Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The CEO of the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission, Joel Abraham says any increase in fuel prices will be felt in two months as Saudi Arabia's oil production has been severely disrupted by drone attacks.
“We have always taken cyclone warnings lightly, and this led to 101 houses in our village getting destroyed during Tropical Cyclone Winston.” This was stated by a villager of Draunivi Village in Ra
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says there are few sights more inspiring than a community whose love of country has not been deemed by the years nor the distance that separates them from their homeland.
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed‑Khaiyum says the Fijian economy is doing well and has the capability to buffer itself from the downward trend of the world economy. While officiat
Real estate agents are obliged to inform the potential buyers of any stigma associated with the property the company is selling on behalf of the property owner, as concerns have been raised by people that full informati
21-year-old Suliasi Fuata who had earlier pleaded guilty to punching and stabbing his 19-year-old partner to death in Colo-i-Suva in June this year has decided to change his plea. High Court Judge Justice Thushara
Students of Swami Vivekananda College in Nadi have been told to be aware of the misinformation on Facebook by Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Speaking at the launch of the mVuli online portal, Sayed-Kha
Acting Secretary General of Parliament, Viniana Namosimalua says former parliament staff, Iliesa Raiduduva admitted in their discussions last Friday that he released a copy of the video of the Prime Minister and NFP Pre
The family of the three women who lost their lives within three months this year due to domestic violence has called for harsher penalties to be given to those men who are guilty of beating up women. 24 year old Se
A future with her sons is what is pushing Hagar Holmes to overcome her battle with bipolar as she has been in and out of Saint Giles Hospital eight times and has attempted to take her own life in 2010, however she has m
Health Minister Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that they have not changed the policy in relation to the picking and dropping of health staff, especially nurses during odd hours. However, Waqainabete says since t
The Head of the Catholic Church Of Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong has condemned men that use biblical texts to make women think and feel that they should be subservient to men and force women to accept domestic
Domestic violence continues to remain a serious concern in our nation as 32 women lost their lives due to partner assaults over the last 5 and half years while 8 women have died due to domestic violence this year.
Calls are again being made to everyone to reach out to those who can help them if they are facing problems after 72 cases of suicide have been recorded this year. There have also been 61 cases of attempted suicide.
A call for justice to be served is being made by the family of 19 year old Maraia Boletawa whose body was found along the Sigatoka River last Friday. News of Maraia’s death was heartbreaking for the family wh
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says it is not appropriate to curse anyone. He made these comments as NFP MP, Lenora Qereqeretabua wrote on facebook and attacked FijiFirst MPs by using the
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the signing of the 2013 Fijian Constitution was a culmination of hopes and dreams Fijians had held for generations. While giving his message for Constitution Day, Bainimarama
The body of a 19-year-old woman was found by the Sigatoka River yesterday. Police say she was last seen and heard arguing with her partner at their home at the Nabitu Settlement earlier in the morning before she ra
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government will meet with the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Board to implement reforms after the Business Reform Committee provides the recommendations based on it&r
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Privileges Committee, Veena Bhatnagar says they need another day for deliberations and preparation of the report on the recent matter of privilege. Bhatnagar says they wil
