9+ hour, 18+ min ago   (211+ words) CHILDREN in multicultural classrooms need local contexts and oral traditions reflected in their reading materials rather than traditional Euro-centric definitions, says Professor Margaret Sims of Macquarie University, who is also an adjunct professor at Fiji National University Prof Sims told…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1406+ words) High above the Sigatoka Valley, where the Sigatoka River winds through the landscape below, a vision is taking shape to transform Tavuni Hill Fort from a place tourists visit and leave into a living cultural and tourism experience. For the…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1326+ words) THE first time Jan Atkinson came to Fiji, she was a tourist staying at the Radisson Resort but sitting by the resort, being served meals while Fijians worked around her, left her feeling strangely unsettled. She did not want to…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (481+ words) The revelation that we may have declining literacy and numeracy standards in Fiji is cause for concern. Going by the scenarios before us, it does set the stage for a lot of work moving forward. Now we learn that curriculum…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (243+ words) Tailevu will face a tougher test this week when it takes on Kadavu in round seven of the Skipper Cup competition. Tailevu Rugby Union president Joe Rodan was pleased with his side’s performance last week, particularly the way the players…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (249+ words) A SEAQAQA businessman believes stronger enforcement alone will not solve Fiji’s growing rubbish problem, calling for people to take greater responsibility for their actions. Jonathan Batisarisari made the comments after spending about eight hours cleaning up rubbish along the Korosomo…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (275+ words) Former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem’s multi-million-dollar civil action against several current and former State officials following his acquittal in a high-profile criminal case has been listed for its first call on September 16. A Writ of Summons and Statement of…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (447+ words) FIJI Water Flying Fijians new squad member Terio Tamani says he is embracing the opportunity to represent Fiji in the 15-man code as the national side prepares to defend its Pacific Nations Cup title this year. Nicknamed ‘Terrific’ Tamani by…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (299+ words) THE Macuata Rugby Union women’s team will finally host its games in the Subrails Marama Cup Championship after six rounds of competition on Viti Levu. The Vanua Levu side has spent the opening rounds playing away from home but will…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (278+ words) Women are still being shut out of too many boardrooms, with entrenched sexism and a lack of confidence among women themselves contributing to the gap, former World Bank vice president Imrana Jalal says. Speaking at a Law and Governance Breakfast…...