Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church who sought to modernise the pastoral and public priorities of the Vatican, has died at the age of 88. The Age reports that the Vatican announced the death of
The Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has ruled out any political affiliations that are leading to some of the recent sacrileges around the country. This is following a few sacrilege cases earlier this year, t
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling on the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations Agni Deo Singh to utilise the tripartite structure of the Wages Councils articulated in the law.
The investigation into the arms and ammunition matter has been completed and the case file will now be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal review. Police Commissioner, Rusiate T
Opposition MP Ketan Lal has firmly opposed the recent calls for reserved parliamentary seats for minority groups, including the proposal raised during the Electoral Law Reform Commission consultation in Rotuma. He
Each year over 200 children under the age of 5 succumb to pneumonia and neonatal illnesses while least 60 children lose their lives to Rheumatic Heart Disease in Fiji. This has been highlighted by Cure Kids Country
A frustrated Waratahs outfit snubbed the post-match function hosted by the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua last night after their 28-14 loss in the sweltering heat of Churchill Park in Lautoka. The function is a long-st
Couple of changes have been made to the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s match day 23 squad that will take on the Waratahs today with Iosefo Masi being rested due to personal reasons. This has seen Inia Tabuavou bein
Recent allegations concerning the Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro regarding interference in disciplinary matters, unlawful termination of staff, and abuse of power within the Ministry’s human resource functions
Police will be visiting the Asian vessel that was attacked by five Fijians in masks on Thursday night. Police say a report has been lodged with them yesterday afternoon. In a video shared widely on social medi
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says they have 81 vehicles yet to be given to them according to their lease arrangement, however, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says whatever w
We remember the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, and we should also remember his suffering, trial and death. Leader of the Catholic Church in Fiji Archbishop Peter Loy Chong, highlighted this in his Easter
In the face of recent challenges, including the devastating floods that have affected many of our communities, the message of Easter takes on a renewed significance. It calls upon us to extend a helping hand to those in
In a bid to make Suva City safer, the City Council is planning to open a kiosk in the market to help homeless people become self-reliant. While responding to questions about unsafe nightlife in the city, Acting Chi
57-year-old former school teacher, Kishore Kumar will avoid spending time behind bars again as his 1 year 10 months sentence has been suspended for five years in the Lenora Qereqeretabua case. He was sentenced by M
It is a proud day as 145 women will graduate from the Fiji National University under the College of Engineering and Technical Vocational Education and Training, the National Training and Productivity Centre, and the Pac
This is a time for us to reflect on where we are and it should be a moment of realization that we are sinners, and need to return to God. President of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Dr Semisi Tur
Police have recorded a 93 percent increase in registered drug cases around the country during their Operation Sasamaki which was launched in March this year. This was revealed by Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu
Two Police officers in Savusavu are now under investigation for the alleged attempted rape of a 17-year-old girl over the weekend. Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has confirmed that a team from the Crimes D
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reminded civil servants of the sacrifice they are expected to make and is urging them to recommit themselves to their calling of being servants of the State and all the people of Fiji.
