Provides the latest RSS feeds for Fiji News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page The Fiji News.net http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/cat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082/ en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 08:30:34 -0400 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:30:34 -0400 30 Five overseas-based players were among 13 who assembled at Rugby House this morning for the trip down to Crows Nest which will serve as the Flying Fijians base camp ahead of their opening of two Pacific Nations Cup ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214710591/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:44:28 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214710591/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 MAKERETA Matemosi - the woman who designed the Fiji Airways logo - was welcomed with a loud cheer and songs by her people when she disembarked the brand new Air Pacific A330 today. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and government delegates were also welcomed by Namuka-i-Lau villagers dressed in masi and traditional attire.The gleaming new aircraft is testament to the hard work and ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214708418/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Thu, 23 May 2013 02:52:50 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214708418/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 OCEAN drilling will begin in Fiji in years to come to see the level of minerals in Fiji's waters. This is after government granted a licence to a Korean company and an unknown multi-national company.Mineral Resources director Malakai Finau said Fiji has potential minerals under the seabed within its Exclusive Economic Zone."The key here is exploration not mining. The licences have ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214708417/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Thu, 23 May 2013 02:52:50 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214708417/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 The Labasa football team returns to the National Football League after a three week break and the Babasiga Lions are keen to maintain their fine form against Suva this ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214707483/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:16:14 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214707483/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 The Classic All Blacks are mulling over adding a former Fiji XVs flyer to their squad which already boasts two Fijian players for the Fiji Rugby Union centenary match at the ANZ Stadium on June ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214707484/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:15:28 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214707484/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Players named in both the Rugby World Cup 7s and Pacific Nations Cup squads will be allowed to feature in both, says Flying Fijians head coach Inoke ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214707485/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:15:24 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214707485/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE atmosphere at the Air Pacific headquarters in Nadi is electric as the national carriers second brand new Airbus A330 touches down. This time the womenfolk from Namuka-i-Lau welcomed the state-of-the-art aircraft named after them with tears of joy and applause from airline staff and management, visiting dignitaries, government officials and aviation industry stakeholders. The aircraft is ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214706455/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:36:56 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214706455/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Suva's Solomon Islands imports Ralph Sherwyn and Hudson Waroi are likley to be dropped from the Whites squad for this weekend's all important National League clash against ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214704443/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:45:55 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214704443/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Bank of South Pacific is the exclusive provider of banking services at this year's Fiji Showcase. In a statement today, the bank said they were honoured to offer their services at Fiji's popular and highly attended retail event. Acting general manager retail banking Nirdesh Singh said they hoped people would take advantage of the free financial consults available during the ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214703302/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:06:43 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214703302/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 ONLY recently have rugby league clubs began to take serious notice of the nursery that is Fiji. Late last year, just three days after his 20th birthday, Marika Koroibete burst on the NRL scene, scoring four tries in his second NRL appearance and becoming only the second Wests Tigers player in the club's history to do so. Dual Australian international and Fijian representative Lote Tuqiri ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214702160/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:57:19 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214702160/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A MAN is in a state of shock after losing his house in a fire a short while ago. The three-bedroom wooden house at Korociriciri in Nausori was destroyed with its contents. Owner, John Naitini said he was in his farm about 20 metres away with his four-year-old son when he noticed the fire in a bedroom. Mr Naitini then alerted his aunt who was in the bathroom and his nephew who was watching ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214702161/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:57:18 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214702161/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:03 am Press Release: Fiji Crop and Livestock Council FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 23, 2013Fiji Beekeepers Have Major ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214702162/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:46:34 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214702162/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Suva Rugby Union has clarified their decision to move their Digicel Cup Round 7 clash to Albert Park was to maximize on revenue earned through their gate ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214700831/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:20:17 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214700831/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 + Enlarge this image Fiji Bus Operators Association president Richard Lal, second from left, receives the 5K cheque from Asco Motors regional parts and service manager Richard Rahiman, right, in Suva on Tuesday. Tacirua Transport managing director Ajit Singh, far left, and ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214699394/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:09:53 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214699394/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 TWO companies have been ordered by the High Court in Lautoka to restrain from dealing with, transferring, selling, alienating or otherwise disposing of Certificate of Title number 18230. High Court Master Anare Tuilevuka had granted the Order in Terms of Summons to Zarshbina Company Limited (ZCL) of Lautoka and FIFA Holdings (Fiji) Limited of Ba on Friday last week.The court heard on February 8 ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214699393/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:09:53 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214699393/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 EDUCATION in Fiji is not free and the high costs associated with educating children is one of the biggest challenges facing low income-earning families and those heavily dependent on assistance. This is the view of visiting child labour review consultant Franz van Gerwen, speaking to representatives from government, private sector, NGOs and trade unions last week.Mr van Gerwen said through the ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698046/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:16 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698046/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE tokatoka Nawaivuvu and Vuya that belongs to the yavusa of Caumatalevu in the chiefly village of Naduri will challenge the decision made by Taukei Namara, Ratu Peni Sogia, over the chiefly title of Tui Macuata. Turaga ni yavusa Nawaivuvu, Ratu Jone Matanababa said they would write a letter to the Native Lands Commission through the Macuata Provincial Office expressing their disappointment ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698036/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:16 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698036/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 NAVOSA chief Ratu Waisake Nasewe has urged the people of Navosa to put a stop to marijuana cultivation. He also said that anyone found involved in the cultivation or trade of the illicit drug would be asked to leave the village.The Taukei Saunivalu of Keiyasi Village said he was disappointed that despite the government's commitment to assist the highlanders through various workshops and new ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698035/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:16 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698035/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 MEMBERS of the Northern Divisional Development Board observed a moment of silence yesterday to remember the late Tui Macuata, Ratu Aisea Katonivere, who died during a fishing trip last month. Commissioner northern Lieutenant Colonel Ilai Moceica told board members and senior government officials that Ratu Aisea was a man of development."The late Ratu Aisea contributed enormously to the ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698034/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:16 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698034/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 BUA chiefs have raised their concern on the deplorable state of Nabouwalu Daria Rd. Tui Wainunu Ratu Orisi Baleitavea said the Fiji Roads Authority needed to hand over maintenance work to Black Top to speed up road upgrading in the area.FRA chief executive officer Neil Cook said they were aware of the issue.Mr Cook also said road works were being programmed so that sections were upgraded based ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698039/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:16 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698039/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 TUI Macuata, Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere has vowed to look after his people of Macuata and acknowledge God in all he does as the new paramount chief of the province. Ratu Wili, as he is commonly known, was installed as Tui Macuata yesterday by Taukei Namara Ratu Peni Sogia in the settlement of tokatoka Namara on one end of Naduri Village.His installation comes 33 days after the death of ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698037/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:16 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698037/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A BYPASS road has been proposed for the northern town of Labasa to accommodate heavy loaded trucks. This was among other major prioritised projects tabled at the Northern Divisional Development Board meeting at Macuata House yesterday.Such projects have been recommended for funding assistance next year.Divisional planning officer north Alipate Bolalevu told board members the road would be ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698033/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:16 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698033/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 CANE farmers can breathe a sigh of relief as the provision of burnt cane will again be included in this year's Memorandum of Gang Agreement. Fiji Sugar Corporation executive chairman Abdul Khan confirmed this on Tuesday, but said they would monitor the burning of cane.The provision stated that burnt cane would be crushed within seven days after harvest."We will continue to work with ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698038/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:16 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698038/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 APPROXIMATELY 500 kilometres of unsealed road in the North needs maintenance. And Fiji Roads Authority chief executive officer Neil Cook says upgrading these unsealed roads will cost $60million over time.Mr Cook said road contractor Black Top was responsible for prioritising maintenance projects and could not address all the neglect immediately."For the first five months of this year the ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698032/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:16 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698032/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Robbers were able to make off with an estimated $12,000 worth of goods and cash from Nayan's Supermarket in Tacirua. The supermarket was believed to have been robbed between late Tuesday night and the early hours of yesterday morning.According to the supermarket owner Krishna Patel, the $12,000 was a combination of valued goods as well as cash.Mr Krishna said most of the goods stolen were ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698049/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698049/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A man charged with committing a malicious act appeared before Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili and was ordered to be taken to St Giles Hospital for medical examination. Ram Chandra, 40, first appeared before Magistrate Sufia Hamza on Tuesday afternoon.He again appeared yesterday where he openly challenged the decision made by Mr Ratuvili to send him to St Giles Hospital.Mr Chandra was escorted ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698056/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698056/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 + Enlarge this image Participants tour Colo-i-Suva park to mark World Biodiversity Day and the launch of the Department of Environment's National Environment Celebrations campaign yesterday. Picture: ATU ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698047/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698047/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 A 22-YEAR-OLD man yesterday told the court his parents had punished him enough by not paying for his tuition fees. Jonetani Sereka appeared before Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili charged with one count of robbery and made the statement during his mitigation.Sereka said he was a student of Fiji National University studying Diploma in EconomicsHe said he had completed nine units and was left with ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698055/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698055/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 FORMER Fiji Bati Ryan Millard is savouring his French Elite 1 Championship victory with Avignon Bisons rugby league club as one of the best in his career. Millard who made his Bati debut in 2009 is eyeing a spot in the national team to the Rugby League World Cup in Europe in October.The 25-year-old joined Avignon from Wests Magpies last December and played a huge role in the lead up to the ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698054/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698054/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 LONDON - Jose Mourinho looks set to be welcomed back to Chelsea with open arms, but his reputation has been sullied during his three-year stint at Real Madrid and he will return to Stamford Bridge with several thorny issues to address. Having been released from his contract by Madrid, the controversial Portuguese is now widely expected to return to Chelsea.Chelsea's fans have already made ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698040/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698040/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 FOUR youths from Vanuabalavu in Lau charged with theft and aggravated burglary will soon have their case transferred back to Vanuabalavu. Semiti Luvu, Nacanieli Gade, Talatala Sabako and Qoriniasi Cama through their lawyer Aseri Vakaloloma asked the court that their case be transferred back to the island, which was approved.Mr Vakaloloma told the court that if the matter was transferred back to ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698053/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698053/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 POLICE are still investigating the attempted hacking of the Fiji National Provident Fund's computer system. Chief of operations ACP Rusiate Tudravu confirmed on Tuesday that investigations were continuing.He said investigations were still being carried out by the CID.Fund CEO Aisake Taito had earlier confirmed their IT system had detected the unsuccessful hacking attempt.He also assured ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698059/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698059/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 LEARNING to be a productive individual of society while earning a living is a core focus of the Fiji Corrections Service as it continues to offer reformed prisoners a new start at life. Through an initiative introduced in 2007, inmates around the country have participated in business training programs designed to equip each former inmate with the necessary skills to start their own business.In ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698045/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698045/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 GOSFORD - The Central Coast Mariners have already shown they can match Guangzhou Evergrande in terms of performance, but will need to do it again on Wednesday to have any chance of reaching the quarter-finals of soccer's Asian Champions League. The Mariners troubled the moneyed Chinese champions in last week's round-of-16 first leg, when the visitors depended on a lucky rebound, a ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698051/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698051/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 + Enlarge this image Former Naitasiri player Nemani Vecenayawa trains with the Suva team as they prepare for this weekend's game. Picture: JONE ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698044/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698044/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Marist Brothers High School under-15 and U18 rugby sides will take part in a historical tour to Ovalau this weekend. Former Marist scholar Clyde King said their school used to have an annual tour in the past where the school would travel to St John's College in Cawaci.He said there was rich history between the two schools because their founder was the same."Marist has not gone back ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698052/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698052/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 AFTER three years of denying the rape of his seven-year-old niece, a Lautoka man has finally admitted to the charge. According to the High Court in Lautoka, the man had admitted to one count of rape days before the trial was scheduled to start earlier this month."Originally this case was fixed for trial on several occasions and it could not be reached because of various reasons," ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698050/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698050/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 WHEN he was 21 years old, Manoa Rasigatale formed a musical group called Maroc 5 that toured the nation and gained legendary status in the '60s. Jumping into adoring crowds, duck-walking across the stage and swinging the microphone around like a machine gun, Maroc 5 gave Manoa Rasigatale his first real taste of live performance.In many ways, performing with Maroc 5 set the stage for ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698058/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698058/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 AUCKLAND - Australia have made the move to a separate coaching staff as they target wresting the Fast5 netball title from New Zealand in November. The squad will be coached by former West Coast Fever and South Africa coach Jane Searle, with Adelaide Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson as her assistant.The pair will have a specialist Fast5 squad with them in Auckland.Searle takes over from ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698043/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698043/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THE Fiji Government handed over its contribution towards the preparation costs of Team Fiji for the Pacific Mini Games yesterday. Team Fiji Chef de Mission Alini Sovu and Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee chief executive officer Lorraine Mar received the $49,000 cheque from National Sports Commission Chairman, Peter Mazey at the commission's office.A statement from ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698057/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698057/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 CHANGES to the Flying Fijians squad could be made after Fiji's first two games in the Pacific Nations Cup next month. The 35-member extended training squad which marched in camp yesterday at Crow's Nest Resort in Sigatoka will be further extended to include more overseas-based players.In an earlier interview, Flying Fijians head coach Inoke Male said the 35-member squad was for ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698048/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698048/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 WWF South Pacific is hoping to get a clearer idea of the number of turtles in the country by today. The organisation, which celebrates International Turtle Day today, will simultaneously mark its second Biannual Dau ni Vonu (DnV) meeting for the year.WWF South Pacific's communications manager Patricia Mallam said a number of turtle nesting locations were affected in the wake of the ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698041/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698041/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 GOOD Samaritans have given about $32,000 worth of musical instruments to the Natabua High School and Saint Thomas High School bands. Australian volunteers Terry and Sue Metcalfe of the Lautoka Rotary Club said the project started with an appeal to family and friends to find instruments or funds to purchase these."As we were Rotarians from the District 9700 in country NSW, Australia, with ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698042/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:15 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214698042/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 + Enlarge this image The watchdog ... Fiji Media Watch staff member Shyana Ali takes part in a workshop held at the Tanoa Plaza in Suva yesterday. Picture: JONE ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214685017/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 05:40:50 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214685017/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Locals taking up residence in Korea likewise Koreans taking up residence in Fiji will soon not need to take a written or driving test for a ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214682985/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 02:57:17 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214682985/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fiji’s Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has commended the PNG - Fiji Business Council for its efforts in promoting growth between the two countries. At a breakfast hosted by the PNG Business Council today, Bainimarama pointed out that the work of the council was stimulating this growth. "They're an important component of our overall effort to encourage trade, ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214682986/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 02:57:11 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214682986/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Fiji For the first time in Fiji's athletics history, five athletes have qualified on merit to compete at the IAAF World Youth Championship.Making the cut are runners Aaron Powell (100m/200m), Jacob Waqanivalu (100m/200m), Batinisavu Uluiyata (200m/400m), Saula Nadrakoro (400m) and Danni Alakija (200m/400m).Although the usual quota is for one athlete from each country to attend the games, ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214681729/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 02:14:29 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214681729/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Five overseas-based players were among 13 who assembled at Rugby House this morning for the trip down to Crows Nest which will serve as the Flying Fijians base camp ahead of their opening of two Pacific Nations Cup ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214682008/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 01:49:09 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214682008/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Locals taking up residence in Korea likewise Koreans taking up residence in Fiji will soon not need to take a written or driving test for a ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214682009/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 01:49:00 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214682009/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 THIRTY police officers of the Police Special Response Unit conducted a mock exercise in Nausori Town today. Police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro said the mock operation was to test the police officers on their time response during emergencies. Ms Naisoro said the exercise also tested their level of disaster preparedness as well as their skills and knowledge in times of natural disaster or ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214681008/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 01:11:09 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214681008/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney predicts wins will start coming for his AFL club quicker than outside observers or possibly even his own players expect.McCartney says the Dogs, who have won just one of their past 19 games - against Brisbane in round one - and lost to Gold Coast on Saturday, are frustrated and disappointed.But he says some injuries to key players and a relatively tough ... http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214681530/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082 Wed, 22 May 2013 01:04:10 -0400 http://www.thefijinews.net/index.php/sid/214681530/scat/7b9fd5fd3be1c082