Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
88.2% of the adult target population in Fiji is now fully vaccinated. The latest update by the Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says 96.7% of the adult target population have received one dose of a
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says this Diwali we are coming out of the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic, so it is right that we should decorate our houses and light our lights. While giving his Diwali messa
FijiFirst MP and former Forestry Minister, Osea Naiqamu is currently being interviewed by Police regarding allegations that he tried to take over Fiji Pine Trust Limited. Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirms
The People’s Alliance has today announced their founding members that include the Turaga Tui Nawaka Ratu Asaeli Driu Naevo, Ajay Amrit, Ratu Vuniyani Navuniuci, Ro Naulu Mataitini, Sitiveni Rabuka and Sakiasi Ditoka.
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says he is asking his friend, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the eve of Diwali, to gift the world a more ambitious 2030 and net zero commitment. Bainimarama has tweeted
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says we need to understand that the third wave of COVID-19 will come, and people need to ensure they take all measures to protect themselves and those around them.
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says people do not need to wear a mask on the road if they are keeping a safe distance from others however masking is mandatory for indoor public areas, public transport
Australia has provided Fiji with over 1 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, and the Australian High Commissioner has praised Fiji’s efforts in containing the outbreak and thanked the frontline workers f
Today marks 21 years since the attempted mutiny at Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua on November 2nd, 2000, where rebel soldiers who were 2000 Coup Leader, George Speight’s supporters tried to remove the then Army Com
The Health Ministry is planning on initiating Pfizer Vaccine deployment for children aged 12 to 15 years from the 15th of November. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says COVID-19 poses a lower risk to c
Fiji citizens who were vaccinated for COVID-19 overseas will be able to have their vaccination details recorded on the Fijian Vaccination Registry System however the timeline on when this will be done will be confirmed
26 people were charged for serious sexual offences last month which includes 4 juveniles and 3 Police officers. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, a17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old boy
The sentencing hearing for the indecent assault case of a former senior executive of a publicly listed company will be held on Wednesday. He was found guilty of committing the offence in his office in May 2019.
More than 22,000 Year 12 and 13 students are expected to return to school today after six and a half months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister for Education Premila Kumar has urged students to let th
As Years 12 and 13 students return to school from tomorrow, Minister for Education Premila Kumar has urged students to let the Ministry know if they are experiencing any difficulties so that counselors, teachers or head
Education Minister Premila Kumar says although vaccination for students is not mandatory, they are urging students who are not vaccinated to please get vaccinated for their safety and for the safety of others. As
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says when COP26 starts tomorrow, the existence of Pacific nations will not be up for negotiation. Bainimarama says this is Fiji's first overseas delegation in nearly two years, an
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they have made the best of Fiji available to our visitors, the best of our beaches, our reefs, our forests, and waterfalls, it will all be open. He made these comments while
The Legal Aid Commission says the 17-year-old boy who was produced in the Suva High Court on a charge of aggravated robbery on Wednesday had been in remand from the 13th to the 27th of October because he had allegedly r
Minister for Environment, Dr Mahendra Reddy says if the Leader of People’s Alliance Party, Sitiveni Rabuka was that concerned about the environment, he could have at least protected his own village, Drekeniwai before
