Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The performance of the Vodafone Fiji 7s team forwards is expected to be boosted with the return of Isake Katonibau and Jasa Veremalua for the Hong Kong and Singapore 7s tournaments. Known as the mecca of 7s, the Ho
Police have now confirmed that the father in Labasa allegedly threw his four children in the Labasa River last night before jumping into the river. Spokesperson Jokatama Qio says the search for the father, his daug
A man allegedly threw his three children into the Labasa river yesterday. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the eldest child who is a 10-year-old managed to swim to safety however the other two and their father
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team to the Hong Kong 7s will be announced by coach Gareth Baber today. The Hong Kong tournament is always termed as the mecca of 7s and the tournament has a special place in the heart of every
Two youths will appear in the Navua Magistrates Court later today for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the alleged incident occurred in a vacant house in Serua. The i
An investigation by the Police Cyber Crime unit is now underway into the posting and sharing of explicit photos of young girls and women on social networking sites. Police Chief of Intelligence and Investigations A
The government is working towards acquiring ear and nose specialists for every divisional health facility in the country. This was highlighted by Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed‑Khaiyum duri
‘No matter who you are or how old you are, you can also make a difference and be a warrior for change. This was highlighted by the Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development Inia Seruiratu
The Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed‑Khaiyum has assured people that the government will be looking into the construction of a new road for Nasava village in Naitasiri. The construction of a new road was proposed by
The National Fire Authority and police are trying to determine the cause of fire at a house at Boca Settlement in Bulileka in Labasa in which three sisters died last night. Three children aged 6,9 and 13‑years‑
Three children aged 6,9 and 13-years-old died after they were trapped in a house fire last night in Labasa. Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the incident occurred at Boca Settlement, Bulileka. All thr
A 21-year-old chef John Oliver Navitalai King and 19-year-old mechanic Hendry Pickering of Navutu Lautoka who are charged for allegedly stabbing and robbing a taxi driver at Reservoir road in Lautoka on Wednesday have b
The dog owner and driver charged for their alleged involvement in a road accident which led to the death of a 12-year-old boy have been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court. 33-year-old Shamal Chand is charge
A 33-year-old man has been charged for reckless or negligent acts under the Crimes Decree for allegedly failing to confine his dog which contributed to the death of a 12-year-old boy last Sunday in Navua. The accus
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad was asked to withdraw his comments in parliament after he said that he believes that some government members are seeing a lot of witchdoctors. Prasad mad
All Land Transport Authority offices around the country have been instructed to conduct a meeting this morning in order for all staff to get well versed with the changes made to the LTA Act. This is in relation to
The government’s next step to divest shares in Fiji Electricity Authority and to have an independent regulator was taken today as the Electricity Bill was passed in parliament. The Electricity Bill is a resul
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum stresses that the audited accounts of Fiji Airways which is signed off by Price Waterhouse Coopers is available at the Companies Office to any member of the
56-year-old Timoci Lolohea who is charged with one count of murder and one count of criminal trespass, appeared in the Nasinu Magistrates Court in the last hour. Lolohea who used to run a security recruitment agenc
Drivers will now be given 90 days to pay their Traffic Infringement fines instead of the current 21 day period. This has been made possible after the passing of the Land Transport Amendment Bill 2017 in parliament
