The popular TV mega series - Survivor - airs in the USA from tomorrow February 8th with its new Survivor Fiji series.

Unlike many of the past Survivor series where the participants are stranded on white sandy beaches of idyllic beauty, this new series will present different challenges.

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Production of the popular TV series 'Survivor' will commence soon in a remote location in the interior of Labasa, main town of Fiji's second largest island, Vanua Levu in Fiji's 'friendly north'.

The Prime Minister of Fiji, Mr Laisenia Qarase, welcomed the arrival of the production crew, and the international recognition that the series will bring to Fiji when it airs next year. Mr Qarase also highlighted the economic benefits associated with hosting this world-renowned series, from direct income derived from local employment, purchase of goods and services, and lease monies, to indirect income resulting from the exposure of Fiji on the world stage. A total of around FJ$6 million was estimated.

Other side benefits would be gained from infrastructure built for the production that would remain once filming is complete, as well as the added marketing of Fiji's north as an adventure destination.

This is currently the hottest topic for fans of the hit TV reality series. In fact, speculation about where the next Survivor is to be filmed is, for some, more of an adventure than the show itself! Reports favour the northern islands of Fiji - in the region of Labasa ('lahm-bah-sa ')on Vanua Levu (Fiji's second largest island). Whether it is a small offshore beach location such as Nukuvadra island (nu-ku-vandra) or a steamy rainforest location on Vanua Levu island out of Labasa is yet to be revealed. Stay tuned!

Filming is reported to commence at the end of October 2006.

The Fiji Times has reported, that Survivor Fiji the top hit reality show will be filmed soon on Viti Levu.

The Fiji Government has appointed a new Secretary for the Hotel Licensing Board based in Suva. She is Finau Matavesi, who works as an Assistant Accounts Officer at the Ministry of Tourism in Suva. The new appointment came into effect on 1 August, 2006. For more information please contact Ms. Finau Matavesi on Tel: (679) 3312788, Fax: (

A New Zealand film crew will be in Fiji later this month to shoot a television series called "No Opportunity Wasted Now". The filming will cover the Suva/Pacific Harbour region from 24-27 July. This TV series will focus on three contestants overcoming their fears and testing their limits and was conceived by America Phil Keoghan, host of the double Emmy Awards-winning "The Amazing Race". The series will be aired on Television Two in New Zealand.