Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The High Court has today ruled that the Supervisor of Elections and Registrar of Political Parties Mohammed Saneem was correct in suspending the National Federation Party last year. While delivering his ruling on t
Police are requesting people not to swim or use the waters near Lami Bridge, close to R.B Patel Harbour Point. This is after a container truck that was carrying harmful chemicals overturned in the area. Police
34-year-old Binesh Prasad who deliberately set fire to a house in Navosai, Nasinu in 2015, killing five people, has been handed a mandatory life sentence by High Court Judge Justice Salesi Temo. Prasad has to serve
Man charged with Holland Street rape to appear in court today A 19-year-old unemployed man of Vatuwaqa who is charged with allegedly raping a 23-year-old tertiary student 7 times will appear in the Suva Magistrates
A heavy rain warning is in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu, Yasawa group, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti group. The Nadi Weather Office says a heavy rain alert remains in
A 28-year-old teacher from Queen Victoria School has now been charged with assaulting students at the boarding school. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro confirms that the teacher has been charged in relation to the s
Five students have been charged in relation to the alleged assault of a Year 13 student at Queen Victoria School. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro confirms that the 5 QVS students have been charged with assault and
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority is clamping down on currency smuggling. FRCA CEO Visvanath Das says a number of people have been fined and incarcerated for currency smuggling in the past few months. Das
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is calling on every Fijian to reflect on the tragedy and pain caused by the loss of lives and widespread devastation by Tropical Cyclone Winston. Bainimarama has called for a weeke
Most of the farmers from the sugar belt areas left because of the non-renewal of land leases which affects sugar production. This was highlighted by the Minister for Agriculture Inia Seruiratu in Parliament.
Every nation should play its part to combat the rising sea levels, extreme weather events and changing weather patterns associated with climate change. This was Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama’s message aim
A flood alert remains in force for the low lying areas and small streams adjacent to Rakiraki town and downstream of Rakiraki Station. The water level at the Rakiraki station was 2.56m at 11am this morning, which i
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama called on the opposition parties to share some love and work together rather than calling for a bi-partisan select committee. National Federation Party MP Prem Singh’s motion
The Methodist Church of Fiji has terminated the appointment of the Methodist minister who was associated in the Rosi kei Viti incident. The church standing committee has also withdrawn his recognition as Minister W
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the 2016 Amnesty International Report on Fiji is legally biased, factually flawed and lacks intellectual integrity. Sayed-Khaiyum made this clear in parliament today after
The trial of a 34-year-old man who allegedly raped his 10-year-old sister-in-law, will be held from the 3rd to the 7th of July. The alleged incident occurred in Samabula in September last year. High Court Judg
The government is targeting to have the longest period of sustained economic growth since Fiji’s independence in 1970 if it achieves 3.6% economic growth this year. Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiy
SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula’s motion to refer a petition to stop the Village By-Law consultations and to take it to a Parliamentary Standing Committee, has been defeated in parliament. Nawaikula said that nearl
Education Minister Dr. Mahendra Reddy says that all schools will remain open today. However he says that parents should decide what will be best for their children based on where they live and the location of their
Serious concerns are being raised on why the dispute between the Methodist Church of Fiji congregation of Tavualailai and the Vakabula Vanua Church is yet to be resolved. There are also worrying signs that some of
