Preserving culture and tradition
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-18 14:05:00 -0700 | business-news
The exuberant atmosphere at the FSC hall saw women, men and children clapping their hands, singing and dancing to rhythmic music. The half-day competition was attended by the Commissioner Northern Lieutenant Colonel Ilai Moceica and some senior government officials.
Taxidriver survives attack
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-14 14:50:49 -0700 | business-news
In an interview with this newspaper yesterday, Arun Singh said he was fortunate to have maintained his courage when he encountered the tragic incident. "I picked up the two from town at about 6pm and drove them to Batinikama and...
Labasa thrash neighbours Savusavu at home
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-04 14:12:28 -0700 | sports-news
Pint-sized Apisai Sesewa scored twice and others who found the net were Posiano Kalisito, Misaele Draunibaka and Taione Kerevanua. Relegation-threatened Savusavu held out bravely for 75 minutes but fell apart in the later stages. "All five goals were scored in...
Disasters and good hygiene
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-04-26 14:01:43 -0700 | travel-news
Fiji Red Cross Society-organised workshop in Labasa were told that more people were killed after natural disasters as a result of unhygienic practices that triggered diseases. Speaking at the workshop yesterday, Fiji Red Cross Health and Care co-ordinator Maria Kepa...
Farewell
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-04-26 18:43:13 -0700 | business-news
And in Naduri Village, villagers dressed in black sat quietly waiting for the arrival of their chief. Echoes of conch shells filled the village as the chiefly funeral procession arrived later in the day. The sunny afternoon was broken by...
Town pays tribute to late chief
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-04-24 14:44:22 -0700 | business-news
Labasa Town Council chief executive officer Jitendra Prasad said businesses in Labasa would close from 2.45pm to 4pm to pay their final respects to Ratu Aisea. Mr Prasad said the business closure had been confirmed by the Office of the...
E-ticketing extension
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-04-23 13:41:04 -0700 | business-news
Vodafone Fiji Limited sponsorship and public relations manager Liga Gukisuva said the offer was previously planned to end on April 20. Mr Gukisuva said they had to extend the offer after numerous requests from a number of residents. "Vodafone has...
Labasa to convey chief's body
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-04-22 13:55:58 -0700 | business-news
Representative of the Tui Labasa chiefly household in Naseakula, Ratu Jone Qomate said they were approached by the traditional heralds of Naduri. Ratu Jone said the vanua of Labasa was traditionally tasked to convey the body of the late Tui...
Macuata feels void
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-04-21 13:27:01 -0700 | business-news
The finest masi and black cloth draped the front space of the church, a space set aside for Macuata's paramount chief, the late Ratu Aisea Cavunailoa Katonivere. The morning church service held yesterday in the village was unlike any other....
Racing in the valley
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-04-21 13:07:25 -0700 | sports-news
Rugged mountains, deep ravines and rushing rivers make up most of this part of the country. Well known for cultivation of marijuana, the people living in the highlands are keen to turn a new leaf for a prosperous and peaceful...
Draunibaka two helps Labasa win
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-04-20 13:39:25 -0700 | sports-news
Misaele Draunibaka scored twice in Labasa's 4-1 victory over Tavua in the Fiji Sun/GP Batteries National Football League at Prince Charles Park in Nadi yesterday. Draunibaka scored both goals in a span of five minutes as the Tavua defence crumbled...
High chief missed
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-04-19 14:03:23 -0700 | business-news
Labasa Chamber of Commerce president Ashok Karan said the business community in Labasa would miss Ratu Aisea's huge support. He described Ratu Aisea as a leading and prominent businessman who was a true paramount chief of Macuata. "He was a...
Consumer awareness in settlements
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-04-18 13:45:08 -0700 | business-news
Council chief executive officer Premila Kumar said the council was embarking on these visits to empower and educate vulnerable consumers on their rights and responsibilities. Ms Kumar said consumers would be educated on their rights and responsibilities under hire-purchase, moneylending,...
Labasa aims for maximum points
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-04-17 13:53:35 -0700 | sports-news
Nadi when it takes on the Jetsetters in the National Football League competition this weekend. Nadi suffered a shock loss to Navua 1-3 last week and is hoping to bounce back to winning ways this weekend. Labasa Football Association president...
Poor road hinders access
Source: Fiji Times
Labasa :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-04-16 13:48:44 -0700 | business-news
Nasealevu, Viriqilai and Vatua in the interior of Macuata are complaining about bad road conditions which they say are limiting their access to Labasa Town affecting development in the area. Vatua villager Paula Navidi said most villagers were farmers who...
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