Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Director of the Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit Razim Buksh says drug trafficking, cultivation and related offences continue to be the biggest contributor to money laundering risk in Fiji and this is based on an as
Canadian national, Joshua Aziz Rahman who was found in possession of 39.5kg of cocaine worth $31 million in Caubati in February 2019 has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Police found 39 bars of cocaine at the hous
Former Prime Minister and Leader of People’s Alliance, Sitiveni Rabuka says the Rabuka of 11th October 2021 is not the Rabuka of 1987. While launching his party in Nawaka, Nadi today, Rabuka says he is aware that
People’s Alliance Party Leader Sitiveni Rabuka says the official launch of his party today marks as what he sees as a first step towards reshaping the destiny of Fiji and rescuing it from the clutches of those who hav
Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili will deliver his ruling on the bail application of the 45 men who were allegedly involved in the Nabua brawl at 2pm today. Legal Aid lawyer, Lice Manulevu who is representing 40 of t
80.3% of Fiji's adult target population are now fully vaccinated. The vaccination coverage rate for adults who have received at least one dose is 96.2%. This means that a total of 594,872 adults in Fiji have r
Fiji will reopen its border to travel partner countries from 11th November. The list of travel partners includes Australia, New Zealand, United States of America, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Qata
80.3% of adults in Fiji's target population have been full vaccinated. There is another Vaccine Lottery Christmas Draw planned for December. Details will be announced later. From today 10th October 2021 - the
Ten lucky people will win $5,100 each today as the government will draw the winners of the ‘Let’s Win Together Sweepstakes’. The lottery was open to all fully vaccinated Fijians living in Fiji and closed on t
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says it is nonsense for National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad to say the virement of over $61 million from one Head to another in the 2020-2021 Budget proves th
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated our economic problems but it is well acknowledged that the economy was in dire trouble before the pandemic hit us however Minister fo
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they expect government revenue to increase when our international borders open up again which means that the government will be borrowing less. The International Moneta
The Head of an International Monetary Fund team that ended a two weeks’ virtual mission to Fiji today says they are concerned with Fiji’s high level of debt and says it signals that there is much less fiscal maneuve
The Fijian Elections Office is now expanding it’s services to ensure people get voter services in the most convenient way, and the Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem has today announced that business houses can
The President of the Methodist Church of Fiji, Reverend Ili Vunisuwai confirms singing and dancing will not be allowed when church services start this Sunday in various churches around the country. Reverend Vunisuw
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says if other parties do not want to join them, it does not matter and they will proceed with their own agenda and hopefully will be successful in unseating the FijiFirst Gove
Parliament will sit at 10am on Friday, 22nd October 2021, to appoint the new President of the Republic of Fiji. Pursuant to section 85 of the Fijian Constitution, the President holds office for 3 years, and is elig
There is heavy police presence at Fiji Police Academy in Nasova as the 59 people who were allegedly involved in the Nabua brawl on Monday will be appearing in the Magistrates Court set up in the Academy Gym. Police
59 people will be appearing in the Magistrates Court today for their alleged involvement in the Nabua brawl on Monday. The 45 adults and 14 juveniles have been jointly charged with Unlawful Procession, Malicious Ac
The Health Ministry confirms that they have reviewed their houses of worship protocols and will be providing an update after a meeting with religious leaders today. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong
