Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Opposition Leader, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has classified the 2022/2023 National Budget and the Revised Budget earlier this year as smoke-screens as he says the budget presentations have been designed to disguise the re
The Digicel Fiji Women’s soccer team is through to the semi-finals of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup after beating Cook Islands 2-0 in the quarter-finals this afternoon. The Kulas proved too strong for Cook Island
Australia based Digicel Fiji women’s soccer team attacker, Vanisha Kumar says the women’s game in Fiji has really improved and is going in the right direction. Kumar was born in Campbelltown, Sydney but her par
US based Digicel Fiji Women’s midfielder, Trina Davis who has links to Viseisei, Vuda says Fiji has always been in her heart and is hoping to achieve something big with the team. Davis started playing in
Some of the street dwellers come on the streets as a family because of the rise in the cost of living. This was stated by the Founder and Leader of Ahava Project Fiji, Naina Senito who says families are struggling
The Fiji Pearls are just a win away from qualifying to the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa. The Pearls are currently sitting in second place in the overall standings with 4 points while Cook Islan
The Suva bound lane along Ratu Mara Road has been closed and only the Nausori bound lane is open as the Water Authority of Fiji is continuing repair works on the leaking Nabua Wastewater Pump Station in front of Ratu Su
The University of the South Pacific staff unions, on behalf of the students, staff and alumni have today made a call on the Prime Minister to abide by and honour the decision of the Fijian Parliament that approved the U
The private sector in the country is struggling today with the skills shortage but we cannot stop Fijians who are moving away so as a consequence, we need to work on the technical, vocational education and training sect
The national 7-day average daily COVID-19 test positivity is now 5.5 percent which is above the WHO recommendation of 5 percent, and this means the positivity rate is an indication of widespread community transmission.
It is heartbreaking news as Police have confirmed that the body of the 3 year old boy reported missing earlier this week in Nadi, has been found in a drain near his home. Police say it is believed to be an alleged
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says it is ridiculous to charge exploitative rates like selling a stubby at a hotel or resort for $12 however Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO, Fantasha Lockington says pr
Hotel bookings are looking strong right until October this year but the hotel, restaurant and tourism industry is seeing a widening skills gap as workers are being recruited by overseas agencies. Fiji Hotel and Tou
The mother of 3 year old Benjamin Ralia is calling for people to come forward and assist her in locating her son who has been missing since Tuesday. Benjamin was with his grandmother at their home in Qeleloa, Nadi
The government is focusing on training people as we have seen a lot of people leave Fiji in recent times because Australia is getting our chefs, people are going to work at abbatoirs, about 60 accountants have left, and
Tertiary students who have a combined household income of $50,000 or less will be eligible for the $180 for the six month period according to the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Speaking outside parliame
Unity Fiji says some political parties have virtually copied their name and motto as they registered People First as their by-line or motto. However National Federation Party’s General Secretary Seni Nabou says
The FijiFirst did not breach Section 112 of the Electoral Act and the People’s Alliance complaint appears to stem from a misconceived interpretation of the legal requirements, and is therefore dismissed accordingly.
Borrowing because it is cheap is an amateurish tactic that is inappropriate and downright dangerous for Fiji according to the the Leader of Unity Fiji and former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Savenaca Narube.
Visitor numbers might be currently high, but there is widespread nervousness about another COVID variant re-emerging, the Russia-Ukraine war further disrupting trade and driving prices further up, our usual climate-base
