James 1:2-4 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 1 Corinthians 13:12 12 For now, we see […]
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful. – Annette Funicello Bad things happen every day to everyone. The difference is in how people deal with it. – Unknown You are not what has happened to you. You are what you choose to become. – Unknown No color, no religion, no nationality should […]
Cousin’s Sweet Talk Lures Aisake To Sea
Kamoe Terotume Aisake is forever grateful to the Itaukei Affairs Board scholarship that sponsored his maritime studies. Originally from Lopta, district of Oinafa in Rotuma, Mr Aisake left for Fiji soon after secondary school for a better future. “My parents are typical islanders so I came over to Suva and lived with my older brother […]
A Joyous Period For Spiritual Bonding
Festive occasions celebrated in Fiji are regarded as a spiritual bonding period by people of all religious groups. The joyous season leading to Christmas Day is an annual occasion that religious groups and all Christian denominations celebrate to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. The Ali family from Lautoka, who have planned activities for this […]
Tax Incentives Could Lure International Artists, Says Underwood
The Ladies of Jazz event organiser Darlene Underwood believes that tax incentives could attract international artists to Fiji. Last weekend, Ms Underwood organised the hugely successful Ladies of Jazz at Shenanigans in Suva where the contribution made by women in Jazz was recognised. “I love Jazz music; I know Fiji has a good jazz following […]
Measles Outbreak: 36 Year Old Woman Is Latest Case, Total 14 Confirmed Cases
Since the last update on November 27th 2019 there are now 14 confirmed cases of measles. The latest confirmed case is a 36 year old from Makosoi, Deuba in Serua/Namosi. As highlighted in previous advisories, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services is strongly advising against non-essential travel to Serua/Namosi. This includes, but is not limited […]
Measles Outbreak: 10 Year Old Cleared By Health Ministry
The 10-year-old child suspected of having measles at the Fiji School For The Blind in Vatuwaqa, Suva, has been cleared by the Ministry of Health. So far, 13 cases have been confirmed in Fiji and all these cases have a connection with ‘Red Zone’ marked areas of Serua and Namosi. Minister for Health and Medical […]
40 Students Treated At Sigatoka Hospital After Bus Accident
Forty students are being treated at the Sigatoka Hospital after the bus they were traveling in was involved in an early morning accident in Sigatoka. The accident occurred near Sovi, Sigatoka whereby the driver allegedly lost control of the bus causing it to veer onto the opposite lane and hit an oncoming truck. The students […]
Savusavu Roro Ramp Ready For Operation
A relief for those who frequently use the Savusavu jetty. Maintenance works on Savusavu RORO (roll on roll off) ramp is now complete and ready for operation. Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Moore said the RORO Ramp had been in a dilapidated condition due to wear and tear and they had looked […]
Forum Fisheries Agency welcomes The Prince Of Wales To FFA Headquarters
HONIARA, 25 November 2019 — Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency today hosted His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on a visit to FFA headquarters in Honiara. His Royal Highness is in the Solomon Islands as part of a wider visit to the region that is focussed on climate change, regional ocean policies and sustainability. […]
Brawl Involving Drunkards, Vendors Shocks Residents, Shoppers
An afternoon brawl in the busy shopping area of Makoi involving men from the locality and a group from Ra shocked residents and shoppers. The fight started around 3pm between the vegetable vendors from Ra, who came to sell their produce from the villages, and men from the local neighbourhood. An employee of a shop […]
Makoi Blaze: Boy, 5, Dies As Fire Razes Family Home
A five-year-old child lost his life after a fire blazed through the two bedroom house his family was renting in Matanikorovatu Road in Makoi yesterday morning. Josh Nanovu was trapped inside the house. His father Eliki Nanovu, a doctor at the Makoi Health Centre, was too distraught to talk. A family member, who identified herself […]