Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The founder and owner of Hot Bread Kitchen, Doctor Mere Samisoni has passed away. Many rate Samisoni as one of the most successful businesswomen in the country. Samisoni was also a former Member of Parliament
Energy Fiji Limited CEO Hasmukh Patel says electricity supply in the Central Division and Sigatoka, Lautoka, Ba and Tavua has been restored. Patel says Nadi is partly restored. Earlier this evening EFL say a f
There is currently no power supply for the whole of Viti Levu and no time frame has been given on when it will be restored. Energy Fiji Limited CEO, Hasmukh Patel says a fault caused the disruption to power supply
1 in 3 young people seen loitering in the streets are highly likely to be users of methamphetamine or even heroin, and most of these people using the hard drugs are using syringes and needles to inject these highly addi
A 56-year-old man has been charged for allegedly indecently assaulting a young girl and will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today. The accused and victim live in the same settlement. It is alleged that
More police officers will be pushed out on the streets from tonight as nightclubs close at 1am. This follows the change to the Liquor Amendment Act in parliament and the date gazetted by Attorney General, Siromi Tu
My salary is higher than the Prime Minister’s salary based on the technical nature of the work. Those are the words of the CEO of the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission, Joel Abraham when questioned on fi
100 percent, we need to review the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission. Those are the comments of the FCCC CEO, Joel Abraham when questioned on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan on whether there a
If you have been unfairly charged exorbitant prices from August 1st because of unscrupulous traders then unfortunately you cannot be compensated. This has been confirmed by Fijian Competition and Consumer Commissi
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho's lawyer has filed a no case to answer application in the Suva Magistrates Court. While making the submission, defence lawy
If 90 percent of children start in class one and do not reach Year 12 or 13, some intervention methods need to be in place to provide some kind of safety net for them. This has been highlighted by the paramount ch
The CWM Hospital infrastructure upgrade plan has received a timely donation from the BSP Financial Group Limited, which has donated $100,000 to the International Women’s Association who will carry out the work at the
Fiji Water Flying Fijians head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his final 33-member squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup with an interesting exclusion of veteran flyhalf Ben Volavola. Raiwalui has opted to go with Swir
Businesses are urged not to exploit consumers but make sufficient profit and if prices are artificially driven and do not reflect taxes, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission will take people to task. Thi
The defence will be submitting a no case to answer tomorrow in the trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho. Yesterday, the prosecution had their final witness on
Former CID Director Serupepeli Neiko, the final State witness in the trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho, has today revealed in court that Qiliho directed them to
There is a rise in teenage pregnancies and it cannot be solved with parents not being actively involved in giving their children sex education at home. This has been highlighted by Asia and Pacific for Every Home f
Drug-Free World Fiji Founder Kalesi Volatabu says drug peddlers are targeting children in Fiji and what is worse is that parents are allowing that to happen. While speaking during fijivillage Straight Talk with Vij
Drug-Free World Fiji Founder Kalesi Volatabu is calling on parents to spend more time on their children and create an environment at home where they can talk about issues because when kids do not have boundaries set for
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians have claimed their 6th Punjas Pacific Battle Series title after beating Japan 35-12. Fiji managed to score 5 tries to Japan's 2 for the win. The Flying Fijians started the game st
