Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO, Fantasha Lockington says the tourism industry and its stakeholders are working hard to ensure that they are ready by early December to welcome tourists again. Lockington says
Deputy Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has tendered his resignation to the Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho. The outgoing Deputy Commissioner Tudravu acted as Commissioner of Police ov
The Registrar of Political Parties has received the application for registration by the proposed ‘People’s Alliance’. Former Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka is the proposed leader of the proposed ‘People’
A mother of four of Drauniivi village in Ra says now more than ever she finds it hard to do something to support her husband in providing for their family as they have limited things that they can do. Kalisi Sose
528,926 eligible Fijians have received the first dose of the COVID vaccine and 201,918 people are now fully vaccinated. This means 90.2% of the eligible population have received the first dose while 34.4 percent ar
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says three of the 13 people who have died from COVID-19 had received the second dose of the vaccine before they died however two of these individuals were infected with
SODELPA MP, Mosese Bulitavu who is awaiting the Speaker’s decision after the party’s request for Bulitavu’s seat to be vacated from Parliament, says SODELPA has internal divisions and the FijiFirst has the upper h
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong stresses that severe COVID-19 is a medical emergency, and a delay in receiving appropriate medical treatment reduces your chance of recovering from the disease. Peo
523,505 eligible Fijians have received the first dose of the COVID vaccine and 196,457 people are now fully vaccinated. This means 89.2 percent of the eligible population have received the first dose while 33.5 per
Police have stressed that they are committed to continue COVID-19 health enforcement across Fiji and they hope that all Fijians will continue to comply and not let their guards down as the drop in positive cases accordi
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed 10 new COVID-19 deaths from 30th July to 10th August. All deaths are reported from the Central Division. The first COVID-19 death is an 82 year
Tougher enforcement of COVID safe measures at the borders has been reiterated by the Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho after a TikTok video emerged of two sisters celebrating their birthday with a
Two men are currently being questioned for their alleged involvement in the $240,000 robbery at a shopping complex in Nakasi yesterday morning. Police are also calling on anyone who may have witnessed or seen anyon
Famous Captain of the Uto Ni Yalo, voyager, environmentalist and diver who was fondly known to many as 'Skipper' Johnathan Smith passed away in a road accident yesterday morning. Condolences continue to pour in fro
12 of the 18 new COVID-19 deaths from 4th to 9th August are from the Western Division and 6 deaths have been reported from the Central Division. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the first COV
The Fiji Medicinal Products Board is thoroughly screening and assessing all applications for the importation of COVID-19 test kits to ensure that Fiji only accepts those that meet the WHO standards and meet the ministr
The four all-terrain ambulances donated by St John New Zealand to St. John Association of Fiji have arrived in the country. These additional emergency vehicles will assist St John Fiji first responders to attend qu
A man in his late 40s has passed away after he allegedly lost control of the vehicle he was driving, causing it to veer off the road at the junction of M.N Naidu Rd and Drasa Avenue, Lautoka at around 5am today. Po
512, 282 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine and 178,606 have received their second doses. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says this means that 87.3% of the target p
There has been a 13% reduction in the overall crime rate for the first 7-months of this year but cases of people failing to comply with orders about COVID-19 safe measures continue to be an issue. Police say partne
