Padarath remains in custody
By WAISEA NASOKIA Suva businessman Benjamin Padarath appeared twice in the magistrates court in Lautoka yesterday because his lawyer was not present for the first call. However, he has been remanded in custody to reappear in Lautoka court tomorrow. Padarath, 42, was appearing on a charge of attempting to stow away on a vessel, Rio [...]
By EPINERI VULA A stunning effort from former Nasinu Secondary School student Marika Koroibete woke the Wests Tigers from their winter slumber and ensured the Parramatta Eels slumped to a massive 26-51 defeat. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the Tigers scored enough points to win two games, but coach Tim Sheens will be more [...]
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By OSEA BOLA Tebara Bus Tailevu has recalled one of its very own to boost their campaign as the Digicel Cup gets down to knockout business on Saturday. France-based Iliesa Keresoni joined the team at training in Nausori yesterday as they prepared to face Naitasiri in the first semifinal at Ratu Cakobau Park. The Naroi, [...]
Continue reading …By ANASILINI RATUVA The Digicel Fiji 7s team management has selected three teams for the first fitness test tomorrow ahead of the 2012/2013 HSBC Sevens World Series in October. Coach Alifereti Dere says since there are four sevens leg this year, selecting three teams will assist them in the long run. The Gold Coast Sevens [...]
Continue reading …By RITESH KUMAR Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union Deans Zero Under-18 semifinals will be held at Lawaqa Park on Saturday. And the final will be played Lautoka’s Churchill Park next week. This was confirmed by FSSRU official Samisoni Baikeitoga yesterday. The officials had a meeting last night to discuss the venues and logistics for the [...]
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Tikoitoga confirms submission By Maika Bolatiki The Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ (RFMF) submission to the Constitution Commission is ready. This was confirmed by the RFMF Land Force Commander and spokesman, RFMF: Our plan Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga. “I can confirm that our submission to the Constitution Commission on our new Constitution is completed and will [...]
Continue reading …Source: ELECTIONS OFFICE There were no registrations carried out in the Eastern Division on August 5. EVR has completed 34 out of the 60 days of registration. Across all Voter Registration Centres (VRCs), the total registered on Sunday, August 5, was 2526. This brings the confirmed grand total of registrations so far to 362,197. Numbers [...]
Continue reading …By Ana Madigibuli Sugarcane farmers are urged to take part in the 2012 Crest Fiji Agriculture Show in Lautoka this week. There are sugarcane varieties on display throughout the week. Sugar Research Institute of Fiji (SRIF) senior scientific officer Saimone Johnson said they wanted farmers to understand the types of cane they were growing and [...]
Continue reading …By Ana Madigibuli The Ministry of Primary Industries is thoughtful in bringing the 2012 Crest Agriculture Show with the objective of encouraging farmers in the Western Division, says the Indian High Commissioner Vinod Kumar last night. He was chief guest in the opening of the week-long event in Lautoka. Mr Kumar said the floods at [...]
Continue reading …EDUCATION DAY 8.15am – Students assemble at Shirley Park 8.30am – March commences 9.30am – Welcome and Introduction of chief guest by divisional education officer western, Lorima Voravora 9.35am – Chief guest’s keynote address (PS for Sugar, Manasa Vaniqi) 9.45am – Outline of Education Day programme 9.50am – Oratory contest begins – Junior Category [...]
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