Sponsor pumps up swimming plans - Fiji Times Online:
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
SWIMMING Fiji has secured a new sponsor for its National Long Course Championships which will be held in Suva this weekend. Overseas swimmers will take part in the event.
Milo has come on board and SF president Dennis Miller said this will see the start of a new and exciting relationship between Fiji Swimming and Milo.
Milo will sponsor the 2008 Fiji National Long Course Swimming Championships, the Fiji National Short Course Swimming Championships and the Fiji Swimming Awards, Miller said.
This weekend's championships will be held at the National Aquatic Centre from Friday to Sunday and more than 200 swimmers, including entrants from New Zealand and Australia.
The championships will be the final trials for Team Fiji to the Oceania Swimming Championships in Christchurch, New Zealand in June, Miller said.
The Milo National Short Course Championships will be held at the National Aquatic Centre from October 24-26.
This will be the final event on Fiji Swimming's 2008 domestic calendar and will be followed by the Fiji Swimming Awards on November 22.
The 2008 Milo Awards will recognise excellence at all levels of swimming in Fiji. Awards will be presented for Junior Swimmer of the Year, Emerging Swimmer of the Year, Freestyle Swimmer of the Year, Breaststroke Swimmer of the Year, Backstroke Swimmer of the Year, Butterfly Swimmer of the Year, Individual Medley Swimmer of the Year and Distance Freestyle Swimmer of the Year."
There will be other awards on offer.
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25 April 2008
50,000 Aussies visit Fiji - Fiji Times Online
50,000 Aussies visit Fiji - Fiji Times Online:
Friday, April 25, 2008
More than 50,000 Australians visited Fiji in the first three months of the year, says the Fiji Visitors Bureau.
This set an all-time record with an increase of about 38 per cent compared to the same period in 2007.
The total Australian arrivals figure was 50,587, compared to 36,745 for the same period in 2007 and 40,988 for the same period in 2006, an increase on that year of 24 per cent.
FVB regional director Paresh Pant attributed the increase in arrivals figures to close working relationships with travel wholesalers, including for example Qantas Holidays, talpacific Holidays, Flight Centers and Fiji Specialist Holidays, Rosie Holidays, Coral Sun, Blue Holidays, Harvey's Choice, Creative Holidays and airlines Air Pacific, Qantas and Pacific Blue. Forward bookings were healthy and Australia remained confident of achieving the Bureau's target of 209,000 visitors in 2008, he said."
Friday, April 25, 2008
More than 50,000 Australians visited Fiji in the first three months of the year, says the Fiji Visitors Bureau.
This set an all-time record with an increase of about 38 per cent compared to the same period in 2007.
The total Australian arrivals figure was 50,587, compared to 36,745 for the same period in 2007 and 40,988 for the same period in 2006, an increase on that year of 24 per cent.
FVB regional director Paresh Pant attributed the increase in arrivals figures to close working relationships with travel wholesalers, including for example Qantas Holidays, talpacific Holidays, Flight Centers and Fiji Specialist Holidays, Rosie Holidays, Coral Sun, Blue Holidays, Harvey's Choice, Creative Holidays and airlines Air Pacific, Qantas and Pacific Blue. Forward bookings were healthy and Australia remained confident of achieving the Bureau's target of 209,000 visitors in 2008, he said."
18 April 2008
Pacific Blue Increases Flights to Fiji
Pacific Blue increases flights to Fiji - Low Cost Airline News:
"Pacific Blue Airlines announced plans to increase the number of flights from Australia to Fiji, with the introduction of two new services from June this year. The announcement comes in the wake of statistics that show the island nation is in the midst of a tourism “sweet spot” for Australian travellers.
Since Pacific Blue launched flights in Sep-04, it has delivered more than 161,000 Australian tourists to Fiji, injecting over FJD252 million in to the local economy.
The Brisbane-Fiji passenger market has grown by 66,684 passengers, or 82% since Pacific Blue’s entry on this route, while the Sydney-Fiji passenger market has grown by 59,143 passengers or 26%. The number of Australian residents travelling to Fiji has increased by 23.4%.
The strong statistics have given Pacific Blue the confidence to add two weekly services from Brisbane to Fiji from 17-Jun-08, taking it to a daily flight frequency.
The daily Brisbane-Fiji flights will compliment the existing 10 return direct flights a week to Fiji from Sydney."
"Pacific Blue Airlines announced plans to increase the number of flights from Australia to Fiji, with the introduction of two new services from June this year. The announcement comes in the wake of statistics that show the island nation is in the midst of a tourism “sweet spot” for Australian travellers.
Since Pacific Blue launched flights in Sep-04, it has delivered more than 161,000 Australian tourists to Fiji, injecting over FJD252 million in to the local economy.
The Brisbane-Fiji passenger market has grown by 66,684 passengers, or 82% since Pacific Blue’s entry on this route, while the Sydney-Fiji passenger market has grown by 59,143 passengers or 26%. The number of Australian residents travelling to Fiji has increased by 23.4%.
The strong statistics have given Pacific Blue the confidence to add two weekly services from Brisbane to Fiji from 17-Jun-08, taking it to a daily flight frequency.
The daily Brisbane-Fiji flights will compliment the existing 10 return direct flights a week to Fiji from Sydney."
17 April 2008
Globe Pro Fiji returns to ASP Men's World Tour May 2008
Globe Pro Fiji returns to ASP Men's World Tour May 2008:
ASP World Tour event # 4
Namotu Tavarua Fiji
25 May - 6 June 2008
The Sickest Event on the Planet Returns!
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 15 April, 2008 : - - Globe is stoked to announce the return of the Globe Pro Fiji to the ASP Men’s World Tour this May. The 4th stop on the tour is in again in Fiji, following a hiatus in 2007 due to circumstances beyond our control. Yep, defending event champion Damien Hobgood, Taj, CJ, Kelly, Mick, Parko, Pancho and the rest of the top 45 will pull on their competition jerseys once again to compete in the perfect lefts of Cloudbreak and/or Restaurants.
The planning phase for the third installment of the Globe Pro Fiji is well underway, and as you’ve come to expect, the webcast will be a new level of entertainment, personality and nostalgia. Nostalgia, you ask? Don’t worry about it, you’ll find out soon enough.
The excitement for this year’s tour is unlike any other. With two exciting new rookies Jordy Smith and Dane Reynolds giving the veterans a run for their money, Fiji is the ideal location for the world to see their highly touted talents step up to the World Tour level. World Champion Mick Fanning will be out to retain his first world title, both for himself and for the continent of Australia. Kelly Slater will be looking to get the world title back, what could be his 9th.
ASP World Tour event # 4
Namotu Tavarua Fiji
25 May - 6 June 2008
The Sickest Event on the Planet Returns!
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 15 April, 2008 : - - Globe is stoked to announce the return of the Globe Pro Fiji to the ASP Men’s World Tour this May. The 4th stop on the tour is in again in Fiji, following a hiatus in 2007 due to circumstances beyond our control. Yep, defending event champion Damien Hobgood, Taj, CJ, Kelly, Mick, Parko, Pancho and the rest of the top 45 will pull on their competition jerseys once again to compete in the perfect lefts of Cloudbreak and/or Restaurants.
The planning phase for the third installment of the Globe Pro Fiji is well underway, and as you’ve come to expect, the webcast will be a new level of entertainment, personality and nostalgia. Nostalgia, you ask? Don’t worry about it, you’ll find out soon enough.
The excitement for this year’s tour is unlike any other. With two exciting new rookies Jordy Smith and Dane Reynolds giving the veterans a run for their money, Fiji is the ideal location for the world to see their highly touted talents step up to the World Tour level. World Champion Mick Fanning will be out to retain his first world title, both for himself and for the continent of Australia. Kelly Slater will be looking to get the world title back, what could be his 9th.
And then there’s the Globe team. Taj Burrow is breathing fire for his first world title. Damien Hobgood is as hungry as he’s ever been following last year’s abrupt end due to a broken kneecap. CJ Hobgood’s return to form in the middle of last year has proven his motivation to win is still well intact. And, Pancho Sullivan’s outstanding finish at world #7 answers a lot of questions about whether or not he is really a World Tour surfer.
In a strange twist of coincidence Damien is returning to the event for the second time in a row to defend his title. He earned his first World Tour event victory in 2004, but was forced to miss the event in 2005 with a shoulder injury. He returned in 2006, and took home a second straight win. Can he keep the streak alive in 2008?
Tune into the event webcast starting May 24th. The Wha’ Happ’n Daily Wrap show is coming back. Event or no event. Rain or shine. Our team will be documenting all the happenings on Tavarua and Namotu daily, and posting the highlights here for your viewing pleasure. The live event webcast will be broadcast on each day the event runs.
Check back for more news on official merchandise, event wildcards, injury replacements, swell forecasts and/or anything else to do with The Sickest Event on the Planet!
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Floating BookShop Heads for Fiji
Floating bookshop heads for Fiji - Fiji Times Online:
"THE world's oldest ocean faring passenger ship and the world's largest floating book shop, MV Doulos will grace Fiji's shores next month.
The 94-year-old cruise vessel is expected to dock at the Queen's Wharf in Lautoka on May 2 before moving to Suva during its one month visit.
During its visit to both ports, the vessel which is owned by German-based charitable organisation, Good Books for All, would be open to members of the public to view and purchase books it carries all over the globe.
The vessel which was built in 1914, two years after the Titanic, has over its existence changed from being a cargo vessel to a cruise vessel, an immigrant ship and now a floating book shop.
Project coordinator, Stephane Kapitaniuk said since Good Books for All purchased the vessel 30 years ago, it has visited more than 600 ports and has been visited by more than 20 million people.
Mr Kapitaniuk said apart from selling one of the widest varieties of books, the 350 crew members usually carried out community-based projects and relief work in the countries.
Mr Kapitaniuk said while their visit in Fiji would not feature community and relief work, there were other programs and activities such as sports being organised.
He said the crew was made up of volunteers who were determined to travel around the globe with the main goal of "Bringing Knowledge, Help and Hope" to countries they visit.
"THE world's oldest ocean faring passenger ship and the world's largest floating book shop, MV Doulos will grace Fiji's shores next month.
The 94-year-old cruise vessel is expected to dock at the Queen's Wharf in Lautoka on May 2 before moving to Suva during its one month visit.
During its visit to both ports, the vessel which is owned by German-based charitable organisation, Good Books for All, would be open to members of the public to view and purchase books it carries all over the globe.
The vessel which was built in 1914, two years after the Titanic, has over its existence changed from being a cargo vessel to a cruise vessel, an immigrant ship and now a floating book shop.
Project coordinator, Stephane Kapitaniuk said since Good Books for All purchased the vessel 30 years ago, it has visited more than 600 ports and has been visited by more than 20 million people.
Mr Kapitaniuk said apart from selling one of the widest varieties of books, the 350 crew members usually carried out community-based projects and relief work in the countries.
Mr Kapitaniuk said while their visit in Fiji would not feature community and relief work, there were other programs and activities such as sports being organised.
He said the crew was made up of volunteers who were determined to travel around the globe with the main goal of "Bringing Knowledge, Help and Hope" to countries they visit.
He said they hoped that during their visit to both ports, many people would visit the ship, meet the crew and buy some of the books they have on offer at very affordable prices.
Mr Kapitaniuk said during their stay at the ports, the ship would open up international cafes where members of the public could visit the ship and meet the crew members who comprise of 52 nationalities.
Mr Kapitaniuk said upon arrival at the Queens Wharf, the MV Doulos would host a welcome ceremony that is expected to be attended by a number of guests such as Lautoka Mayor Rohit Kumar.
MV Doulos was expected to spend 12 days in Lautoka before heading off to Suva where it would spend the remainder of its journey being open to the public from May 23 to June 3.
"11 April 2008
Fiji Water Calculates Its Carbon Footprint
Fiji Water Calculates Its Carbon Footprint:
In another step to offset negative environmental press aimed at bottled water industry, Fiji Water is disclosing the carbon footprint of its products.
Fiji is the first privately-owned U.S. company to join the Carbon Disclosure Project Supply chain Leadership Collaboration, and it is challenging other companies in the industry to calculate their own carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Fiji determined that for the base year ending June 30, 2007 it's total carbon footprint from production and distribution was 5,396 metric tons of CO2 equivalent.
To measure its carbon footprint, Fiji says it calculated its carbon emissions across every stage in the product lifecycle: producing raw materials for packaging, transporting raw materials and equipment to the plant, manufacturing and filling bottles, shipping the product from Fiji to markets worldwide, distributing the product, refrigerating the product in stores, restaurants, and other outlets, and disposing/recycling of the packaging waste.
In another step to offset negative environmental press aimed at bottled water industry, Fiji Water is disclosing the carbon footprint of its products.
Fiji is the first privately-owned U.S. company to join the Carbon Disclosure Project Supply chain Leadership Collaboration, and it is challenging other companies in the industry to calculate their own carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Fiji determined that for the base year ending June 30, 2007 it's total carbon footprint from production and distribution was 5,396 metric tons of CO2 equivalent.
To measure its carbon footprint, Fiji says it calculated its carbon emissions across every stage in the product lifecycle: producing raw materials for packaging, transporting raw materials and equipment to the plant, manufacturing and filling bottles, shipping the product from Fiji to markets worldwide, distributing the product, refrigerating the product in stores, restaurants, and other outlets, and disposing/recycling of the packaging waste.
Fiji has launched a website containing emissions data for each of the company's projects.
Last November, the company said it intends to go carbon negative by offsetting its carbon footprint by 120%.
10 April 2008
Ambrose Cup Golf Tournament, Pacific Harbour
The first Pearl Corporate Golf Day was held at the Pearl Championship Golf and Country Club in early March, 2008.
It was Ambrose Competition, The turn out was good, The day perfect, The course in great shape. Fun and laughs to be had.
Ambrose: A system of team play whereby each player takes a tee shot, after which the most favourable ball position is chosen. All the team's players then take a shot from this new position, and so on. (Also known as a Texas Scramble)
Each team had four players with one of the rules being that each player had to have at least two of their drives used. The teams' handicap was all four team members individual handicaps added and divided by 8.
Prizes won were for longest drive, nearest to the pin, best dressed, and first, second and third place.
Vinaka Vaka Levu to Gavin Beck for organising a great day out on this beautiful golf course and to the major sponsor, Fiji Water.
It was Ambrose Competition, The turn out was good, The day perfect, The course in great shape. Fun and laughs to be had.
Ambrose: A system of team play whereby each player takes a tee shot, after which the most favourable ball position is chosen. All the team's players then take a shot from this new position, and so on. (Also known as a Texas Scramble)
Each team had four players with one of the rules being that each player had to have at least two of their drives used. The teams' handicap was all four team members individual handicaps added and divided by 8.
Prizes won were for longest drive, nearest to the pin, best dressed, and first, second and third place.
Vinaka Vaka Levu to Gavin Beck for organising a great day out on this beautiful golf course and to the major sponsor, Fiji Water.
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