Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Fiji Airways National 7s team have to get their act together when they take on Ireland at 7.05pm in their Dubai 7s quarter final if they want to have a chance of breaking their 18 month drought. Fiji have not w
The Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s team will be playing Ireland in the second cup quarter final at 7.20 tonight. Fiji beat the USA 21-14 in their first pool game before thrashing France 40-5, they however were sh
As the countdown begins for the HSBC SVNS Series, the Fiji Airways National 7s team is focused on starting the series on a high note as they face USA in Dubai this afternoon. Lanky forward Joseva Talacolo says havi
Double Olympic gold medal winners, the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team are out to deliver an improved performance in Dubai this weekend in the new format HSBC SVNS series which kicks off this afternoon. This
Pacific long-distance king Yeshnil Karan did not feature in the half marathon at the Pacific Games this morning. The event featured Avikash Lal who finished in 7th place. Lal won this event in Samoa in 2019.
Pacific long-distance king Yeshnil Karan has 3 from 3 after winning the gold medal in the 3,000 metres steeplechase event at the Pacific Games. The former Tavua College student won the 10,000 metres race on Monday
The President of International Women’s Association, Judy Compain says the apparent lack of concern and attention from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services regarding the condition of CWM Hospital is very upsetti
The Team Fiji Men’s and Women’s hockey teams have both won gold at the Pacific Games this afternoon. The women’s side beat Solomon Islands 2-nil in the final. The two sides were tied nil-all at half time
258 HIV cases have been recorded this year until the end of September while 245 cases were recorded last year. This was confirmed by the Head of Family Health from the Ministry of Health, Doctor Rachel Devi during
Speeding, dangerous and careless driving, drunk driving, driver fatigue and pedestrians at fault continue to top the list of deaths on our roads. This has been highlighted by the Land Transport Authority Acting Chi
Fiji has joined the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes for publishing which is also a major step towards achieving one of the Fiji Revenue Customs Service’s strategic objectives
There is a huge drop in fuel prices from today however, the price of gas will increase. The Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications in conjunction with the Fijian Competit
The General Surgeon at CWM Hospital, Doctor Timoci Qereqeretabua says from a research conducted at the CWM Hospital, they have found that i-Taukei men are at the highest risk of getting an amputation based on late prese
It is a historic day for Fiji Airways as it started its direct flight to New Caledonia with the inaugural flight leaving for Noumea this morning. Nitya Nand Sharma, who will be travelling with his wife Priya Devi o
Former Tavua College student Yeshnil Karan has proved he is the Pacific long-distance king after winning gold in the 5,000 metres and also defeating 2019 Pacific Games champion Benjamin Zorgotti. 22 year old Karan
The Electoral Commission and the Acting Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa are looking forward to the findings of the final report of the external audit that was commenced after the ‘glitch’ on general elections
UNICEF Pacific Representative Jonathan Veitch says families living in remote areas, or those with children with disabilities, have challenges in accessing quality Early Childhood Development services. While speaki
More officers are needed in Lami as the former Chair of Lami District Council of Social Services, Asaeli Naisoro says they have only 3 Police Posts with 63 officers serving more than 30,000 people. While presenting
Expect flash flooding in low lying areas in Suva, Nausori, Serua to Namosi including Navua, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Beqa, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, the Northern Division, Lau and Lomaiviti groups.
Some parts of Wainadoi, Navua and Pacific Harbour including Rampur Road, Waidradra, Nakaulevu, Vakabalea, Calia Back Road, Raiwaqa Road, Wainividio, Tokotoko Back Road and Waikasanaura are flooded due to continuous heav
