Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
A total of 208,109 Fijians under the age of 18 years are entitled to $202.54 million in lease money. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama confirms this is part of the equal distribution of lease money to members of m
The Health Minister’s response in the itaukei language was that both husband and wife should be part of the counselling process for family planning matters. Those are the words of Permanent Secretary for Healt
The new dates for the Coca-Cola Games is now 18th to 20th August, 2022. The Ministry of Education says the initial dates announced by the Ministry had to be changed due to the unavailability of the venue. It s
There are strong indications that the Tui Cakau and Opposition Leader Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu will join the People’s Alliance as Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that he has already asked Ratu Naiqama to join his party.
Tui Cakau and Opposition Leader Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu should inform the people and SODELPA if he is moving to People’s Alliance. This has been stated by SODELPA’s General Secretary Lenaitasi Duru after a dele
Fiji and the Pacific are ready for a regional development reset that includes women more fully in trade, agriculture and industrial policies. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in his address
The recent comments made by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar at a consultation last week have been labelled as inappropriate by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde.
Sugarcane farmers now have to spend more for harvesting from this season as the rate for mechanical harvesting has increased from $17.50 to $20.61 per tonne. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has autho
Police officers will be conducting visitations to schools following concerns raised on the behaviour of students after school hours. Chief Operations Officer Assistant Commissioner of Police Abdul Khan says concer
The people of Lomaiviti Group today heard that the huge number of vacant chiefly titles in their province has been a concern for the Fijian Government. While speaking at the Lomaiviti Provincial Council Meeting, P
Parents are being asked about their perception regarding vaccination for children between the ages of 5 to 11 years ahead of the Ministry of Health’s rollout of the COVID-19 pediatric vaccination campaign. Perman
The Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua are sure to defend their Super W title next season. Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor has quashed rumors that the Fijiana Drua’s future in the Super W competition is uncertain
The Russian superyacht Amadea has left Fiji. This is after the Supreme Court dismissed the application by Amadea's lawyer for stay of execution and proceedings pending appeal. While delivering the ruling, Chie
Fiji is now working with their US counterparts to ensure the Russian Super-yacht Amadea leaves Fiji as soon as possible. Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho says the Supreme Court has made its ord
A team from CID Headquarters in Suva will be conducting investigations into a case where a 58 year old man of Wailevu, Labasa allegedly ran over his own passenger which resulted in the death of the man on Nasikasika can
Tui Namosi and SODELPA MP Ratu Suliano Matanitobua will not take stand in the trial where he is charged for allegedly stating that his permanent place of residence was in Namosi Village and allegedly obtained $38,378.22
A man who allegedly poured hot water on his partner before setting her on fire has been questioned and released by police. It is alleged that the incident occurred following a dispute last Friday in Nawaka, Nadi.
43% of the target population in Fiji has received their booster dose and Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the current noticeable increase in cases indicates an urgency to increase booster dose cove
A prominent Fijiana 7s player is currently admitted at the CWM Hospital after she was allegedly stabbed while trying to stop a fight that occurred at her home in Suva on Saturday. Police say the victim allegedly tr
16 players from the Fijian Drua have been included in the Flying Fijians squad for next month’s Pacific Nations Cup. Former All Black Seta Tamanivalu will is also set to make his debut for Fiji. This include
