Fijians share Fiji Day plans and special memories
There is excitement and happiness around Fiji today as we celebrate 50 years of being an independent country. It was on 10th October 1970 at Albert Park when Prince Ch
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Goundar shares memories of their independence day celebrations in Kavanagasau in 1970
63-year-old Saras Wati Goundar vividly remembers everyone celebrating together in their settlement in Kavanagasau in Nadroga on 10th October 1970. She says she was 13-
Phase 2, and 3 of FNPF COVID-19 assistance to continue
The Fiji National Provident Fund has announced that Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 of the COVID-19 withdrawal assistance will continue. Phase 2 Round 3 CEO Jaoji Koro
Della Shaw Elder dedicates commemorative medal to her late parents
Weightlifting Fiji President Della Shaw Elder has dedicated her commemorative medal for Fiji’s 50th Anniversary of Independence to her late parents who have always
Daugunu to debut for the Wallabies and joins Koroibete on the wing
Filipo Daugunu will make his debut for the Wallabies against the All Blacks on Sunday. The Sydney Morning Herald reveals that Daugunu will join fellow Fijian Marika Ko
K-9 Quake laid to rest
K-9 Quake who assisted in tracking down suspects and had been instrumental in Police Operations in the West was laid to rest yesterday at the Vitogo Community Post. Po
Commemorative medals for Fiji’s 50th Anniversary of Independence is a wonderful thing a nation does for its people- Lt.Col. Jackson Evans
Retired Lt. Col. Jackson Bernard Nato Evans says it is wonderful to see the nation honouring the people by giving commemorative medals. Evans says he hopes that young
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
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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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