Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Fiji Law Society has written to the Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and all parliamentarians to express their deep concern at the Government’s stated intention to use the expedited parliamentary procedure to
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says what makes the current crisis painful is it’s uncertain nature, and he has told parliament that considering the damage done and the uncertainty ahead, Fiji’s Gross Dome
About 258,053 Fijians were living in poverty pre-COVID. This is according to the estimates in the 2019-2020 Household Income and Expenditure Survey which was conducted from February 2019 to February 2020. The
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service says that FRCS Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, Mahmood Khan, has not been appointed as Advisor to the Acting CEO on a $120,000 contract however they say Khan will
Concerns are now being raised on some fake facebook pages being created. The University of the South Pacific Students Association has raised concerns regarding a fake fb page, University of the South Pacific Alumni
More layoffs are expected at the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service as all workers of FRCS have been offered the option of voluntary redundancy again. This is the second time FRCS is offering voluntary redundancies.
The Opposition MPs walked out of parliament earlier today after an urgent question by NFP Leader, Professor Biman Prasad and a motion for adjournment by Opposition Leader Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu was denied by Speaker of
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong has admitted that the condition of the Savusavu Hospital is not up to par and they would welcome anyone who is willing to help with the maintenance work. This is after a
If you are travelling between the Suva to Nausori corridor, you can expect at least 90 minutes peak hour delay due to road rehabilitation works. Acting FRA CEO Kamal Prasad says they are unable to complete work on
All schools in the Northern Division will remain closed until further notice while all schools in the Central, Western and Eastern Divisions will resume classes from Monday 8 February 2021. Education Minister Rosy
We should break the silence and talk about sex and respectful relationships so that our children and youths do not have to find out about these by surfing the internet. Minister for Women and Children, Mereseini Vu
The University of the South Pacific Council has appointed a subcommittee to look at issues surrounding USP Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia’s contract and the council will meet again on the 16th
The head of the University of the South Pacific, Professor Pal Ahluwalia has vowed to continue in his role as Vice-Chancellor and President of USP from Nauru, however, he will head to Nauru after they serve their 14 day
The USP Special Council meeting is currently underway at the Laucala Campus and Fiji is represented by Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Education Minister Rosy Akbar, Permanent Secretary for Education Anjeela Jokh
In an effort to ensure the safety and welfare of all students, the Ministry of Education, Police, the Fiji Bus Operators Association and LTA have met to address various issues that continue to affect students and parent
A mother of four who is suffering from a rare kidney disease has been receiving assistance from people including the Assistant Minister for Health, Alex O’Connor. Hanfakaga Motofaga’s recent diagnosis revealed
The government has stated that the Fijian Immigration Department has ordered two foreign nationals, Pal Aluwahlia and his partner, Sandra Jane Price, to leave Fiji with immediate effect following continuous breaches by
Buy a generator if you want power supply in your area soon after a cyclone. That is the message from the CEO of the Energy Fiji Limited, Hasmukh Patel to those people who are raising questions on why some residential
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong stresses that every traveller coming into Fiji is quarantined following comments put up on facebook by a former executive and politician. Tomasi Vakatora has poste
A 21-year-old Police officer has been charged for allegedly turning up for work under the influence of marijuana. The officer from the Police Headquarters has been charged with the unlawful use of marijuana prior t
