Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
With a new school year starting today, a Year 6 student is thanking the Prime Minister for his back to school message saying she has been motivated to do well in school this year. 10-year-old Ameera Azraa Abdul who
‘We believe in you, we want you to do well’ That is the message from Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to students who will be returning to school from tomorrow. Bainimarama says that he always bel
Minister for Health Dr.Ifereimi Waqainabete says since his appointment as the Minister, he has visited communities and settlements to discuss health issues with them and identify ways to make positive behavioral changes
The seven prisoners who had escaped from the Naboro Maximum Security Complex were produced in Court today. One of the escapees Peniasi Qalibau is to be transferred to the Remand Centre while the rest are to remain
The Asian Development Bank expects to invest approximately $280 million in Fiji in 2019‑2020. This was revealed today after the ADB President Takehiko Nakao and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama met to discu
The Streets of Suva need to be freed up for commercial activity. This was highlighted by the newly appointed CEO of the Land Transport Authority Samuel Simpson when asked about priority areas he will be focusing on
The Land Transport Authority has appointed Samuel Simpson as its new Chief Executive Officer. While making the announcement, LTA Board Chairman Vijay Maharaj says Simpson joined LTA earlier this month and brings ex
There was an exchange of words between the Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights, Alvick Maharaj and the National Federation Party delegation in a Parliamentary committee session. The exc
Five people were taken into Police custody for questioning on Tuesday and are likely to be charged for allegedly trying to smuggle contraband items into the Remand Center in Korovou. The Fiji Corrections Service sa
The Education Ministry stresses that parents, guardians and students do not need to purchase any textbooks for the 2019 academic year. Some parents have raised concerns with Fijivillage about textbooks being listed
The Education Ministry has identified immediate skills shortage in some priority areas for its secondary school teachers. These priority areas were identified during the Education Ministry’s teachers recruitm
The Education Ministry has sent out a directive for all teachers to be in their respective schools from today till Friday to prepare for the start of the new school year from next Monday. An official communication
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says they are determined to ensure that no child will sit in a tent and study this year. Akbar says she has visited schools in Tavua, Rakiraki and Ba and assurance has been given b
Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar says reforms will need to be undertaken before any Municipal Council elections are held. In a statement addressing concerns about when local government elections wou
The National Disaster Management Office is now focusing on relief and recovery operations. NDMO Director Anare Leweniqila says the Divisional Commissioners and the Ministry of Health are currently working toge
40 evacuation centres were activated during Tropical Cyclone Mona with 2,100 evacuees. National Disaster Management Office Director Anare Leweniqila, highlighted this while briefing the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainim
Initial assessments on the damage caused by Category 1 Tropical Cyclone Mona are expected to start later today in the Northern Division as 1,767 people are still staying in the 27 evacuation centres there. Outpatie
A gale force warning remains in force for Vanua Vatu, Oneata, Moce, Komo, Kabara, Namuka-I-Lau, Fulaga and Ogea while a strong wind warning remains in force for the rest of Fiji. A heavy rain warning remains in for
Category one Tropical Cyclone Mona continues to track towards Fiji moving East-Southeast at about 18km/hr. Nadi Weather Office Senior Forecaster Amit Singh says based on projections, the centre of Tropical Cyclone
More rain and gale force winds are expected as Category one Tropical Cyclone Mona moves closer to Fiji. Cyclone Mona continues to track towards Fiji moving East-Southeast at about 16km/hr. Nadi Weather Of
