By LOSIRENE CHAND Special administrator Labasa/Savusavu Vijay Chand forecasts growth in the North. He said Labasa has the potential to grow because of developments taking place. Mr Chand said 1379 ratepayers and 13,000 people live in the greater peri-urban areas of Labasa and Savusavu has a population of 3719 people. “Savusavu is a more tourism [...]
Continue reading …By ANASILINI RATUVA Flying Fijians head coach Inoke Male paid a visit to Yasawa Central Rugby Association (YCRA) over the weekend. This is to assist them in their preparation for the B-Division competition next month. Yasawa Central Rugby president Manasa Takala said Male reminded them of the new Fiji Rugby Union’s plan. “It was a [...]
Continue reading …By Arishma Devi Two more slots have been made available by the Indian government for Fijians for Indian scholarships for 2012- 2013. This was confirmed by the Indian Cultural Centre, Indian High Commission director, Dr Kamal Kishore Mishra. He made special recommendations to the Indian government. Dr Mishra said, “We have taken this initiative to [...]
Continue reading …By ANASILINI RATUVA Lomavata played well to beat Koroqaqa 11-6 in the Ba Rugby Union club games on Saturday. Lomavata team manager Josaia Damu said they prepared well and the young players boosted the side. “We expect Koroqaqa to be tough but stuck to our game plan and I was really happy with the effort [...]
Continue reading …By FONUA TALEI The Ministry of Women is in the process of identifying possible women candidates for the 2014 General Elections. The process is in line with the ministry’s dedication to ensuring equal involvement of women in decision making. Working in partnership with various provincial council offices, a database is being developed for potential general [...]
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