BBC, Saturday 27 Jan – Read the article, if only to see Fiji Water featured on BBC this week. An article by Brandon McFadden, an assistant professor of food and resource economics at
Pacific search widens after New Zealand finds seven survivors from sunken ferry
World Maritime News, Monday 29 Jan – Seven survivors from an inter-island ferry, MV Butiraoi, which was reported missing in Kiribati ten days ago, have been found by the New
$42.6m Budget for Electricity in 2018
Fiji Times, Monday 29 Jan – Government has set aside $42.6 million to provide electricity to houses around the country this year. Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Lands and Mineral
Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards coming up – Feb
Fiji Times, 27 Saturday Jan -THE ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards committee is gearing up to host another exciting awards night in February. The awards night, an anticipated major
Tourism and its Ecological Footprint
Fiji Times, Monday 29 Jan – The Nanuku Auberge Resort staff members and general manager Sascha Hemmann is placing emphasis on responsible tourism and minimising its ecological footprints. According to a
Turtle Conservation at Treasure Island Resort
Fiji Sun, Saturday 27 Jan – Treasure Island Resort and Hawksbill Turtles have become inseparable, with their relationship spanning 40 years. The renowned tourist destination is one of the very
PM and Rabuka on good terms
Fiji Sun, Sunday 28 Jan -Fiji Sun captured the photograph of PM Bainimarama and Rabuka shaking hands and greeting each other warmly in Drekeniwai, Cakaudrove, to the delight of journalists
Ben Ryan defends his comments on World Series Rugby in Fiji
SMH, Saturday 27 Jan: Ben Ryan has defended his recent comments that have caused a stir in Fiji. He suggested Fiji should not waste their money trying to bring a
Coastal communities join border security program
Fiji Times, 27 Jan – A NEW partnership aims to increase awareness and reach on border security in coastal areas. The initiative, known as the coast watch program, was launched
FNPF increases offshore investments
Fiji Times, Sat 27 Jan – FNPF has increased its offshore portfolio, in line with one of its strategic priorities to diversify and optimise the investment portfolio with particular focus on
Plans to build dams
Fiji Times, Sun 29 Jan – There are plans to building dams in the next financial year at the Nakauvadra and Penang rivers. A TOTAL of $212,000 has also been allocated
PM defends critisisms against AG
Fiji Sun, Sat 27 Jan – The PM states “Everyone in my Cabinet advises me and the Attorney-General advises me when it comes to legal matters.” The PM also condemned
Media Act still in the spotlight
Fiji times, Sat 27 Jan – The two political parties, SODELPA (led by Adi Litia Qionibaravi) and NFP (led by Prof. Biman Prasad) make public statements that they will repeal
Unemplyment Report ‘Astonishing’ – Prof. Wadan Narsey
Fiji Times, Sat 27 Jan – Economist Wadan Narsey’s article on comments in the media about the recently released reports from the Bureau of statistics – pg 12: “…I have
InterContinental Fiji “China Ready” to Welcome Chinese Lunar New Year
(NATADOLA, FIJI) Friday 26th January 2018 – The InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa is ‘China Ready’ in time to welcome the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, Year of the Dog,
American Samoa International Visitor Survey 2017 Released
SPTO, 24 January 2018 – The Report provides a quantitative and qualitative assessment of visitors, which in turn provides key stakeholders with comprehensive and accurate information on the characteristics, behaviour
Heavy Rain Alert – Vanua Levu and Viti Levu, Taveuni
Fiji Sun, Fri 26 Jan – A heavy rain alert remains in force for Vanua Levu, Easteren Parts of Viti Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller Islands, Lau and Lomaiviti Group. For
Hexagon Group recognize Top Service
Fiji Sun, Friday 26 Jan – The Hexagon Group of Hotels has an employee recognition scheme for service excellence. The Employee of the Month awards are done for all the
Intersection of Princes Rd/Edinburgh Drive closed 9pm tonight
Fiji Roads Authority – The intersection of Princes Road and Edinburgh Drive will be closed tonight. From Fri 9pm – Sat 10am. People travelling from Suva to Nausori or Princes Road to
Rabuka questions Census Findings
Fiji Times, Thursday 25 Jan – THE Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) leader Sitiveni Rabuka says the 2017 Population and Housing Census results were misleading and reflected a false picture
