Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Major preparations are taking place around the country for Diwali celebrations tomorrow. Shops are full today in Suva where people have been seen buying lights, firecrackers, clothes and gifts. Fijivillage spo
The Fiji Sugar Corporation says that it must be noted that cane growers with significantly lower tonnage will have a direct correlation to lower proceeds, and in some cases, may receive no cash income in the final
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho is calling on members of the community to act and pass on information to Police regarding the cultivation and selling of marijuana and other hard drugs like methamphetamine and c
The Fijian Government has partnered with the Asian Development Bank and the Green Climate Fund to fund an Urban Water Supply and Wastewater Management Investment Program to benefit over 300,000 Fijians living in the Gre
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says that they are going hard on drugs as they are seriously concerned about how drugs like marijuana, methamphetamine and cocaine can affect our society and economy. Qiliho
Hollywood superstar Shailene Woodley has revealed that she is in a relationship with Fiji Airways Flying Fijians and North Harbor flyhalf Ben Volavola. Revealed in this week’s Woman’s Day magazine, 25 y
Police have confirmed that they have found the truck that was involved in a horrific hit and run accident that claimed the life of a 56-year-old man in Maqere, Tavua. Police say that with the help of witnesses, the
Lautoka substitute goalkeeper Senirusi Bokini was the hero for the side as he saved two penalties for the team as they beat Ba 5-4 on penalties in the final of the Courts IDC. Beniamino Matainaqara was the goalkeep
About 900 kidney patients are unable to access dialysis treatment in Fiji. The Director of the Kidney Research and Treatment Center, Doctor Amrish Krishnan says that at the moment 100 patients are on dialysis natio
Thousands of Fijians now residing in Australia came together yesterday to celebrate Fiji Day in Sydney. While speaking at the event, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said that moments of seeing the smiling f
Lami recorded the highest number of child abuse and neglect cases in Fiji last year. According to statistics received under the Child Welfare Decree, 34 child abuse and neglect cases were recorded in Lami last year
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has revealed that this year alone WOWS Kids Fiji has supported 63 children in Fiji, spending an average of $9,000 per child each month to provide transportation, treatment, and medical
The prices for LPG products, Motor Spirit and Kerosene will decrease while the Diesel and Premix will slightly increase for the 4th quarter 2017 review. Minister for Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Koya today announced th
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service is investigating some major supermarkets for tax evasion. For some of these supermarkets, the total amount involved in tax evasion is expected to reach millions of dollars.
About 200 Year 9 students of Lelean Memorial School have been advised to stay home today after five classrooms were destroyed in a fire late yesterday afternoon. The National Fire Authority received the call about
There is an urgent need to have tsunami warning sirens in Suva City, along Queen Elizabeth Drive and Walu Bay if we want thousands of people in these areas to be tsunami ready. This is evident as many people along
The Fiji Rugby Union has announced that it has negotiated and agreed to a new sponsorship agreement with Fiji Airways which will allow Fiji Airways to be the major naming and branding rights for the seniors teams of
The cyclone season outlook for 2017 to 2018 indicates a possibility of at least four to six tropical cyclones to form in the Pacific region. Disaster Management Permanent Secretary, Meleti Bainimarama says that at
Ten soccer players have tested positive for marijuana in the first two major soccer tournaments for the year after the Fiji Football Association started random marijuana tests this year. During the Vodafone Fiji FA
A man who allegedly murdered a relative in Suva will be produced in court today. This has been confirmed by Chief of Intelligence and Investigations ACP Biu Matavou. Police say the man allegedly stabbed a rela
