Fiji Football Fixtures

Fixtures Saturday July 2 Ganilau Park, Savusavu 3pm Nivea Savusavu vs Royal Tea Shop N Save Nadi Sunday July 3 Subrail Park, Labasa 1pm Puma Labasa vs Royal Tea Shop N Save Nadi Garvey Park, Tavua 3pm Angel Mackerel Tavua vs Weet-Bix Shop N Save Lautoka Thompson Park, Navua 3pm Skipper Tuna Southern Forest Navua vs Sunquick Sigatoka Motor Spares Nadroga Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori Double Header Fiji Sun/Weet-Bix Southern Premier Division National Football League 1pm Royal Tea Tailevu North vs Nivea Nasinu Fiji Sun/Weet-Bix National Football League 3pm Eveready Airpro Rewa vs BIC Power Electric Suva

Fiji Club Ladies Night / Mens Corporate Night‏

Fiji Club Ladies Night! 1 Selbourne Street, Suva Every Wednesday 5pm onwards Drink Specials all night! Lucky Door prizes to be won! Members & their Guests Welcome! Strict Fiji Club Dress Code Applies Fiji Club Mens Corporate Night! 1 Selbourne Street, Suva Every Thursday 5pm onwards Drink Specials all night! Lucky Door prizes to be won! Members & their Guests Welcome! Strict Fiji Club Dress Code Applies For more information contact: Vinita Abhimanyu, Manager- The Fiji Club, Phone: 3304118, 9120088, 7734118.

Cancellation of Annual Prison Fellowship Fiji Charity Concert

The 2011 Annual Prison Fellowship Charity Concert that was scheduled for Saturday, 25 June 2011, is now cancelled.

Suva Activities, Events and Accommodation (Updated 24.6.11)

The following events are scheduled for Suva:

One-off Events:

• Rent a home for short stays and use it as your base to explore the rest of Fiji. The home is a split level 3 bedroom residence with fencing and gate. It is newly renovated and tastefully furnished. Check out the photos of the home by searching for "Photos of Suva Short Stay Accommodation" on this blog. Discounts can be given for stays over 2 weeks. To enquire further, pls email info@gilbert.com.fj or call telephones (679) 3342719 or (679) 9921427;
• 2011 FASANOC Lottery now on. This is part of Team Fiji’s fundraising efforts towards participation at the Pacific Games to be held in Noumea, New Caledonia, in August 2011. For tickets, pls call Team Fiji on telephone (679) 3303525 or email teamfiji@fasanoc.org.fj;
• 2011 Suva Darts Association's League Competition, starts Monday, 14 March 2011 and to continue every Monday for 22 weeks, Defence Club, Suva;
• Rotary Club of Suva North - Annual Charity Casino Nite, Friday, 24 June 2011, starting 7pm, Holiday Inn, Suva;
• Super 15 Rugby - Blues vs Waratahs, Friday, 24 June 2011, 7.35pm, Auckland, New Zealand;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - Nadi BHR, Saturday, 25 June 2011, Nadi;
• 2011 Olympic Day Fun Run - Saturday, 25 June 2011, 7.30am, Suva event starts from the tfl National Stadium, Laucala Bay, Suva, while Nadi event starts from McDonalds, Nadi;
• 2011 Prison Fellowship Fiji Annual Charity Concert, Saturday, 25 June 2011, starting 6pm, Tattersalls Leisure Centre (National Gymnasium), Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Vodafone MIC (talent competition) Finals, Saturday, 25 June 2011, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm, Suva Civic Centre, Suva;
• Super 15 Rugby - Crusaders vs Sharks, Saturday, 25 June 2011, 7.35pm, Nelson, New Zealand;
• Air Pacific South Pacific Open (Tennis) Junior Championships, from Monday, 27 June, to Saturday, 2 July 2011, RTC, Lautoka, Fiji;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - Suva BHR, Saturday, 2 July 2011, Suva;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 2 July 2011, challenge by Macuata;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 9 July, challenge by Rewa;
• Soweto Gospel Choir Performance, Saturday, 9 July 2011, from 7pm, Vodafone Arena, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 16 July, challenge by Northland;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 23 July, challenge by Suva;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 30 July, challenge by Lautoka;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 6 August, challenge by Naitasiri;
• 2011 Fiji Hibiscus Festival will be held from Friday, 19 August, to Saturday, 27 August 2011, at Albert Park, Suva;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 20 August, challenge by Nadi;
• 19km Fiji Swim relay, Thursday, 25 August 2011, starting from the beach at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa on Denarau Island and finishing at Beachcomber Island, Fiji;
• 2.7km Fiji Swim, Saturday, 27 August 2011, at Beachcomber Island, Off Nadi, Fiji;
• 2011 Fiji Ocean Swim Series - 1km/2.5km/5km, Saturday, 2 July 2011, Natadola, Sigatoka;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #2, Saturday, 9 July 2011, Pacific Harbour;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - Nadi BHR, Saturday, 16 July 2011, Nadi;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #3, Saturday, 23 July 2011, Suva;
• 2011 Fiji Ocean Swim Series - 1km/2.5km/5km, Saturday, 6 August 2011, Yasawa;
• Pacific Oceania Tennis Junior Championships, from Monday, 8 August, to Friday, 12 August 2011, RTC, Lautoka, Fiji;
• Nomura Cup 2011 organised by the Asia Pacific Golf Federation Team Championship (APGC), from 16 to 19 August 2011, Denarau and Natadola Golf Courses;
• 2011 Rugby World Cup - Fiji vs Namibia, Saturday, 10 September 2011, Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua, New Zealand;
• 2011 Rugby World Cup - Fiji vs South Africa, Saturday, 17 September 2011, Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand;
• 2011 Rugby World Cup - Fiji vs Samoa, Sunday, 25 September 2011, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand;
• 2011 Rugby World Cup - Fiji vs Wales, Sunday, 2 October 2011, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #4, Saturday, 8 October 2011, Savusavu;
• Fiji National University Film and Music Festival, from Wednesday, 19 October, to Saturday, 22 October 2011, Fiji National University's Nasinu and Raiwai Campuses, Suva;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #5, Saturday, 22 October 2011, Vuda;
• 2011 Fiji Ocean Swim Series - 1km/2.5km/10km, Saturday, 29 October, and Sunday, 30 October, Plantation Island;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V1 Uprising Challenge, Saturday, 12 November 2011;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - Fiji Outrigger Awards Night, Saturday, 19 November 2011;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Uprising Challenge, Saturday, 3 December 2011;

Recurring Events:

• Small boat cruises, daily, Nabukalou Creek, Suva; Harbour Cruises around Suva Harbour and to Nukulau Island;
• Fiji Arts Council Art Gallery opens daily, including Saturdays, Procera House, opposite RB Patel, Waimanu Road, 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;
• The ROC Market, every third Sunday of the month, outside Dolphins Foodcourt, FNPF Plaza, Victoria Parade, Suva;
• Sunday Church Services, 8am or 10.45am, Wesley Church, Butt Street, Suva;
• Sunday English Church Services, 9am, Calvary Temple, Samabula, Suva.

Listing of events is free, however, we charge a small fee for advertising products and services on the blog.

Call us on the telephone numbers (679) 3342719 or (679) 9921427, or email info@gilbert.com.fj.

2011 Prison Fellowship Fiji Annual Charity Concert

The 2011 Prison Fellowship Fiji Annual Charity Concert 2011 will be held on Saturday, 25 June 2011, starting 6pm at the Tattersalls Leisure Centre (National Gymnasium), Laucala Bay, Suva.  Funds raised this year will be for families of prisoners with the hope that they don't repeat the cycle of crime.  Last year's funds were used to assist 7 ex-prisoners with their small business projects. Tickets are F$3.00 per person.

Vodafone MIC Finals

The finals of the Vodafone MIC talent competition will be held on Saturday, 25 June 2011, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm, at the Suva Civic Centre. Tickets are selling at F$10.00 per person.

Soccer Fixtures - National League

Fixtures: Thursday June 23 Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori 7pm Skipper Tuna Southern Forest Navua -Skippy Southern U23 Friday June 24 Govind Park, Ba 6.30pm Energizer 4 R Electrical Ba vs Skippy Western U23 Saturday June 25 Prince Charles Park, Nadi 7pm Royal Tea Nadi- Weet-Bix Shop N Save Lautoka Sunday June 26 Govind Park, Ba 3pm Energizer 4R Electrical Ba-Skipper Tuna Southern Forest Navua Garvey Park, Tavua 3pm Angel Mackerel Tavua vs Skippy Western U23 TFL Stadium, Suva – Double Header Fiji Sun/Weet-Bix National Southern Premier Division Football League 1pm Angel Gold Lami-Nivea Nasinu Fiji Sun/Weet-Bix National Football League 3pm BIC Power Electric Suva-Sunquick Sigatoka Motor Spares Nadroga Fiji Sun/Weet-Bix National Southern Premier Division Football League Nasau Park, Levuka 11am Skipper Levuka-Eveready Dinz Workz Ltd Tailevu Naitasiri

Fun Run On This Saturday

WHAT: OLYMPIC DAY RUN/WALK WHERE: Suva: TFL Stadium Carpark & Nadi: McDonald’s Restaurant DATE: Saturday June 25th RACE START TIME: 7.30am COST: $1 for children, $2 for adults. REGISTRATION FORMS Can be downloaded from fijiolympicommittee.com They are also available from: Suva: Fiji Olympic House, 17 Bau St Flagstaff & Nadi: McDonald’s Restaurant Enamanu Road All participants will receive an IOC Certificate and a chance to win a prize in the lucky dip. Lucky Dip prizes include a return flights to Labasa from Nadi & Suva, $600 worth of Prouds Shopping vouchers and weekend for family at Holiday Inn. More more information contact Nilesh Wati on 3303525 email events@fasanoc.org.fj

Super 15 - This Week

The Super 15 matches this week include :

• Friday, 24 June 2011, 7.35pm, Blues vs Waratahs, at Auckland, New Zealand;
• Saturday, 25 June 2011, 7.35pm, Crusaders vs Sharks, at Nelson, New Zealand.

Matches are aired live on Sky Pacific Channel 10.

Rotary Club of Suva North - Charity Casino Nite

The Rotary Club of Suva North presents its annual Charity Casino Nite on Friday, 24 June 2011, starting 7pm at the Holiday Inn, Suva.  There will be Happy Hour drinks until 9pm.  Prizes to be raffled, won as door prizes through and general draws.  Up for auction are :

• 5-day Cruise with Tui Tai Adventure Cruises worth over F$12,000.  Bids will start at only F$2,000.
• 3-day Cruise with Blue Lagoon Cruises
• 2 nights at Warwick for two adults and two children including breakfast.

Tickets are F$20.00 per person.  For more information, pls call Jinita Prasad on telephone (679) 3304130 or email jinita.prasad@spse.com.fj.

Festival of Music

A Festival of Music will be held on Tuesday, 21 June 2011, from 4pm to 10.30pm at Thurston Gardens, Suva. Performing will be artists/groups including Deja Vu, Tom Mawi Trio, Willie's Knight, Quin Tikis Revival, Davui Ensemble, FNU Ethnic Fusion Ensemble, etc. No entry fee required.

2.7km Fiji Swim – Beachcomber Island

A 2.7km Fiji Swim will be held on Saturday, 27 August 2011, at Beachcomber Island, Off Nadi, Fiji. The swim begins on the tiny Nukuasiga Sandbar and heads out into the channel separating it from Treasure Island and Beachcomber, crossing the fringing reefs a number of times, before going back to Beachcomber Island. For more information or to register, pls email info@fijiswims.com.

19km Fiji Swim

A 19km Fiji Swim relay will be held on Thursday, 25 August 2011, starting from the beach at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa on Denarau Island and finishes 19km later on Beachcomber Island, Fiji. A highlight of the relay is swimming past many of tropical islands of the Mamanuca group each of which is a tropical coral atoll that has literally grown out of the sea, while the Nukuasiga sand bar is still treeless, waiting for its first coconut to arrive and take root. Swimmers take to the course either as teams of five, duo or solo. With each team/duo/solo swimmer accompanied by a boat and kayak for the distance. Teams and duos are free to rotate swimming between themselves as they please. A pre-race briefing session will be held the night before the relay, on 24 August, at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa. The briefing is compulsory for all swimmers, boat captains and kayakers. For more information, pls email info@fijiswims.com.

Suva Activities, Events and Accommodation (Updated 17.6.11)

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

• Rent a home for short stays and use it as your base to explore the rest of Fiji. The home is a split level 3 bedroom residence with fencing and gate. It is newly renovated and tastefully furnished. Check out the photos of the home by searching for "Photos of Suva Short Stay Accommodation" on this blog. Discounts can be given for stays over 2 weeks. To enquire further, pls email info@gilbert.com.fj or call telephones (679) 3342719 or (679) 9921427;
• 2011 FASANOC Lottery now on. This is part of Team Fiji’s fundraising efforts towards participation at the Pacific Games to be held in Noumea, New Caledonia, in August 2011. For tickets, pls call Team Fiji on telephone (679) 3303525 or email teamfiji@fasanoc.org.fj;
• 2011 Suva Darts Association's League Competition, starts Monday, 14 March 2011 and to continue every Monday for 22 weeks, Defence Club, Suva;
• 2011 Valerie Manueli-Daveta Memorial Tournament, Friday, 10 June, to Sunday, 12 June 2011, National Hockey Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• 2011 Fiji FACT Soccer Tournament, from the Friday, 10 June, to Monday, 13 June 2011, Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji;
• Super 15 Rugby - Blues vs Highlanders, Friday, 17 June, 7.35pm, Auckland, New Zealand;
• Super 15 Rugby - Rebels vs Western Force, Friday, 17 June, 9.40pm, Melbourne, Australia;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #1, Saturday, 18 June 2011, Suva;
• Super 15 Rugby - Chiefs vs Reds, Saturday, 18 June, 5.30pm, Hamilton, New Zealand;
• Super 15 Rugby - Crusaders vs Hurricanes, Saturday, 18 June, 7.30pm, Wellington, New Zealand;
• Super 15 Rugby - Waratahs vs Brumbies, Saturday, 18 June, 10.30pm, Sydney, Australia;
• Super 15 Rugby - Bulls vs Sharks, Sunday, 19 June, 3.05am, Pretoria, South Africa;
• Super 15 Rugby - Cheetahs vs Stormers, Sunday, 19 June, 5.10am, Bloemfontein, South Africa;
• Festival of Music with performances by various artists/groups, Tuesday, 21 June 2011, from 4pm to 10.30pm, Thurston Gardens, Suva;
• Rotary Club of Suva North - Annual Charity Casino Nite, Friday, 24 June 2011, starting 7pm, Holiday Inn, Suva;
• Super 15 Rugby - Blues vs Waratahs, Friday, 24 June 2011, 7.35pm, Auckland, New Zealand;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - Nadi BHR, Saturday, 25 June 2011, Nadi;
• 2011 Olympic Day Fun Run - Saturday, 25 June 2011, 7.30am, Suva event starts from the tfl National Stadium, Laucala Bay, Suva, while Nadi event starts from McDonalds, Nadi;
• 2011 Prison Fellowship Fiji Annual Charity Concert, Saturday, 25 June 2011, starting 6pm, Tattersalls Leisure Centre (National Gymnasium), Laucala Bay, Suva;
• Vodafone MIC (talent competition) Finals, Saturday, 25 June 2011, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm, Suva Civic Centre, Suva;
• Super 15 Rugby - Crusaders vs Sharks, Saturday, 25 June 2011, 7.35pm, Nelson, New Zealand;
• Air Pacific South Pacific Open (Tennis) Junior Championships, from Monday, 27 June, to Saturday, 2 July 2011, RTC, Lautoka, Fiji;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - Suva BHR, Saturday, 2 July 2011, Suva;

• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 2 July 2011,
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 9 July, challenge by Rewa;
• Soweto Gospel Choir Performance, Saturday, 9 July 2011, from 7pm, Vodafone Arena, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 16 July, challenge by Northland;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 23 July, challenge by Suva;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 30 July, challenge by Lautoka;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 6 August, challenge by Naitasiri;
• 2011 Fiji Hibiscus Festival will be held from Friday, 19 August, to Saturday, 27 August 2011, at Albert Park, Suva;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 20 August, challenge by Nadi;
• 19km Fiji Swim relay, Thursday, 25 August 2011, starting from the beach at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa on Denarau Island and finishing at Beachcomber Island, Fiji;
• 2.7km Fiji Swim, Saturday, 27 August 2011, at Beachcomber Island, Off Nadi, Fiji;
• 2011 Fiji Ocean Swim Series - 1km/2.5km/5km, Saturday, 2 July 2011, Natadola, Sigatoka;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #2, Saturday, 9 July 2011, Pacific Harbour;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - Nadi BHR, Saturday, 16 July 2011, Nadi;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #3, Saturday, 23 July 2011, Suva;
• 2011 Fiji Ocean Swim Series - 1km/2.5km/5km, Saturday, 6 August 2011, Yasawa;
• Pacific Oceania Tennis Junior Championships, from Monday, 8 August, to Friday, 12 August 2011, RTC, Lautoka, Fiji;
• Nomura Cup 2011 organised by the Asia Pacific Golf Federation Team Championship (APGC), from 16 to 19 August 2011, Denarau and Natadola Golf Courses;
• 2011 Rugby World Cup - Fiji vs Namibia, Saturday, 10 September 2011, Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua, New Zealand;
• 2011 Rugby World Cup - Fiji vs South Africa, Saturday, 17 September 2011, Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand;
• 2011 Rugby World Cup - Fiji vs Samoa, Sunday, 25 September 2011, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand;
• 2011 Rugby World Cup - Fiji vs Wales, Sunday, 2 October 2011, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #4, Saturday, 8 October 2011, Savusavu;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #5, Saturday, 22 October 2011, Vuda;
• 2011 Fiji Ocean Swim Series - 1km/2.5km/10km, Saturday, 29 October, and Sunday, 30 October, Plantation Island;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V1 Uprising Challenge, Saturday, 12 November 2011;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - Fiji Outrigger Awards Night, Saturday, 19 November 2011;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Uprising Challenge, Saturday, 3 December 2011;

Recurring Events:

• Small boat cruises, daily, Nabukalou Creek, Suva; Harbour Cruises around Suva Harbour and to Nukulau Island;
• Fiji Arts Council Art Gallery opens daily, including Saturdays, Procera House, opposite RB Patel, Waimanu Road, 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;
• The ROC Market, every third Sunday of the month, outside Dolphins Foodcourt, FNPF Plaza, Victoria Parade, Suva;
• Sunday Church Services, 8am or 10.45am, Wesley Church, Butt Street, Suva;
• Sunday English Church Services, 9am, Calvary Temple, Samabula, Suva.

Listing of events is free, however, we charge a small fee for advertising products and services on the blog.
Call us on the telephone numbers (679) 3342719 or (679) 9921427, or email info@gilbert.com.fj.

US Embassy moves to new premises

The Embassy of the United States of America will be moving to their new premises at 158 Princes Road, Tamavua, Suva beginning on Tuesday, 21 June 2011. The Embassy ceases operations at its 31 Loftus Street, Suva, offices on Thursday, 16 June. For more information, pls call the Embassy on telephone (679) 3314466.

2011 Fiji Hibiscus Festival

The 2011 Fiji Hibiscus Festival will be held from Friday, 19 August, to Saturday, 27 August 2011, at Albert Park, Suva. Details of events will be posted later.

Suva Short Stay Rental Home

Here are some photos of a short stay rental home that we have at Laucala Beach, Suva. We are currently offering a special rate of F$125.00 per night for the entire home (including 2 bedrooms one of which is a master bedroom). All amenities shown on the photos are included in the rental. For further information or bookings, pls email info@gilbert.com.fj or call telephones (679) 3342719 or (679) 9921427.

Fiji Rugby Squad to the 2011 Rugby World Cup

The Fiji Rugby squad to the 2011 Rugby World Cup to be held later this year has been selected. The squad includes :

1. Seremaia Baikeinuku,
2. Vitoria Buatava,
3. Sireli Bobo,
4. Ilikena Bolakoro,
5. Tevita Cavubati,
6. Waisea Daveta,
7. Adriu Delai,
8. Graham Dewes,
9. Ravai Fatiaki,
10. Vereniki Goneva,
11. Sekonaia Kalou,
12. Sunia Koto,
13. Sisa Koyamaibole,
14. Wame Lewaravu,
15. Nicky Little,
16. Gabriele Lovobalavu,
17. Waisale Luveniyali,
18. Campese Ma'afu,
19. Penijamini Makutu,
20. Deacon Manu,
21. Taniela Maravunawasawasa,
22. Masi Matadigo,
23. Joshua Matavesi,
24. Kini Murimurivalu,
25. Timoci Nagusa,
26. Jimilai Naikadawa,
27. Jone Nailiko,
28. Sireli Naqelevuki,
29. Akapusi Qera,
30. Seru Rabeni,
31. Malakai Ravulo,
32. Ifereimi Rawaqa,
33. Setefano Samoca,
34. Nemia Serelevu,
35. Netani Talei,
36. Talemaitoga Tuapati,
37. Waisale Vatuvoka,
38. Viliame Veikoso,
39. Malakai Volau,
40. Napolioni Vonowale,
41. Albert Vulivuli,
42. Dominiko Waqaniburotu, and
43. Apisalome Waqatabu.

Suva Activities, Events and Accommodation (Updated 10.6.11)

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

• Rent a home for short stays and use it as your base to explore the rest of Fiji. The home is a split level 3 bedroom residence with fencing and gate. It is newly renovated and tastefully furnished. Check out the photos of the home by searching for "Photos of Suva Short Stay Accommodation" on this blog. Discounts can be given for stays over 2 weeks. To enquire further, pls email info@gilbert.com.fj or call telephones (679) 3342719 or (679) 9921427;
• 2011 FASANOC Lottery now on. This is part of Team Fiji’s fundraising efforts towards participation at the Pacific Games to be held in Noumea, New Caledonia, in August 2011. For tickets, pls call Team Fiji on telephone (679) 3303525 or email teamfiji@fasanoc.org.fj;
• 2011 Suva Darts Association's League Competition, starts Monday, 14 March 2011 and to continue every Monday for 22 weeks, Defence Club, Suva;
• 2011 Valerie Manueli-Daveta Memorial Tournament, Friday, 10 June, to Sunday, 12 June 2011, National Hockey Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• 2011 Fiji FACT Soccer Tournament, from the Friday, 10 June, to Monday, 13 June 2011, Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji;
• Super 15 Rugby - Chief vs Hurricanes, Friday, 10 June, 7.35pm, Hamilton, New Zealand;
• Super 15 Rugby - Brumbies vs Rebels, Friday, 10 June, 9.40pm, Canberra, Australia;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - Suva BHR, Saturday, 11 June 2011, Suva;
• City of Suva Challenge - Badminton, Saturday, 11 June 2011, Yat Sen Hall, Flagstaff, Suva;
• Super 15 Rugby - Crusaders vs Blues, Saturday, 11 June, 7.35pm, Timaru, New Zealand;
• Super 15 Rugby - Waratahs vs Highlanders, Saturday, 11 June, 9.40pm, Sydney, Australia;
• Super 15 Rugby - Western Force vs Reds, Sunday, 12 June, 12.05am, Perth, Australia;
• Super 15 Rugby - Lions vs Sharks, Sunday, 12 June, 3.05am, Johannesburg, South Africa;
• Super 15 Rugby - Stormers vs Bulls, Sunday, 12 June, 4.10am, Cape Town, South Africa;
• Super 15 Rugby - Blues vs Highlanders, Friday, 17 June, 7.35pm, Auckland, New Zealand;
• Super 15 Rugby - Rebels vs Western Force, Friday, 17 June, 9.40pm, Melbourne, Australia;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #1, Saturday, 18 June 2011, Suva;
• Super 15 Rugby - Chiefs vs Reds, Saturday, 18 June, 5.30pm, Hamilton, New Zealand;
• Super 15 Rugby - Crusaders vs Hurricanes, Saturday, 18 June, 7.30pm, Wellington, New Zealand;
• Super 15 Rugby - Waratahs vs Brumbies, Saturday, 18 June, 10.30pm, Sydney, Australia;
• Super 15 Rugby - Bulls vs Sharks, Sunday, 19 June, 3.05am, Pretoria, South Africa;
• Super 15 Rugby - Cheetahs vs Stormers, Sunday, 19 June, 5.10am, Bloemfontein, South Africa;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - Nadi BHR, Saturday, 25 June 2011, Nadi;
• 2011 Olympic Day Fun Run - Saturday, 25 June 2011, 7.30am, Suva event starts from the tfl National Stadium, Laucala Bay, Suva, while Nadi event starts from McDonalds, Nadi;
• Air Pacific South Pacific Open (Tennis) Junior Championships, from Monday, 27 June, to Saturday, 2 July 2011, RTC, Lautoka, Fiji;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - Suva BHR, Saturday, 2 July 2011, Suva;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 2 July 2011, challenge by Macuata;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 9 July, challenge by Rewa;
• Soweto Gospel Choir Performance, Saturday, 9 July 2011, from 7pm, Vodafone Arena, Laucala Bay, Suva;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 16 July, challenge by Northland;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 23 July, challenge by Suva;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 30 July, challenge by Lautoka;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 6 August, challenge by Naitasiri;
• 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge, Saturday, 20 August, challenge by Nadi;
• 2011 Fiji Ocean Swim Series - 1km/2.5km/5km, Saturday, 2 July 2011, Natadola, Sigatoka;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #2, Saturday, 9 July 2011, Pacific Harbour;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - Nadi BHR, Saturday, 16 July 2011, Nadi;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #3, Saturday, 23 July 2011, Suva;
• 2011 Fiji Ocean Swim Series - 1km/2.5km/5km, Saturday, 6 August 2011, Yasawa;
• Pacific Oceania Tennis Junior Championships, from Monday, 8 August, to Friday, 12 August 2011, RTC, Lautoka, Fiji;
• Nomura Cup 2011 organised by the Asia Pacific Golf Federation Team Championship (APGC), from 16 to 19 August 2011, Denarau and Natadola Golf Courses;
• 2011 Rugby World Cup - Fiji vs Namibia, Saturday, 10 September 2011, Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua, New Zealand;
• 2011 Rugby World Cup - Fiji vs South Africa, Saturday, 17 September 2011, Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand;
• 2011 Rugby World Cup - Fiji vs Samoa, Sunday, 25 September 2011, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand;
• 2011 Rugby World Cup - Fiji vs Wales, Sunday, 2 October 2011, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #4, Saturday, 8 October 2011, Savusavu;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Marathon #5, Saturday, 22 October 2011, Vuda;
• 2011 Fiji Ocean Swim Series - 1km/2.5km/10km, Saturday, 29 October, and Sunday, 30 October, Plantation Island;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V1 Uprising Challenge, Saturday, 12 November 2011;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - Fiji Outrigger Awards Night, Saturday, 19 November 2011;
• Fiji Outrigger Event - V6 Uprising Challenge, Saturday, 3 December 2011;

Recurring Events:

• Small boat cruises, daily, Nabukalou Creek, Suva;
• Harbour Cruises around Suva Harbour and to Nukulau Island;
• Fiji Arts Council Art Gallery opens daily, including Saturdays, Procera House, opposite RB Patel, Waimanu Road, 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;
• The ROC Market, every third Sunday of the month, outside Dolphins Foodcourt, FNPF Plaza, Victoria Parade, 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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Call us on the telephone numbers (679) 3342719 or (679) 9921427, or email info@gilbert.com.fj.

Sporting Discounts At Suva Apartments

Extra Special Sporting Rates For Team Officials And Athleletes Of National Squads Training For The 2011 Pacific Games!!!!!!! The Suva Apartments Is Offering Special Discounted Rates To All Sporting Individuals And Teams Around Fiji And Especially Extra Special Rates For National Training Squads Preparing For The 2011 Pacific Games. There's A Total Of 20 Standard And Deluxe Self Contained Rooms Conveniently Situated At The Corner Of Bau Street (On Your Way To Flagstaff) - Very Close To Fiji Sports Council Training Facilities. Stay At The Suva Apartments And Make Valuable Contribution To The Development Of Sports In Fiji , Call 3304280.

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Valerie Manueli-Daveta Memorial Tournament

The Suva Hockey Association again pays tribute to Valerie Manueli–Daveta by hosting the 2011 Valerie Manueli-Daveta Memorial Tournament which will be held from Friday 10th June – Sunday 12th June, 2011 at the National Hockey Centre at the Laucala Sports City, Suva. The tournament is played annually in memory of Fiji Hockey Federation’s first National Hockey Administrator. Valerie’s dedication and commitment to hockey as a player, official and supporter was unwavering. She played an important role in the development of hockey at primary, secondary and senior levels as well as organized FHF sanctioned tournaments at all levels including internationally. Val was also instrumental in the preparation of the first Fiji Men’s Hockey Team’s participation at the 1993 Arafura Games in Darwin, Australia where the team won its first Bronze medal. It was also the first time that the Fiji Men had participated in a fully fledged tournament on turf; hockey used to be played at Veiuto on grass back then. Valerie was diagnosed with cancer in 1992 and underwent surgery in Australia and Fiji but failed to rid herself of the deadly disease. Val’s legacy lives on 18 years after her untimely death and the Suva Hockey Association is proud to honour this woman of substance. This Valerie Manueli-Daveta Memorial Tournament will be part of the Fiji Hockey National Club Championship Series. Senior teams/players entering this tournament must be affiliated to FHF before the first game. The senior men’s & women’s competition will feature 11-a-side full field games while the mixed junior competition will include cross-field 7-a-side matches with trophies and other consolation prizes on offer. The General public are welcome to attend and enjoy a weekend filled with exciting matches. Food and Drinks will also be on sale.

City of Suva Tournament

Badminton players are gearing up for the first ever “CITY OF SUVA CHALLENGE” which will be held at the Yat Sen Hall on Saturday 11th June 2011 beginning at 8am. Competition will be held in two categories – Open Division and B Division and will see some very strong and challenging performances especially from the National Team. Making a come back to the competition court is Norman Bentley who has been out of play due to injury. With a very powerful and quick left back-hand, Norman is out to prove and demonstrate his position in the squad is justified. This is going to be a real interesting tournament as it will give team management the opportunity to gauge and assess the performance of the National Team. The Team has been training under new coach Brent Munday for the last six weeks. Athletes have been very committed to training and have lifted their performance to another level. With the guidance of Kate Warren, the fitness trainer, players have been able to strengthen their weak areas especially with endurance and fitness. This tournament will be a tell all for those who have put in the hard work. Management will also use this tournament to identify the team pairs for competition at the Pacific Games. During training, some very interesting and encouraging doubles partnership have emerged and it will be good to see them perform at competition level. Members of the Development Squad, Train On Teams and Social players will also be competing. Competition ends at 12:00pm with prizegiving. Email: violetwill@hotmail.com

Pacific Oceania Tennis Junior Championships

The Pacific Oceania Tennis Junior Championships will be held from Monday, 8 August, to Friday, 12 August 2011, at the RTC, Lautoka, Fiji. For more information, pls call John Shannon on telephone (679) 9925550 or email otfagm2007@yahoo.com.au.

Air Pacific South Pacific Open Tennis Junior Championships

The Air Pacific South Pacific Open Junior Championships will be held from Monday, 27 June, to Saturday, 2 July 2011, at the RTC, Lautoka, Fiji. For more information, pls call John Shannon on telephone (679) 9925550 or email otfagm2007@yahoo.com.au.

2011 BSP Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge

The 2011 Bank South Pacific Farebrother-Sullivan Rugby Cup Challenge starts this month, June 2011. Nadroga is the current holder of the Cup and all teams will challenge them for the Cup. Here is the order of challenges :

• Saturday, 2 July, challenge by Macuata;
• Saturday, 9 July, challenge by Rewa;
• Saturday, 16 July, challenge by Northland;
• Saturday, 23 July, challenge by Suva;
• Saturday, 30 July, challenge by Lautoka;
• Saturday, 6 August, challenge by Naitasiri;
• Saturday, 20 August, challenge by Nadi.

Should Nadroga lose the Trophy at any time during the season, the order of challenges will remain the same.

2011 Fiji Fact

2011 Fiji Fact Safe Games Campaign- “Reaching Out through Sport of Football- Be A Leader Promote Sport Prevent HIV” STOP HIV Outreach Team from Fiji Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee will be present at the Churchill Park from the 10th to the 13th June 2011. The team will consists of STOP HIV Champions, Peer Educators from Fiji Red Cross, ADRA Fiji and Ministry of Health be conducting HIV/STIs Information to football players, spectators and team officials. There will be information booth set up at the Games Venue where spectators can excess to information on HIV and STIs and Condoms . For Kids, we will have face painting activities be carried by our STOP HIV Champions.

2011 Team Fiji Walk - A - Thon

TEAM FIJI FUND RAISING - WALK-A-THON Saturday – 25th June 2011 in conjunction with the 2011 OLYMPIC DAY RUN. START: 7.30am National Stadium, Suva & McDonalds Nadi Team Fiji is supporting the National Federations in their fundraising initiatives. All monies raised through the Walk-a-thon sponsorship will be directed toward equipping the athlete & team preparation, for participation at the Pacific Games in Noumea which will be held from 27 August – 10 September 2011 Share the TEAM SPIRIT in this community initiative with athletes and officials selected to represent Fiji at the New Caledonia 2011 Pacific Games. In addition to the WALK-A-THON you will also be taking part in the annual Olympic Day Run thus promoting the healthy lifestyle and ideals of the Olympic Movement.

Soweto Gospel Choir Fiji Tour

The Soweto Gospel Choir will perform in Suva on Saturday, 9 July 2011, from 7pm at the Vodafone Arena, Laucala Bay. The two-time Grammy Award winning choir's vibrant rhythm movement, its renowned vocal harmonies and inimitable performance style has become a worldwide phenomenon. Since its foundation in 2002, the Choir has performed to sell-out crowds at the greatest concert halls across the globe and alongside superstars including Bono, Queen, Celine Dion, John Legend, Peter Gabriel, Josh Groban, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. With the fourth Grammy nomination for Soweto Gospel Choir announced earlier this month for its 5th album ‘African Grace’ being nominated in the Best Traditional World Music Album category, the Choir’s 26 singers, dancers and musicians will deliver a flawless performance of traditional and contemporary songs infused with irrepressible spirit on their Fiji Tour. Tickets are F$25.00 per adult and F$12.50 per child 12 yrs and under at are available from Post Fiji outlets.

2011 Olympic Day Fun Run

The 2011 Olympic Day Fun Run will be held on Saturday, 25 June, starting from the tfl National Stadium Car Park, Laucala Bay, Suva. Entry fees are F$2.00 per adult and F$1.00 per child. Categories include :

• Primary School Individual;
• Secondary School Individual;
• Masters Individual;
• Open Individual;
• Team (6 in a team);
• Family (minimum number of 6);
• Disabled Individual.

All participants will receive an International Olympic Committee Certificate.

Registration Forms are available from Fiji Olympic House, 17 Bau Street, Flagstaff, Suva or email fijiolympiccommittee.com.

Super 15 - Week 18

The following Super 15 Rugby matches are scheduled next weekend :

• Friday, 17 June, 7.35pm, Blues vs Highlanders, Auckland, New Zealand;
• Friday, 17 June, 9.40pm, Rebels vs Western Force, Melbourne, Australia;
• Saturday, 18 June, 5.30pm, Chiefs vs Reds, Hamilton, New Zealand;
• Saturday, 18 June, 7.30pm, Crusaders vs Hurricanes, Wellington, New Zealand;
• Saturday, 18 June, 10.30pm, Waratahs vs Brumbies, Sydney, Australia;
• Sunday, 19 June, 3.05am, Bulls vs Sharks, Pretoria, South Africa;
• Sunday, 19 June, 5.10am, Cheetahs vs Stormers, Bloemfontein, South Africa.

All matches are aired live on Sky Pacific Channel 10 on Fiji Television.

Super 15 - Week 17

The following Super 15 Rugby matches are scheduled this weekend :

• Friday, 10 June, 7.35pm, Chief vs Hurricanes, Hamilton, New Zealand;
• Friday, 10 June, 9.40pm, Brumbies vs Rebels, Canberra, Australia;
• Saturday, 11 June, 7.35pm, Crusaders vs Blues, Timaru, New Zealand;
• Saturday, 11 June, 9.40pm, Waratahs vs Highlanders, Sydney, Australia;
• Sunday, 12 June, 12.05am, Western Force vs Reds, Perth, Australia;
• Sunday, 12 June, 3.05am, Lions vs Sharks, Johannesburg, South Africa;
• Sunday, 12 June, 4.10am, Stormers vs Bulls, Cape Town, South Africa.

All matches are aired live on Sky Pacific Channel 10 on Fiji Television.