Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
A man in his late 30's has passed away while several passengers of a bus travelling along Vakabuli Road in Drasa, Lautoka received serious injuries following a road accident yesterday afternoon. Police say thirty p
Fijian born Kiwi Chinese, Sam Low is the winner of New Zealand 2022 MasterChef’s competition. Low says he never thought to dig into his truth and use it as fuel to give him purpose and pride in winning this compe
The Prime Minister’s average overseas travel allowance is $3,000 per day, Cabinet Ministers are entitled to free accommodation and meals for all official local travel, but people from combined family incomes of less t
The body of a missing Suva man who was in his 20’s has been found. Police have confirmed that the body was found near the Vatunoko Settlement in Sigatoka yesterday. They say this is an alleged suicide case h
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has questioned the sincerity of the General Secretary of the Fiji Teachers Union Agni Deo Singh towards his members. Kumar said this while responding to Singh’s comments that
More CCTV cameras are expected to be installed in Labasa Town from the funds that have been collected from the Digicel Duavata Northern Crime Prevention Carnival which concluded last night. The President of the Lab
The Fiji Trades Union Congress says it is unfortunate that the Fiji National Provident Fund contributions has not been reinstated to its original level. While responding to the 2022/2023 budget, National Secretary,
Samoa have won the Pacific Nations Cup after edging the Vodafone Flying Fijians 23-20 in an epic encounter at Churchill Park. Fiji dominated the scrums in the first half which enabled Fiji to dominate possession an
The People’s Alliance has written a letter of complaint to the Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem citing several alleged breaches of campaign rules by the FijiFirst. They say the letter which was delivered
Movement restrictions have been imposed for the villagers of Waivunia and Natua as the Health Ministry has confirmed 6 new cases in Waivunia Village in Nasavusavu and Natua Village in Wailevu West. The Cakaudrove S
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has today announced a number of new measures in the 2022/2023 National Budget to try to cushion the blow for the most vulnerable in the country, saying we now have a Bula Boom,
Duty on used cars will be increased by $1,000 while the duty on new cars will be increased by 5 percent. While announcing the 2022/2023 National Budget, Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government
A 5-year age limit will be imposed on the importation of secondhand petrol and diesel motor vehicles. This will be aligned to the age limit of 5 years on hybrid vehicles. The Euro IV compliance requirement will be maint
As Fijians look forward to the National Budget announcement tonight, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has made submissions for VAT to remain zero-rated on the 21 essential items however they do not expect
The National Budget has to be able to respond to those regional employment preferences in other countries which has an impact on us as we have our skilled professionals like nurses, accountants and chefs leaving for job
As people await the announcement of the 2022/2023 National Budget tonight, cost of living remains a major issue. People are looking forward to targeted measures in the National Budget that could decrease the cost o
The Fiji Police Force is strongly refuting an international media report that quotes a local freelance journalist’s false information of an incident involving Police Officers during the 51st Pacific Islands Forum Lead
Private students at the University of the South Pacific wishing to continue their studies in Semester 2 can take advantage of the USP Bursary Scheme offered by the University to ease their financial burden. The Bur
More than 445 jobs are expected to be created when the $56.2 million worth Maritime Essential Services Centre project is completed in 2024. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in a joint pres
FijiFirst General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has written a letter of complaint to the Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem regarding the conduct of the People’s Alliance and the National Federation Party, and
