Today in History
Saturday, January 17, 1957
Two new public telephones in front of the police station and between the post office and the Lautoka exchange.
Thursday, January 17, 1957 New Wharf Plans
The new Suva wharf at Walu Bay should start early next year and be completed in six years. Mr D.V.Buck, wharf consultant, of Messrs Wilton and Bell, civil engineers of London, told this to members of the Suva Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance of members.
Monday, January 17, 1977 Cyclone on way south
The Nadi Airport weather office said it had lifted a gale warning for Fiji but a strong wind warning was still in force.
A spokesman said Cyclone Marian, which brought gale-force winds and heavy rain to many parts of Fiji was centred about 450 miles south-west of Nadi and was moving south. Meanwhile, cane farmers welcomed the heavy rains because they gave the fields badly needed moisture and enabled farmers to get fields ready for the following year’s crop.
Tuvalu plans more trade
Beginning this year, the Government of Tuvalu will spend $128,000 in trade with Fiji. Tuvalu buys soap, biscuits and sugar from Fiji. The range of products would increase by Tuvalu purchasing tinned fish from the Ika Corporation, building materials and flour meal.
Monday, January 17, 1983 Fisherman Betrays His Friend
Ashok Kumar and Chandrika Prasad, both fishermen, were the best of friends, Navua Court heard last week.
On January, Prasad went fishing at night and Chand, also known as Sukhi, decided to stay home. But while Prasad was out at sea, Chand decided to break into Prasad’s house at Vuninokonoko in Navua while Prasad’s wife and children were asleep. He broke in at 1pm by opening the back door.
Two new phones
The Lautoka city area is to get new public telephones but this time they will be in places considered safe from vandals. The Post and Telecommunications Department has put up booths in front of the police station and between the post office and the Lautoka exchange, which has a watchman.