Maikeli Seru
11 February, 2021, 6:20 pm
Bristol Bears’ Semi Radradra
on attack during the
Challenge Cup semi-fi nal.
Picture: HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS
CUP
Fijian rugby superstar and dual international Semi Radradra will be rested for eight to 10 weeks because of a knee injury.
His Bristol Bears Rugby Club has announced that they have been hit by the devastating blow after a detailed medical check on the elusive centre and winger .
The club said Radradra had a spectacular performance in Bristol’s 48-3 victory over Bath last Friday.
He made a stunning 162 metre run with the ball in hand as he was the focal point of the Bears’ attack. Bears director of rugby Pat Lam said on the club’s website that Radradra had been complaining of a niggle in his knee which the club had investigated.
Young-Kyu Park
30 January, 2021, 7:00 pm
Young-kyu Park is the ambassador of
the Republic of Korea to the Republic of
Fiji with President of Fiji, Jioji Konrote. Picture: SUPPLIED
This year, 2021, marks the golden jubilee of diplomatic relations between Fiji and Korea.
The two countries officially established diplomatic ties on January 30, 1971 soon after Fiji gained independence in October 1970.
Over the past half century, Korea and Fiji cultivated precious friendship and expanded co-operation in various areas, which thus far has borne plenty of fruits.
Being awarded a warm welcome, I arrived in Fiji in December last year as new ambassador of Korea.
Fiji is well-known to Korea as the hub of economy, tourism and transportation among the Pacific Islands countries.
Jale Daucakacaka
27 January, 2021, 6:15 pm
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar (right) with Aquaheat South Pacific Ltd staff members during the launch of the company’s Education Support Fund in Wailada, Lami yesterday. Picture: ATU RASEA
MORE children will need assistance after the devastating impacts caused by Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasa and the COVID-19 pandemic, says Education Minister Rosy Akbar.
She made the comments yesterday after Aquaheat South Pacific Ltd launched its Education Support Fund at its headquarters in Wailada, Lami.
The company provided $30,000 towards assisting students facing difficulties during this period. Aquaheat’s owner, Horizon Energy Group, approved the funding as they recognise the devastation caused by both Cyclone Yasa and COVID-19.
Ian Chute
Minister for Agriculture Mahendra Reddy. Picture: FT FILE.
Fiji’s agriculture sector recorded a loss of $150 million during Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasa, says Agriculture Minister Dr Mahendra Reddy.
He said parts of the Eastern and Central divisions and the whole of Vanua Levu were affected.
“Our final damage assessment is out and we are submitting it to the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO),” he said.
Dr Reddy said the $150 million damage bill was pegged for the agriculture sector including sugar.
He said the ministry’s assistance to farmers in affected areas was ongoing.
“The first round of support was immediate concerning food security, we wanted to secure the households,” he said.
27 January, 2021, 12:01 am
The Fiji Meteorological Service in Nadi is forecasting heavy rain for parts of the Fiji Group.
A heavy rain warning is in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti groups.
A heavy rain alert, it says, is in force for the rest of the Fiji Group.
A trough of low pressure, it stated yesterday, was slow moving over the group with cloud and rain bands affecting most parts of the country until Friday.
This, it stated, had the potential to bring severe weather over the group.
A number of lows were analysed yesterday morning over our region.