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New dam to power more Fiji homes

New dam to power more Fiji homes

By NAISA KOROI The Nadarivatu Hydroelectric Scheme, which was officially commissioned today, is expected to save the country about $42millon (FJD) dollars per year from the importation of diesel fuel. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama during the commissioning of the new dam said the Nadarivatu Scheme will meet government’s primary objective of lifting the standards of living [...]

PM sends US a condolence message

By NAISA KOROI Fiji’s Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, has sent a condolence message to the Government and the people of the United States following the attack on the US diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya. In an official correspondence to the US Ambassador to Fiji, Frankie Reed, the Prime Minister conveyed the condolence message on [...]

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Fiji goes to bat for wildlife

By NAISA KOROI Cabinet has approved Fiji’s accession to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). CMS is the only intergovernmental treaty focused on the conservation of migratory terrestrial, avian and aquatic animals and by association their habitats. The CMS started in 1983 under the aegis of the United Nations [...]

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Probe on house fire

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Probe on house fire

By MERE NALEBA Preliminary investigations by National Fire Authority officers have started on a fire that destroyed a house in Tavarau, Ba. The home owner, a 29-year-old employee of Airport Pacific Limited, could only watch helplessly. This is the third house fire in a week; the number of structural fires is now 58 compared to [...]

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No walk in Albert Park for Navy

By VUNIWAQA BOLA The Navy Rugby side are under no illusions about the battle they face tomorrow with the Army side for the Suva Rugby Union’s prestigious Escott Shield. After 13 round robin games and two eliminations the Fiji Bitter Escott Shield final takes place at Albert Park at 3pm tomorrow. Navy captain Ilitomasi Nawalu [...]

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One laptop per child plan next month

By MAIKELI SERU The Fiji Cabinet has approved the Ministry of Education’s ‘1 Laptop per Child’ programme, scheduled to start next month. Three schools in Suva have been identified for trials to the programme – Navesi, Draiba and Nabua Sanatan primary schools. This will see students and teachers using net books -small compact portable computers [...]

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GRADUATE TRAINEES

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C. J. Patel (Pacifi c) Limited, a division of C.J.Patel Group of Companies, is Fiji’s leading distributor with exclusive distribution rights to many of the worlds renowned brands. We are looking for graduates to join our organization as part of our Graduate Trainee Program. We are interested in hearing from graduates who have graduated or [...]

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Save the Children Fiji is seeking a qualifi ed and experienced person to serve as its Emergency Response and Education Assistance Coordinator to prepare and implement activities which aim to reduce the impact of natural and civil emergencies on children in Fiji. The Emergency Response and Education Assistance Coordinator is responsible for the management and [...]

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Sale of various household goods pursuant to Distress for Rent Date: 15th September 2012 Time: 10.00am Venue: 11 Herrick Place, Suva Inspection: Friday 14th September 2012 from 3-5pm and Saturday, 15th September 2012 from 9 to 10am to 11 Herrick Place, Suva For further enquiries call Mr Narayan Sami Licensed Auctioneer on mobile number 8669726 [...]

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Applications are invited for the following vacancies within the iTaukei Affairs Board; 1. Senior Assistant Roko Tui (3 posts) Purpose: The Senior Assistant Roko Tui is responsible to the Roko Tui for the administration and fi nancial support services of the Provincial Council to ensure the effective and effi cient use of the Council’s resources [...]

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