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Adi Cakobau School Variety Concert
Adi Cakobau School will have a Variety Concert on Tuesday, 27 May 2008 at the Suva Civic Centre. More details on this later.
Labels: Adi Cakobau School, Fiji, Fiji Schools, Kids activities, Suva, Suva activities and events
Adi Cakobau School Diamond Jubilee Launch
Here is the program for the launch of the Adi Cakobau School Diamond Jubilee Celebrations that will held on Saturday, 24 May 2008, from 9.30am to 12pm :
- 8.30am, March from Suva Flea Market to Sukuna Park;
- 9.30am, Arrival of invited guests;
- 9.50am, Arrival of the Chief Guest;
- 9.55am, Arrival of marchers;
- 10.00am to 10.15am, Devotion;
- 10.20am, Welcome and Introduction of the Chief Guest;
- 10.30 to 10.50am, Address by the Chief Guest;
- 11am, Entertainment including Meke and Singing;
- 11.55am, Vote of Thanks.
Labels: Adi Cakobau School, Fiji, Fiji Schools, Kids activities, Suva, Suva activities and events
Fiji Bati Squad chosen
The Fiji Bati (Rugby League) Squad chosen to prepare for a touring Australian Affiliated States team on 17 June 2008 at the National Stadium, Laucala Bay, Suva includes :
- Peni Tubakibau
- Jim Patrick
- Semi Cakau
- Neori Buli
- Taniela Vatunitu Tuinasau
- Jope Tuivanuavou
- Livai Saukuru
- Sitiveni Logaivau
- Josateki Sovau
- Bilitaki Waqanibula Lovo
- Osea Sadrau
- Sivorosi Lecadau
- Epeli Soro
- Meli Kunadrau
- Kaliova Tani
- Nemani Suguturaga
- Etika Rokobuli
- Fero Tabakisuva
- Atunaisa Turagaiviu
- Leone Matai
- Esira Dokoni
- Jone Yacadrau
- Viliame Cagibula
- Jone Macilai
- Nasoni Yalayala
- Joe Vueti.
Labels: Fiji, Fiji Rugby League, Suva, Suva activities and events, Suva Sports
Triathlon
An Open Triathlon even will be held on Sunday, 25 May 2008, at the Hobie Cat Venue, Suva Point, Suva. Events scheduled will include half tri (swim 750m, bike 20km, 5km run), super sprint (swim 500m, bike 10km, 3km run) and a junior event (swim 250m, bike 5km, 1.5km run). Interested individuals are welcome to participate.
Labels: Fiji, Fiji Triathlon, Suva, Suva activities and events
Adi Cakobau School Diamond Jubilee March
The Adi Cakobau School Diamond Jubilee march will be held on Saturday, 24 May 2008, starting 9am, from the Suva Flea Market and proceed to Sukuna Park, Suva.
Labels: Adi Cakobau School, Fiji, Fiji Schools, Suva, Suva activities and events
Fiji Association of Architects Seminar
The Fiji Association of Architects is organising a seminar on "Building Green : Environmental & Social Issues Affecting Fiji's Building Industry" today, Tuesday, 20 May 2008, from 5.15pm to 7.30pm, at the JJ's on the Park Conference Room, Suva. Guest Speakers and topics are as follows :
- Dr Dick Watling on "What does Sustainable Use of Sago Palm entail?"
- Mr Colin Marley on "Local Timber Flooring Options"; and
- Mr William Lepercq on "Ecodesign - the link between environmental and social concerns and profit".
Limited seating available. For more information, pls call telephone (679) 3314219.
Labels: Fiji, Suva, Suva activities and events, Suva Seminars
Suva Activities, Events and Accommodation (Updated 19.5.08)
The following events are scheduled for Suva:
One-off Events:
- Arts for Kids by Kathy Oyagawa, starts from 5 April 2008, Fiji Museum, Suva;
- Fiji Games Bodybuilding Competition, May 2008, Suva;
- Fiji Second School Term, from Monday, 12 May, to Friday, 15 August 2008;
- Term 2 Alliance Francaise's organised French, Fijian and Hindi lessons, from 19 May to 8 August 2008, Alliance Francaise, Suva;
- World's largest floating bookshop on board the MV Doulos in port, from Friday, 23 May, to Tuesday, 3 June 2008; Suva;
- Rotary Club of Suva organised Charity Fun Golf Tournament Progressive Ambrose, Sunday, 25 May 2008, Fiji Golf Club, Vatuwaqa, Suva;
- Stress Management workshop organised by Continuing and Community Education Centre, for Thursday, 29 May 2008, 9am to 4pm, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
- Time Management workshop organised by the Continuing and Community Education Centre, Friday, 30 May 2008, 9am to 3pm, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
- Fiji Games Beach Volleyball Tournament, 30 and 31 May 2008, National Beach Volleyball Centre, National Sporting Complex, Laucala Bay, Suva;
- Fiji Games Athletics Meet, 30 and 31 May 2008, National Stadium, Laucala Bay, Suva;
- Mr Suva Bodybuilding Championships, August 2008, Suva;
- Selling Smarter workshop organised by the Continuing and Community Education Centre, Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 9am to 3pm, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
- Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji organised Productivity Symposium for CEOs and Executives, Thursday, 5 June 2008, Lali Room, Holiday Inn, Suva;
- A Coaching : A Leadership Skill workshop organised by the Continuing and Community Education Centre, Thursday, 5 June 2008, 9am to 4pm, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
- Fiji International Kids Triathlon 2008 tournament, from 6 July, 2008, Hobie Cat Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
- Artists resident in Fiji, working in 2D and 3D to submit original works for the Fiji Arts Club Annual Art Exhibition and Competition by 1 August 2008, 10am and 5pm; The Playhouse, Selbourne Street, Suva;
- Fiji Arts Club Annual Art Exhibition and Competition (sponsored by ANZ Bank), 4 to 9 August 2008, The Playhouse, Selbourne Street, Suva;
- Hibiscus Festival, Friday, 15 August, to Saturday, 23 August 2008, Albert Park, Suva;
- Fiji Third School Term, from Monday, 1 September, to Friday, 28 November 2008;
- Rugby League World Cup match - Fiji vs France, 1 November 2008, WIN Stadium, Wollongong, Australia;
- Rugby League World Cup match - Fiji vs Scotland, 5 November 2008, Bluetongue Stadium, Central Coast, Australia.
Recurring Events:
- Horse Riding, Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 5pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 7am to 4pm, Suva Pony Club, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Suva;
- Fiji Museum displays, daily at The Fiji Museum, Suva;
- Oceania Centre Gallery, opens daily, at the Oceania Centre for Arts & Culture, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
- Bridge night, every Monday nights, from 6.30 to 9.30pm, The Fiji Club, 1 Selbourne Street, Suva;
- Suva Taekwondo Classes, every Mondays and Wednesdays, 4.30pm to 5.30pm - Junior Classes, 5.30pm to 7pm -Senior Classes, Suva Civic Centre;
- Waitui Cycle Rides, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5pm, Waitui Cycles, Garden City, Raiwai, Suva;
- Hapkido Self Defence Classes, every Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.45pm to 7.45pm, Hyundai Fitness Centre, National Sporting Complex, Laucala Bay, Suva;
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), meets every Mondays and Thursdays, at 5.30pm, Mitchell Clinic, 83 Princes Road, Tamavua, Suva;
- Capital Toastmasters, every Tuesday (beginning 29 January 2008), from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, JJ's Boardroom, Suva;
- Karate classes, Tuesdays, 4pm to 5.30pm, Thursdays, 5.30pm to 7pm, and Saturdays, 2pm to 4pm, Suva Civic Centre;
- Hapkido Self Defence Classes, every Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, China Club, Nasese, Suva;
- Jazz at the Holiday Inn with Tom Mawi, every Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 6pm to 10pm, Holiday Inn;
- Arts Village Firewalking Show, 11am to 12pm, every Saturday, Grandstand, Arts Village, Pacific Harbour;
- Arts for Kids, 2 or 3 Saturdays every month, starting 5 April 2008, Fiji Museum, Suva;
- The Roc Market, every third Sunday of the month, outside Dolphins Foodcourt, FNPF Plaza, Victoria Parade, Suva;
- Waitui Cycle Rides, every Sundays, 6am to 6.3oam, from Waitui Cycles, Garden City, Raiwai, Suva;
- Sunday Church Services, 8am or 10.45am, Wesley Church, Butt Street, or 9am at Calvary Temple, Samabula, Suva.
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Time Management Workshop
A Time Management workshop is being organised by the Continuing and Community Education Centre, University of the South Pacific, for Friday, 30 May 2008, from 9am to 3pm. What you will gain include :
- Develooping useful techniques for setting and achieving goals
- Identifying strategies for using a planner effectively
- Better organising yourself and your workspace for peak efficiency
- Identifying the right things to do and developing plans for doing them
- Learning what to delegate and how to delegate well
- Performing workload analysis to make sure your time is being used efficiently
The workshop will cover:
- Hemisphere preference
- Setting goals and targets
- Planning and planning aids
- Organising your work area
- Organising your files
- Managing projects
- Delegating
- Five ways to manage e-mail
- Workload analysis
The fee for the workshop is F$170.00. For further information, pls contact Kolinio Ulakia on
ulakia_k@usp.ac.fj or call telephone (679) 3232629.
Labels: Fiji, Suva, Suva activities and events, Suva Seminars, University of the South Pacific
Vou Dance Fiji : Dance Classes
Vou Dance Fiji is organising dance classes starting Monday, 19 May 2008 at 30 Desvouex Road, Suva. The daily program includes :
Mondays
- 3.30pm to 4pm - Hip-hop Little ones age 5 and under;
- 4pm to 5pm - Hip-hop Kids age 6 to 12;
- 5pm to 6pm - Hip-hop Adults;
- 6pm tp 7pm - Jazz Adults.
Tuesdays
- 5.30am to 6.30pm - Meditation and Oneness blessing
Wednesdays
- 3.30pm to 4pm - Contemporary Little ones age 5 and under;
- 4pm to 5pm - Contemporary Kids age 6 to 12;
- 5pm to 6pm - Contemporary Adults;
- 6pm tp 7pm - Latin Adults.
Thursdays
- 5.30am to 6.30am - Pilates
Fridays
- 3.30pm to 4pm - Pacific Little ones age 5 and under;
- 4pm to 5pm - Pacific Kids age 6 to 12;
- 5pm to 6pm - Pacific Adults;
- 6pm tp 7pm - Meke Adults.
Fore more information, pls call Sachiko on telephone (679) 9999966 or Sinu (679) 9976777.
Labels: Fiji, Kids activities, Suva, Suva activities and events, Suva Art and Craft, Suva Dance
International School Fun Day
The International School is organising a Fun Day today, Saturday, 17 May 2008. Activities begin at 10am and will run until 3pm at the School in Suva. Attractions include :
- International Food Stalls;
- Live Entertainment;
- Haunted House;
- Face Painting;
- Books;
- Balloons;
- Craft;
- Water slide;
- Jumping Castle; and more.
The school is located at Siga Road, Laucala Beach Estate, Suva.
Labels: Fiji, International School, Suva, Suva activities and events
Fiji Arts Club Annual Art Exhibition
The Fiji Arts Club Annual Art Exhibition and Competition, sponsored by ANZ Bank, will be held from 4 to 9 August 2008 at The Playhouse, Selbourne Street, Suva. Artists resident in Fiji, working in 2D and 3D are invited to submit original works on 1 August between 10am and 5pm. Entry forms are available at ANZ branches. For more information, pls call Jane Borg on telephone (679) 3361149.
Labels: ANZ Banking Group Limited, Fiji, Fiji Arts Club, Suva, Suva activities and events, Suva Art and Craft
Productivity Symposium for CEOs and Executives
The Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji is organising a Productivity Symposium for CEOs and Executives on Thursday, 5 June 2008 at the Lali Room, Holiday Inn, Suva. Guest speakers are :
- Mr Mah Lok, Former Director General, Malaysia Productivity Corporation;
- Mr Savenaca Narube, Governor, Reserve Bank of Fiji;
- Mr Shayne Silcox, CEO of the City of Melville, Western Australia; and
- A representative from the European Union Delegation for the Pacific.
The fee for attendance is F$120.00 and includes morning tea, lunch and cocktail.
Labels: Fiji, Suva, Suva activities and events, Suva Seminars
Fiji Arts Council Call for Fashion Designers
The Fiji Arts Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from fashion designers to submit work for selection to represent Fiji at the upcoming Festival of Pacific Arts. The Festival brings together artists from 27 Pacific nations and focuses on the promotion and protection of the indigenous cultures of the Pacific. For more information, pls call the Council on telephone (679) 3311754 or e-mail
fijiartcouncil@unwiredfiji.com.fj.
Labels: Fiji, Fiji Arts Council, Suva, Suva activities and events
Coaching : A Leadership Skill Workshop
A Coaching : A Leadership Skill workshop is being organised by the Continuing and Community Education Centre, University of the South Pacific, for Thursday, 5 June 2008, from 9am to 4pm. What you will gain include :
- Understanding how coaching can be used to develop your team
- Developing the coaching skills that help improve individual performance
- Demonstrating the behaviours and practices of an effective coach
- Recognising employees' strengths and give them the feedback they need to succeed
- Identifying employee problems and ways you can help correct them
The workshop will cover:
- Defining Coaching
- The two schools of coaches
- Five critical coaching skills
- Communication skills
- Non-verbal communication
- Learning styles and principles
- Methods of feedback
- Benefits/consequences approach
- Dealing with problem employees
- When not to coach
The fee for the workshop is F$170.00. For further information, pls contact Kolinio Ulakia on ulakia_k@usp.ac.fj or call telephone (679) 3232629.
Labels: Fiji, Suva, Suva activities and events, Suva Seminars, University of the South Pacific
Rotary Club Charity Fun Golf Tournament
The Rotary Club of Suva is organising a Charity Fun Golf Tournament Progressive Ambrose on Sunday, 25 May 2008, at the Fiji Golf Club, Vatuwaqa, Suva. Entry fees is F$35.00 per person and includes lunch and cocktails during the presentation of prizes. Entries can be teams of 6 individuals. Forms are available at the Fiji Golf Club and registrations close on Tuesday, 20 May 2008.
Labels: Fiji, Fiji Golf, Rotary Club, Suva, Suva activities and events, Suva Charity Events, Suva Sports
Selling Smarter Workshop
A Selling Smarter workshop is being organised by the Continuing and Community Education Centre, University of the South Pacific, for Wednesday, 4 June 2008, from 9am to 3pm. What you will gain include :
- Understanding the paradox : helping other people get what they want gives us more of what we want
- Using goal-setting techniques as a way to focus on what you want to accomplish and develop strategies for getting there
- Recognising the difference between features and benefits of products and services and developing a plan for increasing product knowledge
- Identifying the most critical elements of telephone sales and customer service
- Understanding the power of your behaviour for more successful sales and customer service
- Developing communication skills to better share information and better listen to the customer
The workshop will cover:
- Professionalism
- Defining Why You are in Sales
- Selling Product Benefits
- Managing Time
- Understanding Up-Selling
- How to avoid the ten major mistakes we sometimes make
- Setting SMART Goals
- Networking and finding new clients
The fee for the workshop is F$170.00. For further information, pls contact Kolinio Ulakia on ulakia_k@usp.ac.fj or call telephone (679) 3232629.
Labels: Fiji, Suva, Suva activities and events, Suva Seminars, University of the South Pacific
Stress Management Workshop
A Stress Management workshop is being organised by the Continuing and Community Education Centre, University of the South Pacific, for Thursday, 29 May 2008, from 9am to 4pm. The workshop will cover :
- What is Stress?
- What are the symptoms of stress/burnout?
- What does stress cost our companies and its employees?
- Factors that impact on our ability to manage stress
- Stress management as an organisational project
- Organisational support and communication
- Stress management as an individual initiative
- Nutrition, exercise, relationships, relaxation
- De-stress techniques you can use right now
The workshop will include :
- Recognising the symptoms that tell you when you have "chronic stress overload"
- Identifying those actions which add to your stress
- Developing strategies for changing both the situations and the actions that can be changed
- Developing techniques for dealing with the situations and actions that cannot be changed
The fee for the workshop is F$170.00. For further information, pls contact Kolinio Ulakia on ulakia_k@usp.ac.fj or call telephone (679) 3232629.
Labels: Fiji, Suva, Suva activities and events, Suva Seminars, University of the South Pacific
IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2008
The IRB Pacific Nations (Rugby) Cup 2008 series will run from 7 June to 6 July 2008. The schedule of matches for the series is provided below :
Round 1
Saturday, 7 June, Fiji v Samoa Churchill Park, Lautoka, 2.05pm;
Saturday, 7 June, NZ Maori v Tonga, North Harbour Stadium, Albany, 4.35pm;
Sunday, 8 June, Japan v Australia A, Hakata No Mori, Fukuoka, 2.05pm;
Round 2
Saturday, 14 June, Fiji v NZ Maori, Post Fiji Stadium, Suva, 3.05pm;
Saturday, 14 June, Samoa v Australia A, Apia Park, Apia, 3.05pm;
Sunday, 15 June, Japan v Tonga, Sendai Yurtec Stadium, Sendai, 2.05pm;
Round 3
Saturday, 21 June, NZ Maori v Samoa, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, 4.35pm;
Sunday, 22 June, Japan v Fiji, National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, 2.05pm;
Sunday, 22 June, Australia A v Tonga, North Sydney Oval, Sydney, 2.05pm;
Round 4
Saturday, 28 June, Tonga v Samoa, Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa, 1.35pm;
Saturday, 28 June, NZ Maori v Japan, McLean Park, Napier, 2.35pm;
Sunday, 29 June, Australia A v Fiji Ballymore, Brisbane, 2.05pm;
Round 5
Saturday, 5 July, Tonga v Fiji, Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa, 3.05pm;
Saturday, 5 July, Samoa v Japan, Apia Park, Apia, 3.05pm;
Sunday, 6 July, Australia A v NZ Maori, Sydney Football Stadium, time to be confirmed.
All times indicated are local times where the match will be played.
Labels: Fiji, fiji rugby, IRB Pacific Nations Rugby Cup, Suva
Taekwondo Classes
The Suva Taekwondo classes continue every Mondays and Wednesdays at the Suva Civic Centre. There will be classes from 4 to 5.30pm for juniors and from 5.30pm for adults. For further information, pls call telephones (679) 9998081, (679) 9621582 or (679) 9912496.
Labels: Fiji, Fitness Programs, Kids activities, Suva, Suva activities and events
Cycling
The Velocity Group is organising their regular cycling event on Saturday, 17 May 2008, starting from the Esquires Coffee Shop at the FNPF Boulevard, Victoria Parade, Suva. The ride begins at 7am. The route followed will be down Victoria Parade, around Nasese and Muanikau and along the seawall. Duration is about 40 minutes. Bring your own bike and helmet.
Labels: Cycling, Fiji, Kids activities, Suva, Suva activities and events
Chess Open Championships
The Chess Open Championships will be held on Sunday, 18 May 2008, at the Fiji Olympic House, Suva. Registration begins at 9am with the first round scheduled for 8.30am.
Labels: Fiji, Fiji Chess Federation, Suva, Suva activities and events, Suva Sports
Fiji School Term 2 starts
The Fiji schools' term 2 started yesterday, Tuesday, 13 May 2008, and will run until 15 August 2008.
Labels: Fiji, Fiji Schools, Suva, Suva activities and events
Book Launch : 21st Anniversary of Fiji's first military coup
The Pacific Institute of Advanced Studies in Development and Governance, The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of the South Pacific, The Fiji Institute of Applied Studies and The Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies of the Australian National University will have a book launch of the "21st Anniversary of Fiji's first military coup 1987 : Fiji Twenty Years on on Wednesday, 14 May 2008, from 6pm to 8pm at the AusAid Middle Lecture Theatre, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva. A panel discussion on coups and their consequences will be held after the launch. The book was edited by Brij Lal, Ganesh Chand and Vijay Naidu.
Labels: Book Launch, Fiji, Suva, Suva activities and events, University of the South Pacific
