Tag: Labasa

Labasa Airport will reopen tomorrow following the completition of runway strengthening works. Fiji Airports undertook the work over six weeks as part of the World Bank-funded Na Vualiku project. Work continues on the airport terminal. Fiji Airports Chief Executive Mesake Nawari said this project represents a key investment in the North’s aviation infrastructure. “The completion […]

Vanua Levu is buzzing with the sounds of construction and anticipation over a raft of new projects that will further open up Fiji’s north to visitors. The World Bank has approved a USD 200 million financing envelope for ‘Na Vualiku’, which has tourism infrastructure upgrades at its heart. Work will soon begin on an Integrated […]

By Samantha Magick The Urata lookout just outside Savusavu has long been a favourite place for travellers on the Labasa-Savusavu highway to break their journey for a spectacular photo and some fresh air. But its popularity meant that it had also become a place that was despoiled by the litter they left behind. Now the […]

By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Labasa town was established in 1922 and has a population of approximately 28,000 people. It is called the ‘Friendly North’ with good reason; it is home to one of the warmest, most welcoming people in Fiji. The indigenous people and the history they share with the descendants of indentured labourers are the […]

By Alipate Pareti Coming from Vanua Levu, Holy Family Secondary School brings a very small contingent to this year’s Coca Cola Games. Team Manager, Roslyn Daurewa says, “We brought four athletes over and this is the first time for them to come and compete in the Coke Games, and I believe that is one big […]