BBC news, Fri Jan 19 – Last year was the second or third hottest year on record – after 2016 and on a par with 2015, the data shows. But
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FHTA member of the Fiji Higher Education Commission Apprenticeship Reform Taskforce
19 January 2018 – In 2017, the Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC) held a series of consultation meetings that culminated in a Ministry of Labour supported workshop in November to
FRU bids to host HSBC World Rugby 7s Series
Fiji Times, Thurs Jan 18 – THE Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) chief executive officer, John O’Connor, is calling on the die-hard fans to rally behind them as they begin the
China’s economy grows by 6.9% in 2017
BBC Business News, Thurs Jan 18: China’s economy grew by 6.9% in 2017 according to official data – the first time in seven years the pace of growth has picked
Nadi Town Council to look at Drainage Issues
The Nadi Town Council will immediately address the drainage problem to counter flooding issues at Wailoaloa Road. Council special Administrator Robin Ali stated yesterday, “…we have spoken to the other
Resort Completes St Peter Chanel Primary School Renovation
Fiji Sun, Thurs Jan 18 – The Engineering team at Warwick Fiji completed a roofing project for St Peter Chanel Primary School in Korolevu, Sigatoka, just in time for the new
Expect hot, humid weather in coming days
Fiji Times, Thurs Jan 18 – EXPECT hot and humid conditions to prevail in the coming days, says Fiji Meteorological Service director Ravind Kumar. Mr Kumar said the heavy rain alert
‘Fiji deemed ideal venue’ – UN Environment Director
Fiji Times, Thursday, January 18 – FIJI’S great leadership on environmental issues on the world stage has attracted United Nations initiatives to the region. United Nations environment program executive director
What Law Applies when travelling between two countries on a plane?
Traveller.com, Friday Jan 12: In most situations, it’s the law of the country where the aircraft is registered that applies on board. Thus a United States passenger aged 18 travelling
Global warming won’t reach worst-case scenario – NZ Research
Radio NZ, Thurs Jan 18th – A new Climate Change study estimates that Global warming will be bad but will not reach the worst case scenario. In regards to the
High Speed Internet Services Coming to the North
Fiji Sun, Thurs Jan 18: The people of Vanua Levu will enjoy high-speed internet services after Fiji commissioned Swedish internet infrastructure specialist Flexenclosure to build a eCentre cable landing station in
Save our Reefs – UN Environment Director
Fiji Sun, Wed Jan 17th – Stakeholders at the International Year of Reef talanoa session at Koro Sun Resort in Savusavu were told that “we are at a make or break point
Leadership Development Program (Module 2)
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association is offering their popular “Leadership Development Program Module 2 “. The FHTA Leadership Development Program comprises two intensive modules of four‐days per module where participants
Mangrove concern and commitment to Oceans and Coral health questioned
Fiji Times, Wed Jan 17th – Regional environmental protection agencies yesterday questioned Fiji’s commitment to oceans and coral health by highlighting the continued removal and destruction of mangroves in the
Fiji mentioned in New York Times
New York Times, Thurs Jan 11th – Fiji is mentioned in New York Times in a list of 52 Best Places to go in 2018. Marriott Resort Momi Bay and
Mana Whey Coral Coast Sevens
Fiji Sun, Wed 17th – The Mana Whey Coral Coast Sevens is dubbed as the champion of champions for the Pacific Rim. It was established by the Coral Coast Chapter
Ben Ryan at the Coral Coast 7s
Fiji Times, Wed 17th – FIJI’S Olympic Games 7s gold medal winning coach Ben Ryan will be in the country for the 8th Mana Whey Coral Coast 7s scheduled to
Floods in Lautoka and Rakiraki
Fiji Times, Monday Jan 15 – Reports of flash flooding were recorded in Rakiraki, Tavua, Ba, Nadi and Lautoka during the heavy downpour on Sunday. Lautoka City Council CEO, Jone Nakauvadra, said
Uto ni Yalo celebrates International Year of the Reef
Fiji Times, Jan 16, 2018 – THE Uto ni Yalo Trust embarks on a 13-day voyage to celebrate the International Year of the Reef. The voyage is to coincide with
200 Children assisted by FENC this Week
Fiji Times, Monday, January 15 – The Foundation for the Education of Needy Children in Fiji (FENC) assisted more than 200 children in the North by providing them with school stationery in