Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The much anticipated fight between Savenaca Naliva and Joseph Kwadjo had a dramatic ending last night with the fight being stopped in the 6th round due to the ring being slippery and unsafe for the fight to continue.
Participants of a workshop focused on care givers and patients with diabetes have been told by President, Jioji Konrote that the government is spending a lot money in treating sick people. Konrote says the governme
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde has sanctioned charges against Freesoul Real Estate Development (Fiji) PTE Ltd under the Environment Management Act 2005. The charges relate to the failure to
Minister for Transport Jone Usamate says if it becomes necessary, he will talk to all the parties regarding reports that some bus companies are planning to go on a strike. Usamate says he is aware of meetings
The Ministry for Waterways and Environment is working closely with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to see that Freesoul Real Estate Development (Fiji) Ltd, is prosecuted on the offences and environment
The Department of Town and Country Planning has today made it clear that the Lot 2 land at the Suva Botanical Gardens that is being proposed to be given for the Indian Embassy will not affect the Gardens. Fijivilla
Four Gospel Primary School students will be taken in for questioning today after they allegedly beat up one of their classmates last week. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro confirms that they are investigating the se
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the culture of torture and violence has a powerful hold on the mentality of our people, and work needs to continue in Fiji and the whole of the Pacific to get rid of this cult
Should bus fares go up? That will be discussed in a meeting between the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission CEO and Chairman of the Independent Bus Fare Review Committee Joel Abraham and the Fiji Bus Op
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar has pledged to have an open, direct and mutually‑respectful dialogue with the religious leaders as appointments of heads of faith based schools are made going forward. This was d
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is investigating a complaint filed by the mothers of serving prisoners, Peniasi Qalibau and Mesulame Waqabaca who escaped from the Naboro Maximum Security Complex
A 6-year-old student of Marist Brothers Primary School in Suva has passed away after he was hit by a bus outside his school at Suva Street at about 7.45 this morning. It is alleged that the Year 1 student was cross
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar has two major meetings today with organizations that have been raising issues about the Ministry’s decisions. Akbar will meet with the teachers’ unions and later m
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team has lost 36-14 to New Zealand in the semi-final of the Sydney 7s. New Zealand was winning 19-7 at half time. Here we go! @AllBlacks7s v @fijirugby 📺
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team has qualified for the semi finals of the Sydney 7s after beating Australia 22‑17. 🎥 Reaction: @fijirugby ’s captain Kalione Nasoko on his sides win over
The Fiji Airway Men’s National 7s side will take on Australia in the first quarterfinal of the Sydney 7s at 1.16pm today. Fiji topped Pool A after winning all their pool games. Sea of blue. Tidal wave
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team overcame a strong England side to win 14-7 in their second pool match of the Sydney 7s and also claiming a spot in the Cup Quarterfinals tomorrow. Fiji had a slow start
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team has won their first match at the Sydney 7s after beating Japan 34-5. Fiji scored 5 tries in the match where Josua Vakurinabili scored two tries while Waisea Nacuqu, Ala
Support play is always inherent in the way Fijians play the game. These were the words of Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team coach Gareth Baber while speaking from Sydney. When asked on why in Hamilton
There were 5 sexual offences in January this year where the victims and the accused were related to one another. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says a 38-year-old man was charged with the rape of
