NZ PM Jacinda Ardern yesterday removed herself from a high podium and took herself to the floor to sit with women from Tamavua-i-wai settlement, a powerful gesture that resonated with all who witnessed the action.
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The pearl necklace presented to the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, by the first lady Sarote Konrote has been coined as the Sussex Strand.
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The People's Alliance Party leader, Sitiveni Rabuka queue up at the Lower Ragg Avenue Ground polling venue to cast his vote for the 2022 General Election. Picture: ATU RASEA
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The Duke/Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wave to the crowd from Suva's Grand Pacific Hotel balcony. This is the same balcony where Queen Elizabeth II also waved from during her visit to Fiji 1953.
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| Time: 1.34am | While most Fijians were warm and dry inside their homes, seven street dwellers sought shelter at the Suva Bus Stand, waiting for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Mal in the early hours of this morning. Video ELENA VUCUKULA
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IN a wonderful gesture of respect, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School mothers congratulate runners-up Ratu Kadavulevu School boys with a traditional vakamamaca after a hard fought under-17 game in the Vodafone Deans competition. Video: PAULIASI MATEBOTO
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removed herself from a high podium & took herself to the floor to sit with women from Tamavua-i-wai settlement saying “Please, next time, we sit together,” as she made her way, removing her shoes as a sign of respect.
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Fijians caught up in Israel in the midst of an attack by Hamas are on their way home. They departed Tel Aviv last night on board a chartered Fiji Airways aircraft.
flown across by Captains Seini Cornish, Richard Yuen, Etika Tuisue and Mukesh Patel.
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| A 25-year-old Fijian soldier serving in the British Army has been sentenced for assaulting four police officers and a security guard in Wood St, Swindon.
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After hearing the news that her mom and baby brother Epeli Jeremiah did not make it to the Labasa Hospital, her dad said Anaseini would take out EJ’s clothes (Epeli Jeremiah as he is known), hold it tightly and cry.
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| The appointment of
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’ chief financial officer Naomi Vuibureta is proof that locals can take up key positions that are often looked after by expatriates.
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| ACTING SoE Ana Mataiciwa says purpose of press conference called today “is to ensure that the people of Fiji have access to factual information from the Fijian Elections Office and not from individuals claiming to be experts in the law.”
National Federation Party leader, Professor Biman Prasad and his wife arrive at the International Secondary School polling venue at Laucala Beach to cast their votes. Picture: SHAYAL DEVI
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| More than 200 Fijians on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land touch down safely at Nadi International Airport at 3am today. Video SITERI SAUVAKACOLO
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Victorious Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School coach Koroi Matadigo speaking to the media after his side defeated Ratu Kadavulevu School 16-15 to win the under-17 Vodafone Deans final. VIDEO: PAULIASI MATEBOTO
Wati Sovea Veilawa spent three sleepless nights weaving the intricate designs on a traditional pandanus mat that will be used by the Royal couple — the Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Duke & Duchess of Sussex
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Graduating with a Masters of Business Administration at 49 is no mean feat. And it is even more of a challenge if you have 10 school-aged children under your care.
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That’s wonderful news that we have increased our percentage of women representation from 16 per cent to 19 per cent and that is progress: Dr Luveni
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have landed safely in the Kingdom of
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after departing Nadi earlier this afternoon, concluding their three-day Fiji tour. 🇬🇧🇹🇴
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An early morning vigil was held by members of the public who gathered to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day, after spending the night on Pier Street in Suva.
Read more in tomorrow’s edition of The Fiji Times.
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Commander Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai has shut down rumours abound of a possible coup, saying the military will continue to respect the decision of the people who voted for the Government.
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Interview with Mohammed Javeed, the carrier driver who rescued the one year six month old child who was found alive in Celekuta between Yavuna and Tubenasolo in the Nausori Highlands. Mr Javeed also discovered five bodies on the side of a cliff.
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| Staff of Fiji Water go on strike this morning at the Yaqara plant in Ra.
More of this story in tomorrow's edition of The Fiji Times
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| Members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces perform the Trooping of the Colour at the Fiji Day celebration at Albert Park, Suva. The last Trooping of the Colour was done in 1988.
Video. PAULIASI MATEBOTO
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A week after resigning from Parliament, former health minister and FijiFirst Opposition parliamentarian, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete, has joined the Lautoka-based University of Fiji as Professor of Surgery.
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Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is expected to make a major announcement regarding
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later this morning. Stay with us for more developments.
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Adi Ateca Ganilau, a noble lady from one of Fiji’s chiefly dynasty has passed on and will be finally laid to rest at the chiefly burial grounds/Sautabu at Somosomo in Taveuni on November 29, 2018.
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A kindergarten teacher in the interior of Viti Levu moved out of her home early this year so that 11 children from two villages could use it as a “school”.
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Dad loved Fiji, fought for Fiji and was passionate about Fiji and even though he was in exile he dreamed of the day he would be able to return home.
This was the word from Yogi Lal, daughter of renowned academic Prof Brij Lal.
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| Prince Harry and wife Meghan are producing two upcoming Netflix shows that will focus on cooking and a U.S. polo championship, the streaming service said on Thursday.
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| Members of public, civil society organisations, non government organizations and some members of the opposition preparing for the Anti-Fukishima Waste Disposal March at the Suva Flea Market.
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More than 65 per cent of fish in Fijian waters contain microplastics. This, according to a study by University of the South Pacific Master of Science student Andrew Paris.
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| Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad says Fiji should have supported the United Nations ceasefire motion because it was a call for peace and access to humanitarian aid.
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Members of the United Blind Persons of Fiji (UBP) Band performing at the Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation grant handover earlier today. Video ELENA VUCUKULA
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| I will go out and ask every Fijian for $1 to help clear our debt. Fiji Rugby Union interim chairperson Peter Mazey said this as he urged all Fijians to help them clear their $3.5 million debt bill.
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Semi Nagatarogo is a proud young man, having played the role of cup bearer at the traditional farewell ceremony performed for the Duke of Sussex Prince Harry at the Nadi International Airport this afternoon.
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Prime Minister of Samoa, Fiamè Naomi Mata’afa, on behalf of the Government and the people of Samoa, extended her warmest congratulations to Sitiveni Rabuka for being elected as Fiji’s new Prime Minister.
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Former Fiji lawyer and human rights activist Imrana Jalal has offered a ‘warning’ to her motherland that should people be investigated, prosecuted or dismissed, it must all be done within the rule of law.
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PM Bainimarama has extended an invitation to the 46th President-Elect of USA, Joe Biden to visit Fiji during our chairmanship of the Pacific Forum in August 2021 and become the first US President to do so.
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NO ELECTIONS FOR 11 YEARS IN RABI | Banabans on Rabi Island are calling for elections to be held for the Rabi Council of Leaders.
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Whether I get selected or not, it is the coach’s decision and I respect it, says Eroni Sau, the World Rugby Sevens Series Rookie of the Year.
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| Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloid papers bugged Prince Harry’s landline phones and accessed the messages on the pager of his late mother Princess Diana, the British royal’s legal team told London’s High Court on Thursday.
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For more than 20 years, Salacieli Ratumaidravuwalu was driving for former prime minister Laisenia Qarase and today, the 49-year-old will be escorting Qarase to his resting place in Mavana village, Vanuabalavu.
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| The Auditor-General has highlighted a payment of $6383.44 in per diem allowance to Assistance Minister for iTaukei Affair, Selai Adimaitoga in September 2019 as having an unauthorised payment voucher.
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Lenora Salusalu Qereqeretabua has been announced as one of the National Federation Party's candidate along with party president Pio Tikoduadua to contest the 2018 General Election.
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| Acting Supervisor of Elections (ASoE) Ana Mataiciwa has invited politicians to visit their office and raise issues of concern instead of “barking” from the outside.
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The Chinese government is handing over $4.3 million in cash and medical supplies to Fiji and other Pacific Island countries to fight
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Resort workers and tourism operators were emotional this morning as they entered the Nadi International Airport for the first time in months. The first of two flights, from Australia today, marked Fiji’s first commercial flight carrying tourists in more than a year.
Meli Derenalagi has won the rookie of the year award after a stellar debut season for Fiji in the HSBC 7s series 2018/2019.
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The Republic of Fiji Military Forces
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| Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya has called on workplaces to consider setting up childcare facilities to help working mothers.
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