Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Some students of Basden College in Newtown, Nasinu are coming to school without food as most of the families are living on or below the poverty line and the Principal says they are open to receive donations to feed them
The ruling after the Application Hearing by the State to move the abuse of office case of former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem to the High Court, will be deliver
Defence lawyer Devanesh Sharma has objected for his clients Voreqe Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho’s abuse of office case to be transferred to the High Court while Prosecutor Pooja Mishra says she will be filing for t
Students are raising concerns about the no repeat policy in schools where they have highlighted that this policy is becoming a major concern and challenge for them. While speaking at the public consultation on the
The biggest damage to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces was the personalisation of loyalty – when loyalty was personalised to the person rather than the institution. Those are the words of Immigration Minister
Students are being impacted by lack of counselors in schools as the National Substance Abuse Advisory Council’s former Acting Chair, Misaele Driubalavu has highlighted that the number of counselors were cut down from 2
Sereima Dokanivalu of Saint Joseph's Secondary School says the 1966 Education Act has restricted or limited opportunities for students to express their opinions and views. While speaking during the consultation at
People should continue to remain vigilant and take protective measures against dengue fever following more than 7,000 cases reported by the Health Ministry in the last two months, while four people have passed away fro
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is investigating a formal complaint regarding hazardous substances being released into the Sabeto River affecting marine species, and residents within proximity to the Sabe
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Manager Border charged for his alleged involvement in the unlawful importation of more than 4 kilograms of methamphetamine seized at the Nadi International Airport has been remanded in c
Following the continuous issues faced by people on the ground who deal with the e-transport system every day, a group of concerned citizens are calling for the immediate reinstatement of cash payment options on all bus
There are at least 53 tourism investment projects we are looking at, with a proposed investment value of $3.1 billion at different stages. This has been confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism V
A senior official at the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has been charged for his alleged involvement in the unlawful importation of more than 4 kilograms of methamphetamine seized at the Nadi International Airport.
66 percent of women did not speak to their employers about adjustments made to support them during menopause. This has been highlighted by the Ministry of Health’s Gynaecologist with a special interest in Gender-
Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua and Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu have agreed to conduct an urgent review into the Counter Narcotics Bureau based at the Ministry after two officers from the Bureau were ch
23 cases of HIV in children have been recorded by the Ministry of Health from January to September 2024. While speaking at the Fiji Medical Association Central Mini-Conference at the Holiday Inn in Suva, Dr. Miriam
Is the 1997 Constitution still valid and applicable. That is one of the five questions asked by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka in the Reference filed in the constitutional case which is currently before the Suprem
Lau Provincial Council Chairman Ratu Meli Saubulinayau supports the representation of women in Parliament, saying that he feels that women should have one-third of the number of seats in Parliament. While making hi
There are discussions underway with Vodafone to include MyCash on the eTransport platform, and if people have a Visa debit card or a normal access card with Visa on it, they will be able to tap on the machine and pay.
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that he has indicated to President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu that it might be premature to publicise the full Commission of Inquiry Report into the appointment of FICAC Commission
