Let’s Go Local: Verata, Goldfish In A Pond- Filimoni Yaya
Determination and hard work led the way for Filimoni Yaya to the world’s biggest humanitarian body, the United Nations. Each time work got hard, Mr Yaya allowed himself some time off by visiting places...
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Digicel Fiji opened its first ever kiosk in Kadavu, a first for any telecommunications company in the rural maritime. The new kiosk at Vunisea will offer services that include: SIM card sales, top-up,...
View Article‘Lets Go Local’-Yasawa On Valetini’s Mind
In the rugby paddock, Kemu Valetini is a fly-half powerhouse. Despite achieving his dream to play for his homeland, he yearns to visit various places in paradise that is Fiji. Mr Valetini hails from...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Faizal Ali’s Bucketlist – Kokomo Island, Kadavu
The summary of all things Fijian is in Kokomo, says information and technology officer, Faizal Ali. His conclusion on the ultimate Fiji destination was born out of his former work experience in the...
View ArticleGovernment, FDB Assist Maritime Bakery
Alumita Tuila, a 57-year-old resident of Galoa Village in Tavuki, Kadavu, is an entrepreneur for Goodness Investment. She started her canteen business in 2009. With her husband’s help two years...
View ArticleIt’s Peaceful at Kokomo Private Island : Asenaca Lasaqa
Asenaca Lasaqa’s work as a Food and Beverage manager at Six Senses Resort on Malolo Island has kept her busy. It is a work the Batiki, Lomaiviti native chose to proof herself worthy to naysayers. Ms...
View ArticlePerseverance Leads To Seruvatu Tokoniono’s Success
When you find yourself in the midst of a challenging period, remember to persevere and never give up, regardless of the circumstances. This is the advice shared by Seruvatu Vulaono Tokoniono, one of...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Training Opportunities In Beauty And Skin Care
After doing mostly office work, Violet O’Connor found her calling in being a hair professional, designing jewellery, and making customers happy. Ms O’Connor is the new owner of Aussie Hair and Beauty...
View ArticleVunisea To Be Shining Example Of Rural Development
From a place hidden away from the development radar, Vunisea will soon emerge as a shining example of rural development. A place once untouched by modern development, Vunisea, Kadavu, is set to become...
View ArticleFNU conducts awareness sessions for schools in Kadavu
The Fiji National University’s (FNU) Outreach Team conducted a High School Career Discovery Session for High School students in Kadava last month. The team visited four schools in Kadavu, Richmond...
View ArticleFormer Flying Fijian Winger Ratu Amenatave Passes Away at 76
The country’s rugby fraternity mourns the death of former Flying Fijians star winger Ratu Amenatave Gutugutuwai. He was 76 years old when he died at Mt Gravatt in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, last...
View ArticleFiji Pine Buys Harvested Pine from Kadavu
Villagers in Muani, Kadavu, are set to distribute more than $800,000 following the transfer of their pine harvesting licence. During an official handover ceremony, the Muani Pine Scheme representative...
View ArticleLETTER: Ovalau, Kadavu Mortuary
History always has a way of repeating itself. The plight of the people of Ovalau and Kadavu, with the dilapidated state of their mortuaries, is noted with much grief and sadness. Their predicament is...
View ArticleEx-Flying Fijian hooker laid to rest
Former Flying Fijian hooker Jale Sassen, 31, was laid to rest at the Tuatua Cemetery, Labasa yesterday after he collapsed after a training session last week Thursday. Sassen, a fireman by profession...
View ArticleKadavu Women into Ranadi Quarters
Despite of the outcome of this Saturday’s Roya Tea Ranadi Cup clash against Island Pharmacy Ba, the Kadavu women’s team has booked a quarter-final spot. This followed their consistent performance in...
View ArticleKadavu to Make Things Right Before Quarters
With their 30-30 draw against Ba in their Royal Tea Ranadi Cup, Kadavu coach Etuate Naoro said they didn’t want to take the game seriously as they had qualified for the quarterfinals. “In the first...
View ArticleSagati’s Rugby Dream Soars
Playing in this year’s Royal Tea Ranadi Cup competition has been a boost in the rugby career of 16-year-old Sulueti Sagati. The Tavua District School student played for Tavua in the Ranadi Cup...
View ArticleIt Can Be Done, Macuata Coach Tells
The Kadavu women’s rugby players are human beings like us and they can be beaten. That is the message from Macuata women’s rugby coach Motu Lalagavesi to her players as they prepare for tomorrow’s...
View ArticleKadavu will beat Macuata, says coach
The Kadavu women’s rugby team is gunning to make the Royal Tea Ranadi Cup final. Speaking to SUNsports, Kadavu coach, Etuate Nauro said their aim is to win every game, which includes today’s Royal Tea...
View ArticleCakaudrove Sets Sight on Ranadi Cup
The Cakaudrove women’s rugby side has set its sights on the Royal Tea Ranadi Cup final against Kadavu at Lawaqa, Park in Sigatoka this Saturday. Winning against Kadavu was the gist of head coach Ana...
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