Mate passionately recalls independence day memories
75-year-old Manoa Mate recalls standing as a proud Fijian alongside thousands at Albert Park on 10th October 1970 with tears flowing down their faces as the Fiji flag was
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30 more people receive Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative medals
Another 30 people who have contributed to Fiji’s development and progress in the past 50 years were today awarded with commemorative medals for Fiji’s 50th
Raivoce recalls proud independence day moment in 1970
Retired Colonel Sakiusa Raivoce says it was a proud moment for him to be one of the guards that was at Albert Park for the official independence ceremony for Fiji on 10th
PM leads Wellness Program with Office of the PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama continues to lead a Wellness Program every Wednesday for the Office of the Prime Minister. Bainimarama was playing touch rugby with
Dr Waqainabete leads the members of WHO Regional Committee in their mobility break
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete led the members of the 71st Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific on their visual mobility breaks.
Special Fiji 50 coins and banknotes unveiled
Every child from Year 1 to 13 will be receiving a specially packaged Fiji-50 cents coin each starting from today.This was highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama
Lorraine Seeto receives Fiji Day 50 commemorative medal
The Chairperson of the Housing Authority of Fiji Board Lorraine Seeto today paid tribute to her late brothers as she was one of thirty-five people that received commemora
Hundreds gather at the Suva Market to celebrate Fiji Day
Hundreds of people gathered at the Suva Market today as the vendors celebrated Fiji’s 50 years of independence celebrations. People from various ethnic groups w
Firing of ceremonial guns at Albert Park from today to Friday
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces will be firing blank rounds of the 105 mm Howitzer Guns during the Fiji Day Parade rehearsals from the 7th to the 9th of October 2020
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Fiji 50 Independence build-up and coverage
We are lucky to be playing the Courts IDC - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says we are lucky to be playing the Courts IDC considering sports is not safe to play in most countries due to COVID-19. While speaki
As a student of QVS, I felt sad as the Union Jack was lowered on the eve of Independence - Qaranivalu
65-year-old Joji Qaranivalu says he clearly remembers being one of the 120 cadets who peri-metered Albert Park on October 10th 1970. Qaranivalu says the events of the
Witnessing the lowering of the Union Jack was an emotional moment - Janiff
Caines Jannif CEO Iqbal Jannif says he experienced mixed emotions during the lowering of the Union Jack on the evening of the 9th of October, 1970 and the raising of the
31 more people receive Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative medals
Another 31 people who have contributed to Fiji’s development and progress in the past 50 years were today awarded with commemorative medals for Fiji’s 50th
Fiji Day celebrations at Albert Park will be at half capacity- PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed that Fiji's 50 year Independence Anniversary celebrations which will be held at Albert Park this Saturday will be at half
Qaranivalu dedicates his Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal to all the scouts in Fiji
The Fiji Scout Association Executive Commissioner, Joji Qaranivalu has dedicated his Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal to all the scouts in Fiji.Qaranivalu says be
Chaudhry and Kurusiga thankful after receiving the Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal in recognition of their services
Former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry and senior military officer, Brigadier General Apakuki Kurusiga say they are thankful after receiving the Fiji 50 Independence Co
PM launches official Fiji 50 song 'Children of Fiji'
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has today launched the official song "Children of Fiji" for Fiji's 50th Independence Anniversary. While speaking at the launch, Baini
Ratu Epeli, Bainimarama, Chaudhry and Naivalurua among the 32 people receiving Fiji 50 medals today
Former President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry are among the people who have received commemorat