market to celebrate Fiji Day
Hundreds of people gathered at the Suva Market today as the vendors celebrated Fiji’s 50 years of independence celebrations. People from various ethnic groups w
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Fiji 50 Independence build-up and coverage
We are lucky to be playing the Courts IDC - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says we are lucky to be playing the Courts IDC considering sports is not safe to play in most countries due to COVID-19. While speaki
As a student of QVS, I felt sad as the Union Jack was lowered on the eve of Independence - Qaranivalu
65-year-old Joji Qaranivalu says he clearly remembers being one of the 120 cadets who peri-metered Albert Park on October 10th 1970. Qaranivalu says the events of the
31 more people receive Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative medals
Another 31 people who have contributed to Fiji’s development and progress in the past 50 years were today awarded with commemorative medals for Fiji’s 50th
Fiji Day celebrations at Albert Park will be at half capacity- PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed that Fiji's 50 year Independence Anniversary celebrations which will be held at Albert Park this Saturday will be at half
Qaranivalu dedicates his Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal to all the scouts in Fiji
The Fiji Scout Association Executive Commissioner, Joji Qaranivalu has dedicated his Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal to all the scouts in Fiji.Qaranivalu says be
We cannot kid ourselves into thinking everything is back to normal - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says while things are slowly getting better, we cannot kid ourselves into thinking everything is back to normal. While speaking at th
Chaudhry and Kurusiga thankful after receiving the Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal in recognition of their services
Former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry and senior military officer, Brigadier General Apakuki Kurusiga say they are thankful after receiving the Fiji 50 Independence Co
Ratu Epeli, Bainimarama, Chaudhry and Naivalurua among the 32 people receiving Fiji 50 medals today
Former President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry are among the people who have received commemorat
Saturday Night Live recreates Trump-Biden debate in new season premiere
Saturday Night Live went political with a parody of last week's presidential debate. The NBC late-night sketch series on Saturday night jumped into the reenactment of
Tottenham thrashes Man United 6-1 in EPL
10-men Manchester United suffered a humiliating 6-1 loss against Tottenham in the English Premier League this morning. Man United scored in the 2nd minute but Tottenha
Trump says he is doing well
US President Donald Trump says he is doing well, but that the next few days will be the "real test". The video, posted on Twitter, comes after mixed messages earlier i
Daugunu says the game against the All Blacks will be special for him
Filipo Daugunu who has been picked in the Wallabies squad for the Bledisloe Cup says as a teenager growing up in Fiji, he would play sevens, in-between would wear the glo
Cameron Smith won't be suspended
Cameron Smith won't be suspended for Melbourne's NRL grand final qualifier. Smith was charged with a grade one dangerous throw for a tackle on Eels five-eighth Dylan B