Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
A man from Naila Village, Bau in Tailevu has passed away following a road accident along the Nadali Bypass Road in Nausori yesterday afternoon. Police say the man in his 20s allegedly lost control of his car which
38 arrests were made last night for breach of curfew regulations. There were no arrests in the Central Division. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the Southern Division which includes Samabula, Tamavua,
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services confirms that new stock of three antibiotics which are used to treat infections and diseases and that were short in supply have arrived into the country. The antibiotics
People can play single non-contact sports like golf, tennis and volleyball. However, Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho stresses that the clubs are to remain closed. He says those intending to get together fo
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has announced that the health directives will remain for now as Fiji does not want to risk a second wave of COVID-19. Fiji currently has 3 active COVID-19 cases and 15 cases have
The Fiji Rugby Union says all their plans are ready based on their Return to Play Protocol and any competition that will be allowed to kick off based on any relaxation in health restrictions, will start after 4 weeks of
SODELPA Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka says the party’s Working Committee has discussed and voted by majority, on a resolution to be tabled to the Management Board next Saturday on the position of the party’s General Secre
High Court Judge, Justice Salesi Temo has today quashed and set aside fines imposed by the Magistrates Courts in Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Vunidawa and Savusavu in 49 cases which dealt with people breaching the curfew hou
As we celebrate the 141st anniversary of the Girmitiyas arrival to Fiji today, the Fiji Girmit Council is calling on Fijians to learn from the hard work, pains and sufferings of the indentured labourers, and persevere t
SODELPA Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka is urging the SODELPA family to remain steadfast and calm, while they face some challenges within the party, like all families, however he says they can solve their issues with dialogue a
Former People’s Democratic Party President and Vice President of SODELPA, Vijay Singh is the new Acting President of SODELPA. SODELPA’s Working Committee met today and decided to appoint Singh as the party’s
The new Laqere Market in Nasinu has been opened by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to cater for more than 92,043 people of Nasinu. The Prime Minister says the market is funded by the government at a cost of $7.2 mi
The damages sustained during TC Harold to different sectors stands at around $100 million. Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu has confirmed this in a press conference this morning. He says homes,
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho has confirmed that the Criminal Investigations Department is heading an investigation with regards to an alleged complaint against Police officers lodged at the Vatukoula Police Stati
Grog exports have continued to increase from 2015 to last year however there are also indications that grog farmers are now getting $50 to $60 for a kg of grog compared to more than $120 a kg after Tropical Cyclone Wins
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says they are of the view that there was excessive use of force during the arrest of the 32-year-old man from Naqia by Police officers resulting in cruel, inhumane, de
About 47,012 people have been assisted in the first phase of assistance after Tropical Cyclone Harold. This has been confirmed by the National Disaster Management Office who says that the assistance includes relief
A woman has passed away after she was involved in a motor vehicle accident yesterday. The alleged incident occurred at the Caubati Road Junction. Police say it is alleged the vehicle she was travelling in coll
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says this Mother’s Day, he is especially grateful to every mother who has been an ally in the campaign to help keep Fijians healthy, safe, and secure. He has thanked mothers spen
Police have increased their visibility in highways around the country as there is an increased movement of people today celebrating Mother’s Day with their loved ones. Booze buses will also be out conducting rand
