Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework for Fiji for the next four years has been revealed which focuses on fostering private sector-led growth and inclusive economic opportunities and building resilience.
A man who was a passenger in a vehicle that veered off the road and hit an electricity post along Varavu in Ba this morning has passed away. Police confirm the man died at the scene. The vehicle split in half.
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights Chair, Nalini Singh is calling for stronger accountability and commitment to human rights in Fiji however the Director of Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission, Ashwin Raj say
If road contractors do not carry out works as expected and potholes open up just weeks or a few months after rehabilitation works, they have to either fix the road at their own cost or pay a hefty performance bond.
More relief supplies have arrived from Australia to refill warehouses that were exhausted following Cyclone Yasa and to ensure Fiji is ready to respond to any future humanitarian emergency. The Royal Australian Air
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government will get the WHO certified COVID-19 vaccine for the people of Fiji and ensure that the one that we get can be stored in our environment. While speaking
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says by putting the Climate Emergency at the core of their administration, US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have more than just a chance to bring America back int
6 children of Namuamua village in Namosi have been diagnosed with heart disease and further analysis is being carried out to determine what sort of treatment they require. The diagnosis was done after 54 children r
Year 12 external examination provisional results will be released tomorrow online and can be accessed on www.examresults.gov.fj. Students can use their examination code number and personal information to access the
246 people have been charged with a total of 531 counts of serious sexual offences from January 1st to December 31st 2020. The youngest accused person was an 11 year old boy who allegedly raped an 8 year old girl f
More than 1000 plants believed to be marijuana have been uprooted from an unknown farm in Nacomoto, Kadavu over the weekend. The raid conducted by the Police Drug Operations Team seized plants ranging from 0.15 cen
Overall student attendance for the first day of school was 95%. Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says despite the devastation caused by TC Yasa, they had almost full attendance in the Eastern and Northern Divisio
More than 8000 students will be able to resume learning as they head back to school this week after Cyclone Yasa caused widespread damage to schools in Vanua Levu. UNICEF has supported the Ministry of Education to
Eight police officers who were questioned for their alleged involvement in the incident which resulted in the death of Mesake Sinu in Nadi on October 12th last year, will remain at work until the Director of Public Pros
The Government Permanent Secretary facing allegations of unprofessional and unethical conduct has responded to the Public Service Commission. The allegations were brought forward by the Office of the Auditor Genera
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says storms are becoming stronger and their costs are high, but the government will not let it steal our children’s education or wreck their potential. While giving his back to s
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka has rubbished claims by long time party campaigner and member, Joni Rayawa who says SODELPA’s vision, values and principles may have been compromised by the current party leadership in i
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is encouraging parents not to stress too much about their children’s school uniforms as affected students can attend school in non-uniform attire. Bainimarama highlighted this du
195,883 students will start school from Tuesday while 13,099 teachers will return to school tomorrow. Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says 5,794 children will begin their formal learning journey as they have enro
Fiji has recorded two new border quarantine cases of COVID-19. The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr. James Fong says the first patient is a 49-year-old woman and the second patient is a 58-year-old woman and they
