Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
16-year-old Kelera Mudunasoko has won Fiji’s first medal in the 2023 Pacific Games finishing second in the 200 metres Women’s Breaststroke. Mudunasoko says she is happy with her time and what she has achieved e
Statistics continue to increase over the years for child welfare cases, and the Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection are calling for urgent intervention and prevention as we celebrate this year's Internati
The Chair of the NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji, Shamima Ali is asking if Fiji is a democratic country as the NGO Coalition was denied a permit to march. Ali says they will continue to call for a ceasefire a
It was an unforgettable moment for Constable Arieta Rarawa Naisake as she fulfilled her dream after graduating from Fiji National University with a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. With a lot of challenges faced on
Following the horrific accident in Lomolomo, Lautoka on Diwali, a call is being made for people to stop posting gruesome and insensitive photos on social media of accidents as it is traumatic for their families and othe
A call is being made by Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran for women to be more aware and take interest in politics because decisions made in parliament affects lives. Kiran w
Former National 7s player, William Ryder has raised concern about unsustainable fishing in the North. Ryder who also played rugby in Japan for four years and then played for France for eight years is now relying o
Starlink (Fiji) Pte Limited will now be able to provide internet services to businesses and customers in Fiji as the Ministry of Communications has granted a spectrum licence while the Telecommunications Authority of Fi
The Reserve Bank of Fiji expects the Business Process Outsourcing sector to become a $300 million industry in the next 24 months. RBF Governor, Ariff Ali says the BPO sector is expected to bring in $200 million thi
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has met the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping for the first time on the margins of the APEC Summit to discuss Fiji and China's longstanding relations. Discussions
A two-pence Fiji stamp which was printed for the Fiji Post Office 145 years ago, has been sold at an auction in New York City for US$94,000. The stamp was part of a collection of Fiji and Samoa stamps being sold b
28-year-old Lavenia Racaca has created history by becoming the first female referee in the country to be appointed to officiate in the HSBC 7s series. This was based on her outstanding performance in the Oceania 7s
Police have clarified that to date, no permit has been given to any group or applicant in relation to the Israel and Gaza situation due to security reasons, and the status quo remains. In response to concerns raise
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji confirms Police have denied their permit to march in Suva at 10am today to call for peace, humanitarian aid and an end to the genocide in Gaza. According to the NGO Coaliti
Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is still in Singapore recovering from the surgery he received last month. His lawyer, Devanesh Sharma, says from the doctor's assessment, Sayed-Khaiyum has gone through
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho's lawyer Devanesh Sharma has informed the court that they will be filing preliminary applications with regards to the matter whe
All schools will re-open today, and those schools that was used as evacuation centres were cleared by last night. The decision was made yesterday morning after deliberation by the Emergency Committee. Other is
Minister for National Disaster Management, Sakiasi Ditoka says the most vulnerable at the evacuation centres and those affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Mal will be assisted on a case by case basis if the need arises.
Minister for National Disaster Management Office, Sakiasi Ditoka is currently visiting some evacuation centres, and confirms that District Officers will be engaged to ensure emergency ration packs are provided to those
Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Mal is now showing signs of weakening as it moves towards Kadavu. The centre of TC Mal is located 130 kilometres west of Kadavu. Kadavu start feeling the effects of TC Mal #Weather
