Fiji Institute of Technology Inter School Sports

An annual sports event organized for students of the Fiji Institute of Technology, to assist the institution in gearing up for the upcoming Inter-Tertiary Competition, will be held on Friday, 15 August 2008, from 8.00am at the Suva Grammar School Grounds, Veiuto, Suva. For more information, pls call the Fiji Institute of Technology, Samabula Campus, on telephone (679) 3381044.

Fiji Secondary School Basketball Championships

The 2008 Fiji Secondary School Basketball Championships will be held from Monday, 25 August, to Wednesday, 27 August 2008 at the Vodafone Arena, Laucala Bay, Suva. For more information, pls call telephone (679) 3312177.

Suva Activities, Events and Accommodation (Updated 27.7.08)

The following events are scheduled for Suva: One-off Events:

• Copyright Tribunal original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works competition - open until Friday, 5 September 2008;
• CLGF Pacific Project's "Pacific Urban Art Initiative" and the Alliance Francaise Eyes on the Street Photography Competition - open until Friday, 12 September 2008;
• 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;
• Exhibition of Fijian and Oceanic works including architectural innovations such as vertical gardening from Saturday, 12 July, to Monday, 11 August, 2008 (excluding Sundays), Fiji Museum, Suva (Also includes dances choreographed by Allan Allo and his dancers from the Oceanic Dance Group);
• International School Suva (10 week) Drama Programme, begins Monday, 14 July 2008, 3.30pm to 4.30pm, Multipurpose Hall, International School, Laucala Beach, Suva;
• Great Teitei Competition for primary and secondary schools in Fiji, 22 July to 21 October 2008;
• Animated film - ‘Persepolis’, Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, Alliance Francaise, Suva;
• Economics Association of Fiji Panel Discussion on "The Global Effects of Rising Prices : What Can We Do?", Monday, 28 July 2008, from 5.20pm, Tower 11, Reserve Bank of Fiji Building, Pratt Street, Suva;
• Fiji Cancer Society's Biggest Morning Tea, Thursday, 31 July 2008, Suva;
• Oral Health Month Launch, Friday, 1 August 2008, from 12pm, Sukuna Park, Suva;
• Oral Health Month in Fiji, August 2008 (see detailed posts for information on activities planned);
• 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;
• Floral arrangement course, Saturday, 2 August 2008, 9am to 4pm, Centre for Continuing and Community Education, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Fiji Arts Club Annual Art Exhibition and Competition (sponsored by ANZ Bank), 4 to 9 August 2008, The Playhouse, Selbourne Street, Suva;
• Tadra Kahani 2008, Wednesday, 13 August, and Thursday, 14 August 2008, Vodafone Arena, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Music and Art Competition, Friday, 15 August 2008, from 6.00pm, Media Centre, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Hibiscus Festival, Friday, 15 August, to Saturday, 23 August 2008, Albert Park, Suva;
• Swimming Grand Prix 1, 16 August 2008, National Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva; Mr Suva Bodybuilding Competition, 16 August 2008, Suva;
• 2008 Fiji Hobie Challenge, from Friday, 29 August, to Friday, 5 September 2008, National Sailing Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Third School Term, from Monday, 1 September, to Friday, 28 November 2008;
• Swimming Grand Prix 2, 13 September 2008, National Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Fiji 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;
• Fiji National Age & Open Short Course Swimming Champs, 21 and 22 November 2008, National Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva.

Recurring Events:

• Fiji Museum displays, daily at The Fiji Museum, Suva;
• Vou Dance Classes, daily, from 3pm to 7.30pm, 30 Desvouex Road, Suva;
• Horse Riding, Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 5pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 7am to 4pm, Suva Pony Club, Queen Elizabeth Drive, 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;
• Wai Tui Cycles After Work Bike Rides, every Mondays and Wednesdays, starts 5pm, from Esquires Café, Dolphins Plaza, Loftus Street, 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;
• Tsulu Face-to-Face Tour, every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 10.45am, Arts Village, Pacific Harbour;
• Capital Toastmasters, every Tuesday (beginning 29 January 2008), from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, JJ's Boardroom, Suva;
• Fijian Mekes, Indian and Island Dances, every Tuesdays and Sundays, from 7.30pm to 9.00pm, Raintree Lodge, Colo-i-Suva, 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;
• Esquires Coffee House Weekly Fun Cycle around the Suva sea wall, Nasese and Muanikau, every Saturdays, starts 7am, from the Esquires Coffee House, Loftus Street, Suva;
• The ROC Market, every third Sunday of the month, outside Dolphins Foodcourt, FNPF Plaza, Victoria Parade, Suva;
• Sunday Bike Rides by Velocity Club, every Sundays, from 7am, ending with breakfast at Holiday Inn, Suva;
• Sunday Church Services, 8am or 10.45am, Wesley Church, Butt Street, Suva;
• Sunday English Church Services, 9am, Calvary Temple, Samabula, Suva.

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Tadra Kahani 2008

Preparations for Tadra Kahani 2008 are now on with participating schools from around Fiji working on perfecting their items for the show. The show this year will be held on Wednesday, 13 August, and Thursday, 14 August 2008, at the Vodafone Arena, Laucala Bay, Suva.

Oral Health Month

August is Oral Health Month in Fiji. The month's program will be launched on Friday, 1 August 2008, from 12pm at Sukuna Park, Suva. The Police Jazz Band will provide entertainment. Activities scheduled during the month include :

• Free dental checks at selected supermarkets on Saturdays, 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 August;
• Free dental checks at selected private dental clinics Fiji wide;
• Colgate Toothpaste and Colgate Toothbrush from Dr Rabbit at selected stores and supermarkets.

A National Poster Competition has also been organised for schools for students between the ages of 4 to 13. Entries for the competition close on 31 August with the winners to be drawn on 12 September. For more information, pls call Elenoa or Vasiti on telephone (679) 3361390.

Panel Discussion : The Global Effects of Rising Prices : What Can We Do?

The Economics Association of Fiji is organising a Panel Discussion on "The Global Effects of Rising Prices : What Can We Do?" on Monday, 28 July 2008, from 5.20pm at Tower 11, Reserve Bank of Fiji Building, Pratt Street, Suva. Panellists and issues include :

• Dr Mahendra Reddy, Associate Professor of Economics, USP - Policy options to combat rising inflation;
• Mr N Krishnan, Chief Manager, LICI Fiji - Experience of India and lessons for Fiji;
• Mrs Premila Kumar, CEO, Consumer Council of Fiji, Role of Consumer Council in the current environment;
• Mr Semiti Qalowasa, Programme Coordinator, ECREA - Rising Prices and ECREA's Economic Justice Programme.

For more information, pls contact Matia Tuisawau on telephone 3223311 or e-mail matia@rbf.gov.fj.

TFL KULA FILM AWARDS AND AUDIO VISUAL INDUSTY OPEN DAY

This will be held on 25 and 26 July, 2008 at the Suva Civic Centre, Suva. The programmes for the 2 days are as follows:

• 9:00am Industry Open Day ready to commence and Guests arrive;

• 9:45 Guests to be seated before Guests of Honour (TFL CEO Taito Tabaleka) arrives;

• GOH arrives GOH garlanded;

• 10:00 GOH is introduced by MC

• 10:05 GOH Speech and Official Opening

• 10:30 MC introduces CEO, FAVC

• 10:35 CEO, FAVC Speech on New Vision, Mission, Logo and Website

• 10:45 Board Member Yaminiasi Gaunavou unveils new FAVC Vision

• 10:50 GOH tours the Exhibition and Booths; Other guests also visit Booths; Industry Open Day opens to the public; Live band plays in Auditorium; Past Fiji Film start showing to the public (Venue – Auditorium); Film and TV Unit all- day “news reading” by the public

• 11:00 Film Stunt Performance

• 11:15 Morning Tea on Balcony;

Guest of Honour departs

• 12:00 Discussion Session: “Business Opportunities in the AV Industry

• 13:00 Film Stunt Performance

• 15:00 Screening of Kula Film Awards movies for voting purposes

• 16:00 Discussion Session:” Careers Opportunities in the AV Industry”

• 17:00 Stunt Performance

• 18:00 Open Day closes to the Public



DAY 2 SATURDAY
• 9:00 Industry Open Day opens to the public; Booths open; Live band performance with local musicians; start playing past Fiji films; Film and TV unit news reading by members of the public- this is available all day; Stunt performance;

• 10:00 Screen Kula films awards movies for voting purposes

• 11:00 Discussion session: “Making Fiji competitive in the AV world”

• 12:00 Film stunt performance

• 13:00 Discussion session: “Economic benefits of AV productions”

• 14:30 Film stunt performance

• 15:00 Voting closes for most popular film



TFL Kula Film Awards Night
• 17:30 Guests arrive

• 18:00 Minister of Industry, Tourism, Trade and Communication Mr. Tom Ricketts and Mrs. Ricketts arrive and met by FAVC CEO and deputy chairman, Chris Caine

• 18:05 Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. and Mrs. Tabaleka escorted to stage and Garlanded

• 18:10 Mr. Caine speaks then invites the Minister of Trade to address the audience

• 18:15 Speech by the Minister of Industry, Tourism, Trade and Communications

• 18:30 Bollywood Dance Competition begins

• 20:00 Film Stunt performance

• 20:30 Presentation by Mrs. Ricketts for participation by teachers of all Schools and special prizes

• 20:45 PBS Bollywood Dance Presentation:
Air Pacific Best Individual Dancer- presented by Ms Shaenaaz Voss of Air Pacific;
Golden Manufacturers Most Entertaining Group - presented by Pradeep Fonseka of Golden Manufacturers
PBS Best Group Costume - presented by Mr. Simon Fong of PBS

• 21:05 TFL CEO delivers sponsor speech

• 21:20 TFL Kula film awards presentation: SPR Best actor – announced by Mr. Romil Patel; presented by Minister;
SPR Best Actress - announced by Mr. Romil Patel; presented by Minister;
Air Pacific Best director - announced by Ms Shaenaaz Voss of Air Pacific; presented by Minister;
TFL Most popular film - announced by TFL CEO; presented by Minister;
TFL Kula Best Film – announced by TFL CEO; presented by Minister; Vote of Thanks – CEO FAVC; audience departs; Invited guests and F$20.00 ticket holders proceed to the lower hall for entertainment, cocktails & food.

Holy Trinity Cathedral Bazaar: Lunch Special

The Holy Trinity Cathedral in Suva will be having a lunch special with various dishes like curry, lovo and seafoods on Friday, 25 July 2008, starting 11am, at the corner of McArthur and Gordon, Suva. Admission is free.

Korean Film – Going By the Book

The Alliance Francaise will be screening a Korean Film with English Subtitles on Friday, 25 July 2008, at 6pm. Admission is free. For more information, pls call on telephone (679) 3313802.

2008 Battle of the Giants Soccer Tournament

The Battle of the Giants Soccer Tournament starts today Thursday, 24 July 2008, and will end on Sunday, 27 July 2008 and is being held at the National Stadium, Laucala Bay, Suva. The schedule of matches is provided below :

• Thursday 24 July, 2008 - 5:00pm Lautoka vs Nasinu; 6:15pm Navua vs Rewa; 7:30pm Labasa vs Ba, 8:45pm Suva vs Nadi;
• Friday 25 July, 2008 - 9:00am Navua vs Rewa; 9:00am Suva vs Nasinu; 10:15am Nasinu vs Nadroga; 11:30am Suva vs Tavua; 12:45pm Nasinu vs Lautoka; 12:45pm Nadi vs Rewa; 2:00pm Suva vs Tavua; 2:00pm Ba vs Tavua; 3:15pm Navua vs Nadi; 4:30pm Labasa vs Nadroga; 5:45pm Ba vs Lautoka; 7:00pm Suva vs Rewa;
• Saturday 26 July, 2008 - 9:00am Ba vs Nadi; 9:00am Lautoka vs Tavua; 10:15am Ba vs Nasinu; 11:30am Nadi vs Tavua; 12:45pm Rewa vs Ba; 12:45pm Nasinu vs Tavua; 2:00pm Suva vs Lautoka; 2:00pm Nadi vs Navua; 3:15pm Ba vs Nadroga; 4:30pm Rewa vs Tavua; 5:45pm Suva vs Navua; 7:00pm Lautoka vs Labasa;
• Sunday 27 July, 2008 - 8:30am First Semi Final; 10:00am Second Semi Final; 3:00pm Final Match; 4:00pm Presentations.

Pacific Sun Suva flights specials

Pacific Sun is offering specials for air fares on its Suva-Nadi and Suva-Labasa routes. The air fares are :

• F$59.00 for Suva-Nadi one way; and
• F$79.00 for Suva-Labasa one way.

The specials run until 31 August 2008. For more information or to make a reservation, pls call (679) 6720888 or (679) 3304388.

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Great Teitei Competition for Schools

A competition on planting vegetables for primary and secondary schools in Fiji has started. The objective of the competition is for planting for a better healthier life and to help make sure that Fiji has an adequate supply of food. It is geared towards encouraging youth in Fiji to grow more vegetables and fruits. The competition is divided into four school divisions : West, East, South and North with the winning primary and secondary school in each division to win F$1,000.00 each. It runs from 22 July 2008 to 21 October 2008. For more information, pls contact the Agricultural Office near your school.

Suva Secondary Schools Music Festival

A Choral Celebration by Suva Secondary Schools will be held on 22, 23 and 24 July 2008, 6pm, at the Tattersalls National Gymnasium, Laucala Bay, Suva. 12 Schools and 400 Students will perform at the Celebration. There will be special performances by the Pasifika Voices (formally known as the Malaga Singers) and the Suva Community Gospel Choir. Admissions are F$5.00 per adult and F$2.00 per child under 12. For more information, pls call J Lee on telephone (679) 9264422.

Suva Activities, Events and Accommodation (Updated 20.7.08)

The following events are scheduled for Suva: One-off Events:

• Copyright Tribunal original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works competition - open until Friday, 5 September 2008;
• CLGF Pacific Project's "Pacific Urban Art Initiative" and the Alliance Francaise Eyes on the Street Photography Competition - open until Friday, 12 September 2008;
• 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;
• Exhibition of Fijian and Oceanic works including architectural innovations such as vertical gardening from Saturday, 12 July, to Monday, 11 August, 2008 (excluding Sundays), Fiji Museum, Suva (Also includes dances choreographed by Allan Allo and his dancers from the Oceanic Dance Group);
• International School Suva (10 week) Drama Programme, begins Monday, 14 July 2008, 3.30pm to 4.30pm, Multipurpose Hall, International School, Laucala Beach, Suva;
• Fiji Islands Bureau Statistics' Book Launch - ‘The Qualitative Analysis of Poverty in Fiji’ by Professor Wadan Narsey, Monday, 21 July 2008, 11am, AUSAID Lecture Theatre, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• The School of Economics, University of the South Pacific, and the Crawford School of Economics and Government, Australian National University - Annual Fiji Update 2008 Seminar, Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 9am to 3.45pm, Marine Studies Lecture Theatre, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Choral Celebration by Suva Secondary Schools, 22, 23 and 24 July 2008, 6pm, Tattersalls National Gymnasium, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Great Teitei Competition for primary and secondary schools in Fiji, 22 July to 21 October 2008;
• Animated film - ‘Persepolis’, Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, Alliance Francaise, Suva;
• Film - ‘Au Revoir les Enfants’ (Goodbye Children’), Thursday, 24 July 2008, Alliance Francaise, Suva;
• Battle of the Giants Soccer Tournament, Thursday, 24 July, to Sunday, 27 July 2008, National Stadium, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Telecom Fiji Limited 2008 Kula Films Awards, Friday, 25 July, and Saturday, 26 July 2008, Suva;
• Royal Suva Yacht Club Game Fishing Association - Womens' Game Fishing Tournament, Saturday, 26 July 2008, Suva;
• Prawn Farming Course, Saturday, 26 July 2008, 9am to 4pm, Centre for Continuing & Community Education, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Fiji Cancer Society's Biggest Morning Tea, Thursday, 31 July 2008, 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;
• Floral arrangement course, Saturday, 2 August 2008, 9am to 4pm, Centre for Continuing and Community Education, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Fiji Arts Club Annual Art Exhibition and Competition (sponsored by ANZ Bank), 4 to 9 August 2008, The Playhouse, Selbourne Street, Suva;
• Music and Art Competition, Friday, 15 August 2008, from 6.00pm, Media Centre, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Hibiscus Festival, Friday, 15 August, to Saturday, 23 August 2008, Albert Park, Suva;
• Swimming Grand Prix 1, 16 August 2008, National Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Mr Suva Bodybuilding Competition, 16 August 2008, Suva;
• 2008 Fiji Hobie Challenge, from Friday, 29 August, to Friday, 5 September 2008, National Sailing Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Third School Term, from Monday, 1 September, to Friday, 28 November 2008;
• Swimming Grand Prix 2, 13 September 2008, National Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Fiji 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;
• Fiji National Age & Open Short Course Swimming Champs, 21 and 22 November 2008, National Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva.

Recurring Events:

• Fiji Museum displays, daily at The Fiji Museum, Suva;
• Vou Dance Classes, daily, from 3pm to 7.30pm, 30 Desvouex Road, Suva;
• Horse Riding, Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 5pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 7am to 4pm, Suva Pony Club, Queen Elizabeth Drive, 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;
• Wai Tui Cycles After Work Bike Rides, every Mondays and Wednesdays, starts 5pm, from Esquires Café, Dolphins Plaza, Loftus Street, 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;
• Tsulu Face-to-Face Tour, every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 10.45am, Arts Village, Pacific Harbour;
• Capital Toastmasters, every Tuesday (beginning 29 January 2008), from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, JJ's Boardroom, Suva;
• Fijian Mekes, Indian and Island Dances, every Tuesdays and Sundays, from 7.30pm to 9.00pm, Raintree Lodge, Colo-i-Suva, 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;
• Esquires Coffee House Weekly Fun Cycle around the Suva sea wall, Nasese and Muanikau, every Saturdays, starts 7am, from the Esquires Coffee House, Loftus Street, Suva;
• The ROC Market, every third Sunday of the month, outside Dolphins Foodcourt, FNPF Plaza, Victoria Parade, Suva;
• Sunday Bike Rides by Velocity Club, every Sundays, from 7am, ending with breakfast at Holiday Inn, Suva;
• Sunday Church Services, 8am or 10.45am, Wesley Church, Butt Street, Suva;
• Sunday English Church Services, 9am, Calvary Temple, Samabula, Suva.

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Eye on the Street Photography Competition

The CLGF Pacific Project's "Pacific Urban Art Initiative" and the Alliance Francaise is organising an Eyes on the Street Photography Competition to capture unique scenes, buildings and activity that people identify with in their cities and towns. Photos will be judged on technical quality and interpretation of themes. Submissions are due by Friday, 12 September 2008 with the winners announced by Saturday, 4 October 2008. The Exhibition of photos submitted for the competition will be held in support of World Habitat Day from Monday, 6 October, to Friday, 10 October 2008 which is Fiji Day. For more information and registration forms, pls call Gayle at the Alliance Francaise on telephone (679) 3313802.

Womens Game Fishing Tournament

The Royal Suva Yacht Club Game Fishing Association is hosting a Womens' Game Fishing Tournament on Saturday, 26 July 2008. Registration is at 6pm at the Club on Thursday, 24 July 2008. Admission is free. For more information, pls call Rick Croker on telephone (679) 9946229.

Sunday ROC Market

The ROC Market returns this Sunday, 20 July 2008, 10am to 3pm in front of the FNPF Dolphins Plaza, Victoria Parade, Suva. For more information, pls contact the Market Master at Esquires Coffee House on telephone (679) 3300828.

Pacific Studies Program Courses

The Pacific Institute of Advanced Studies for Development and Governance will be running the following courses for Semester 2, 2008 :

• DG418, Knowing and Being in Oceania : Pacific Epistemology;
• DG419, Contemporary Issues in the Pacific : The Ocean;
• DG423, Contemporary Pacific Arts.

For more information, pls Frank Thomas on thomas_fr@usp.ac.fj or call telephone (679) 3232661.

Prawn Farming Course

The Centre for Continuing & Community Education is organising a Prawn Farming Course on Saturday, 26 July 2008, 9am to 4pm at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva. Fees are F$80.00 per person. For more information, pls e-mail mataluvu_l@usp.ac.fj or call telephone (679) 3232629.

Floral Arrangement Course

The Centre for Continuing and Community Education is organising a floral arrangement course on Saturday, 2 August 2008, from 9am to 4pm at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva. Fees are F$80.00 per person. For more information, pls e-mail mataluvu_l@usp.ac.fj or call telephone (679) 3232629.

Kula Film Awards Audio Visual Industry Open Day

The Telecom Fiji Limited Kula Film Awards Audio Visual Industry Open Day will be held on Friday, 25 July, and Saturday, 26 July 2008, at the Suva Civic Centre. On show will be films produced by Fiji secondary schools, trade exhibition booths, live music and a Bollywood Dance Competition. Tickets are on sale at F$5.00 per person for the Kula Film Awards Night and F$20.00 per person for the post-awards function. For more information, pls log onto www.tflkulafilmawards.com.fj or call Talei on telephone (679) 3306662 or e-mail talei@fijiaudiovisual.org.fj.

Radio Mirchi Groove Night

Radio Mirchi has organised a Groove Night on Friday, 18 July 2008 at the Noble House, Flagstaff, Suva.

Copyright Competition

The Copyright Tribunal is inviting people in the age range between 16 and 25 to submit original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works highlighting the work of the Tribunal and celebrating the WIPO Day theme "Respecting Innovation". Prizes to be awarded in each category include : First prize of F$200.00; Second prize of F$150.00 and Third prize of F$100.00. Entries close on 5 September 2008, 4pm and should be submitted to : The Secretary, Copyright Tribunal, 5th floor Suvavou House, Suva or PO Box 2213, Government Buildings, Suva.

Fiji Update 2008

The School of Economics, University of the South Pacific, and the Crawford School of Economics and Government, Australian National University, will held the annual Fiji Update 2008 seminar on Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 9am to 3.45pm at the Marine Studies Lecture Theatre, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva. Topics to be covered include :

• Economic Survey;
• Trade between Fiji and Asia;
• Fishing prospects;
• Agriculture and the Fiji economy;
• The dairy industry;
• The sugar industry;
• Telecommunications;
• Youth livelihoods; and
• The poverty gap in Fiji.

Morning and afternoon teas and lunch will be provided.

For more information, pls call Bhavna Ram on telephone (679) 3232547 or e-mail ram_b@usp.ac.fj.

Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea

The Annual Charity Event, Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea, will be held on Thursday, 31 July 2008 in Suva. Offices and businesses are asked to sponsor morning tea for their staff and clients with funds going to the Fiji Cancer Society. For more information, pls e-mail the Fiji Cancer Society on cancer@connect.com.fj.

Film : ‘Au Revoir les Enfants’

The Alliance Francaise will be screening a film ‘Au Revoir les Enfants’ (Goodbye Children’) on Thursday, 24 July 2008. The film is based on events from the film director’s own schooldays and is set in a rural Catholic boarding school during the Nazi occupation of France. Admission is free. For more information, pls call the Alliance Francaise on telephone (679) 3313802.

Animated Film : ‘Persepolis’

The Alliance Francaise will be screening an animated film ‘Persepolis’ on Wednesday, 23 July, 2008. The film was nominated for an Oscar Award in 2008 for the Best Animated film. Admission is free. For more information, pls call the Alliance Francaise on telephone (679) 3313802.

Wine Tasting at Bad Dog Restaurant

Wine Tasting continues on Monday, 21 July 2008, 6pm at the Bad Dog Restaurant, Suva. Theme for the night is Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris. Admission is F$15.00 per person. For more information, pls call Victoria Wines on telephone (679) 3312884.

'The Qualitative Analysis of Poverty in Fiji’ - Book Launch

The Fiji Islands Bureau Statistics is launching a book called ‘The Qualitative Analysis of Poverty in Fiji’ by Professor Wadan Narsey. The launch will be held on Monday, 21 July 2008, 11am at the AUSAID Lecture Theatre, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva. For more information, pls call on telephone (679) 3231000.

Suva Activities, Events and Accommodation (Updated 13.7.08)

The following events are scheduled for Suva: One-off Events:

• Fiji Second School Term, from Monday, 12 May, to Friday, 15 August 2008; Annual FAME awards - call for entries, check out http://www.fijimediacouncil.com/ for more details, entries close 5pm, 18 July, 2008;
• Term 2 Alliance Francaise's organised French, Fijian and Hindi lessons, from 19 May to 8 August 2008, Alliance Francaise, Suva;
• Exhibition of Fijian and Oceanic works including architectural innovations such as vertical gardening from Saturday, 12 July, to Monday, 11 August, 2008 (excluding Sundays), Fiji Museum, Suva (Also includes dances choreographed by Allan Allo and his dancers from the Oceanic Dance Group);
• International School Suva (10 week) Drama Programme, begins Monday, 14 July 2008, 3.30pm to 4.30pm, Multipurpose Hall, International School, Laucala Beach, Suva;
• Documentary or Spiritual Film called ‘Baraka’ which means ‘Essence of Life’, Tuesday, 15 July 2008, from 7.30pm, Alliance Francaise, Suva;
• Fiji Institute of Accountants Seminar by Peter Sheahan, author of “Generation Y: Thriving (and Surviving) with Generation Y at Work”, Friday, the 18 July, 2008, 9am to 1pm, University of the South Pacific AUSAID Lecture Theatre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Book launch of two books : ‘Democracy and Custom in Samoa: An Uneasy Alliance’ by Asofou So’o and ‘The South Pacific (7th Edition)’ by Ron Crocombe, Friday, 18 July 2008, 4.30pm, Namolikilagi Bure, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Marist Brothers High School Old Boys Association Annual General Meeting, Saturday, 19 July 2008, from 2.30pm at the Marist Club, Flagstaff, Suva;
• Telecom Fiji Limited 2008 Kula Films Awards, Friday, 25 July, and Saturday, 26 July 2008, Suva;
• Battle of the Giants Soccer Tournament, Thursday, 24 July, to Sunday, 27 July 2008, National Stadium, 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;
• Music and Art Competition, Friday, 15 August 2008, from 6.00pm, Media Centre, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Hibiscus Festival, Friday, 15 August, to Saturday, 23 August 2008, Albert Park, Suva;
• Swimming Grand Prix 1, 16 August 2008, National Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Mr Suva Bodybuilding Competition, 16 August 2008, Suva;
• 2008 Fiji Hobie Challenge, from Friday, 29 August, to Friday, 5 September 2008, National Sailing Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Third School Term, from Monday, 1 September, to Friday, 28 November 2008;
• Swimming Grand Prix 2, 13 September 2008, National Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Fiji 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;
• Fiji National Age & Open Short Course Swimming Champs, 21 and 22 November 2008, National Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva.

Recurring Events:

• Fiji Museum displays, daily at The Fiji Museum, Suva;
• Vou Dance Classes, daily, from 3pm to 7.30pm, 30 Desvouex Road, Suva;
• Horse Riding, Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 5pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 7am to 4pm, Suva Pony Club, Queen Elizabeth Drive, 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;
• Wai Tui Cycles After Work Bike Rides, every Mondays and Wednesdays, starts 5pm, from Esquires Café, Dolphins Plaza, Loftus Street, 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;
• Tsulu Face-to-Face Tour, every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 10.45am, Arts Village, Pacific Harbour;
• Capital Toastmasters, every Tuesday (beginning 29 January 2008), from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, JJ's Boardroom, Suva;
• Fijian Mekes, Indian and Island Dances, every Tuesdays and Sundays, from 7.30pm to 9.00pm, Raintree Lodge, Colo-i-Suva, 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;
• Esquires Coffee House Weekly Fun Cycle around the Suva sea wall, Nasese and Muanikau, every Saturdays, starts 7am, from the Esquires Coffee House, Loftus Street, Suva;
• The ROC Market, every third Sunday of the month, outside Dolphins Foodcourt, FNPF Plaza, Victoria Parade, Suva;
• Sunday Bike Rides by Velocity Club, every Sundays, from 7am, ending with breakfast at Holiday Inn, Suva;
• Sunday Church Services, 8am or 10.45am, Wesley Church, Butt Street, Suva;
• Sunday English Church Services, 9am, Calvary Temple, Samabula, Suva.

To list your events on this blog, pls call us on (679) 3342719 or e-mail info@gilbert.com.fj. Listing of events is free, however, we charge a small fee for advertising products and services on the blog. When you advertise with us, you reach our wide readership base from Fiji, Australia, NZ, USA, UK, Europe and Canada by advertising on this blog. Check out our very low rates for commercial ads here.

2008 Fiji Showcase Ends

The 2008 Fiji Showcase, a shopping event, has ended. The event which showcases products and services from a diverse range of merchants and organisations forms part of Suva's shopping calendar. Products and services are of top quality and are usually sold at discount. The event has a better reputation than the Suva-on-Sale event which has been known of recent years to be a dumping ground for excess stock of cheap quality. Shoppers around Fiji now make a point of visiting Suva when the annual Fiji Showcase is on. The event is scheduled around July each year.

Suva Landmark being demolished

The Raiwai and Raiwaqa four storey flats, a landmark of Suva, are being demolished to make way for apartments. The flats which provided low cost housing for low income earning families have been stripped and will be brought down over the next few weeks. The landmark have been part of Suva's landscape for around 40 years and were known a while back for its notorious youth groups. The area has also bred people who have moved on to successful careers in various fields. The flats are being managed by the Public Rental Board.

Marist Brothers High School Old Boys AGM

The Annual General Meeting of the Marist Brothers High School Old Boys Association will be held on Saturday, 19 July 2008, from 2.30pm at the Marist Club, Flagstaff, Suva.

Fiji Museum Exhibition

There will be an exhibition from Saturday 12 July, to Monday 11 August, 2008, excluding Sundays, at the Fiji Museum in Suva. The exhibition presents highlights on Fijian and Oceanic works, as well as architectural innovations such as vertical gardening. Also included will be dances choreographed by Allan Allo and his dances of the Oceanic Dance Group. For more information, pls call on telephone (679) 3315944.

Documentary Night

The Alliance Francaise is showing a Documentary or Spiritual Film called ‘Baraka’ which means ‘Essence of Life’ on Tuesday 15 July, 2008 at 7:30pm. The film is directed by Ron Fricke and contains images about some of the best and worse parts of nature and human life of 24 countries. The admission is free. For more information, pls call on telephone (679) 3313802.

Multi Ethnic Cultural Centre

The Fiji Multi Ethnic Cultural Centre in Suva, is offering classes in Classical and Contemporary Dance. These includes the Fijan ‘meke’ and the Polynesian dance styles and also lessons on how to play musical instruments such as the Tabla, Harmonium and Keyboard. Enrolments for the new term which begins in July are still open. For more information, pls call Saras Gounder on telephone (679) 3300050.

University of the South Pacific Book Launch

IPS Publications is launching two books at the Namolikilagi Bure in the University of the South Pacific campus, Suva, on Friday 18 July, 2008 at 4:30pm. The Books are ‘Democracy and Custom in Samoa: An Uneasy Alliance’ by Asofou So’o and ‘The South Pacific (7th Edition)’ by Ron Crocombe. Both books will be launched by Dr A. Morgan Tuimalaeli’fano, Author of the newly reprinted ‘O Tama A’iaga: The Politics of Succession to Samoa’s Paramount Titles’. For more information, pls call on telephone (679) 3231000.

International School Suva Drama Programme

The International School Suva is offering a 10 week programme beginning on Monday 14 July, 2008. All participating students will get the chance to have fun while learning about theatre arts in a structured environment. The programme caters for Beginners aged 6 to 8 years old, as well as classes for children aged 9 to 14 years old. This will be held at the Multi- purpose Hall, International School Suva, at 3:30 to 4:30pm. The admission is $40. For more information, pls call Amelia Cabona on telephone (679) 3397303.

Rugby Competitions

The following Rugby Competitions are scheduled for the National Stadium, Laucala Bay, Suva: • Sanyo Cup Rugby Competition between Suva and Tailevu on 11 July, 2008. • Southern Zone 15s Rugby Semi Final on 15 July, 2008. • Sanyo Cup Rugby Competition between Rewa and Naitasiri on 19 July, 2008. • Secondary School 15s National Semi Finals on 2 August, 2008. • Sanyo Cup Rugby Compettion between Naitasiri and Lautoka on 9 August, 2008 • Sanyo Cup Rugby Competition between Rewa and Nadi on 15 August, 2008. • B Division Island Zone Rugby Competition on the 16 to 22 August, 2008. • Sanyo Cup Rugby Competition between Suva and Naitasiri on 23 August, 2008. • B Division Island Zone Rugby Competition continues from 25 to 29 August, 2008 • Sanyo Cup Rugby Competition between Suva and Rewa on 30 August, 2008. For more information, pls call Josese Laliqavota on telephone (679) 3312177 or email jlaliqavota@fijisportscouncil.com.fj.

Change of E-mail Address

Any contact with regard to information on this blog should be directed to our e-mail address info@gilbert.com.fj. Our other email address, promotingsuva@gilbert.com.fj, is no longer in use.

Information and Communication Technology Awareness 2008

VT Solutions is showcasing an Information and Communication Technology Awareness Programme on how to manage ICT Security and Business Risks. This event will be held on 25 to 26 July, 2008. For more information, pls email itacc@vt-solutions.com.

2008 Tadra Kahani

Telecom Fiji Limited will be sponsoring the 2008 Tadra Kahani again. This Creative Dance Competition, will go on for 3 days, from 12 to 14 August, 2008. For more information, pls call on telephone (679) 112233 or visit their website www.tfl.com.fj.

Fiji School of Medicine Open Day

The Fiji School of Medicine will be having their Open Day on 18 July, 2008 from 8:30am at the Pasifika Campus, Extension Street, Suva. For more information, pls call the Main Administration Centre on telephone (679) 3311700 or log into http://www.fsm.ac.fj.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Course

The University of the South Pacific is conducting a course aimed at support personnel who run Microsoft Windows XP Professional in a corporate environment. The course runs from Monday, 7 July, to Friday, 18 July 2008 at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva. Course fees are F$1200.00 per person. For more information, pls call the Helpdesk on telephone (679) 3232117 or email helpdesk@usp.ac.fj.

Festival of India – Shopping Event

The Festival of India (Shopping Event) is now on from 3 to 12 July, 2008 at the Tattersalls Leisure Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva. The event opens daily from 11.00am. Indian art and handicraft will be on sale. For further information, pls call on telephone (679) 9768266.

2008 Fiji Hobie Challenge

Fleet 252 has organized the 2008 Fiji Hobie Challenge to be run from Friday, 29 August, to Friday, 5 September 2008. This Yachting event will take place at the National Sailing Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva. For more information, pls email Torika Brodie on sweeties@connect.com.fj or Grahame Southwick on grahame@connect.com.fj.

Battle for Fame

The Media Centre at the University of the South Pacific will be holding a Music and Art Competition on Friday, the 15 August, 2008 from 6:00pm. For more information, pls call Patrick Josse on telephone (679) 3232353 or email josse_p@usp.ac.fj.

TFL 2008 Kula Films Award

The TFL 2008 Kula Films Award will be held in Suva on the 24 and 25 July, 2008. The theme for this year is ‘Finding Fiji’s Future Film Makers’, and is open to all Secondary and Tertiary Students. For more information, pls call Florence Swammy at the Fiji Audio Visual Commission on telephone (679) 3306662.

Suva Activities, Events and Accommodation (Updated 1.7.08)

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 Second School Term, from Monday, 12 May, to Friday, 15 August 2008;
• Annual FAME awards - call for entries, check out http://www.fijimediacouncil.com/ for more details, entries close 5pm, 18 July, 2008;
• Term 2 Alliance Francaise's organised French, Fijian and Hindi lessons, from 19 May to 8 August 2008, Alliance Francaise, Suva;
• Book launch of "Media and Development : Issues and Challenges in the Pacific Islands", edited by Shailendra Singh and Professor Biman Prasad, Monday, 23 June 2008, 12pm to 2pm, at the Senate Conference Room, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Fiji Boxing Federation's monthly competition, starts from 24 June 2008, Raiwai Youth Club, Raiwai, Suva;
• 2008 International Game Fishing tournament, from 26 to 28 June 2008, Pearl South Pacific Resort, Pacific Harbour;
• Basic Computing Skills for Office Workers course, from Tuesday, 1 July, to Friday, 11 July 2008, 5.15pm to 8.15pm daily, School of Computing Post Graduate Computer Lab, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Fiji Showcase 2008, Saturday, 5 July, to Sunday, 12 July 2008, 10am to 6pm daily, Vodafone Arena, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Fiji International Kids Triathlon 2008 tournament, from 6 July, 2008, Hobie Cat Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Fiji Institute of Accountants Seminar by Peter Sheahan, author of “Generation Y: Thriving (and Surviving) with Generation Y at Work”, Friday, the 18 July, 2008, 9am to 1pm, University of the South Pacific AUSAID Lecture Theatre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Telecom Fiji Limited 2008 Kula Films Awards, Thursday, 24 July, and Friday, 25 July 2008, Suva;
• Battle of the Giants Soccer Tournament, Thursday, 24 July, to Sunday, 27 July 2008, National Stadium, 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;
• Music and Art Competition, Friday, 15 August 2008, from 6.00pm, Media Centre, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Hibiscus Festival, Friday, 15 August, to Saturday, 23 August 2008, Albert Park, Suva;
• Swimming Grand Prix 1, 16 August 2008, National Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Mr Suva Bodybuilding Competition, 16 August 2008, Suva;
• 2008 Fiji Hobie Challenge, from Friday, 29 August, to Friday, 5 September 2008, National Sailing Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Third School Term, from Monday, 1 September, to Friday, 28 November 2008;
• Swimming Grand Prix 2, 13 September 2008, National Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Fiji 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;
• Fiji National Age & Open Short Course Swimming Champs, 21 and 22 November 2008, National Aquatic Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva.

Recurring Events:

• Fiji Museum displays, daily at The Fiji Museum, Suva;
• Vou Dance Classes, daily, from 3pm to 7.30pm, 30 Desvouex Road, Suva;
• Horse Riding, Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 5pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 7am to 4pm, Suva Pony Club, Queen Elizabeth Drive, 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;
• Wai Tui Cycles After Work Bike Rides, every Mondays and Wednesdays, starts 5pm, from Esquires Café, Dolphins Plaza, Loftus Street, 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;
• Tsulu Face-to-Face Tour, every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 10.45am, Arts Village, Pacific Harbour;
• Capital Toastmasters, every Tuesday (beginning 29 January 2008), from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, JJ's Boardroom, Suva;
• Fijian Mekes, Indian and Island Dances, every Tuesdays and Sundays, from 7.30 to 9.00pm, Raintree Lodge, Colo-i-Suva, 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;
• Esquires Coffee House Weekly Fun Cycle around the Suva sea wall, Nasese and Muanikau, every Saturdays, starts 7am, from the Esquires Coffee House, Loftus Street, Suva;
• The Roc Market, every third Sunday of the month, outside Dolphins Foodcourt, FNPF Plaza, Victoria Parade, Suva;
• Sunday Bike Rides by Velocity Club, every Sundays, from 7am, ending with breakfast at Holiday Inn, Suva;
• Sunday Church Services, 8am or 10.45am, Wesley Church, Butt Street, Suva;
• Sunday English Church Services, 9am, Calvary Temple, Samabula, Suva.

To list your events on this blog, pls call us on (679) 3342719 or e-mail promotingsuva@gilbert.com.fj. Listing of events is free, however, we charge a small fee for advertising products and services on the blog. When you advertise with us, you reach our wide readership base from Fiji, Australia, NZ, USA, UK, Europe and Canada by advertising on this blog. Check out our very low rates for commercial ads here.

Battle of the Giants Tournament 2008

The Battle of the Giants Soccer Tournament is scheduled for 24 to 27 July, 2008, at the National Stadium, Laucala Bay, Suva. For more information, pls call Josese Laliqavota, on telephone (679) 3312177 ext 102 or email jlaliqavota@fijisportscouncil.com.fj.