Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Minister for Defence and National Security Ratu Inoke Kubuabola has assured the nation that all steps are being taken to ensure that our borders are safe and measures are in place to prevent further smuggling of arms an
The government has tabled the Public Order Amendment Bill in parliament which proposes to remove the requirement for a permit when organizing or convening a meeting or procession in a public place. At the moment, u
Prime Minister and Chairman of the Constitutional Offices Commission Voreqe Bainimarama says he is disappointed with the Leader of Opposition Ro Teimumu Kepa who has not attended any Constitutional Offices Com
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has finished on fifth place at the Sydney 7s after defeating USA 35-12. Fiji earlier lost to New Zealand 24-21 in a thrilling quarterfinal but managed to win their last two games to finish
Kalione Nasoko scored two tries as the Vodafone Fiji 7s team bounced back from their quarterfinal loss to beat Argentina 38-21 in the fifth place semifinal. Argentina led Fiji 21-10 at halftime. Other tries in
The New Zealand 7s team pulled off a great escape to defeat the Vodafone Fiji 7s team 24-21 in their quarterfinal match this afternoon. With about 10 seconds left on the clock, Fiji was leading New Zealand 21
Fiji 7s coach Gareth Baber has taken full responsibility for the 28-15 loss against Wales yesterday but says the team is now fully focused on delivering a win against New Zealand this afternoon. Speaking to Fijivil
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has defeated France 31-7 in their last pool match to book another quarterfinal clash with New Zealand today. After losing to Wales, the national side showed a lot of improvements on their
The Wales 7s team broke a fourteen game losing streak as they pulled off the biggest upset of the Sydney 7s so far with a spectacular 28-15 win over crowd favourites the Vodafone Fiji 7s team this afternoon. This i
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team thrashed Samoa 40–0 in their opening pool match of the Sydney 7s. Speedster Joeli Lutumailagi was the star of the show as he continued to show his brilliance as a top finisher to sco
It is game day in Sydney. The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will be aiming to win the 4th leg of the World 7s series in Sydney. Coach Gareth Baber says they are prepared for their first game against traditional rivals
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has stated that Loghman Sawari was deported from Fiji to Papua New Guinea today after entering Fiji on a Papua New Guinean passport. Sayed-Khaiyum says Sawari is claiming to be
Director of Immigration Nemani Vuniwaqa has referred all questions regarding the deportation of Iranian, Loghman Sawari to Papua New Guinea to the Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office Yogesh Kar
21-year-old Iranian, Loghman Sawari who fled to Fiji from Papua New Guinea, is now at the Nadi International Airport Departures Area. As reported earlier this morning, Sawari was taken into immigration custody just
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti‑Discrimination Commission has strongly condemned statements by political parties who are calling for the immediate arrest of the Iranian man who fled to Fiji from Papua New Guinea.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has successfully obtained a restraining order for over $1.2 million worth of property. The restraining order was granted by the High Court in its civil jurisdiction
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti‑Discrimination Commission is urging families and guardians to show compassion and care towards their loved ones who are mentally‑ill and challenged. The Commission’s call co
The first month of this year saw a total of 34 reported serious sexual offence cases. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says 14 people were charged with a total of 34 separate incidents in January.
The lawyer for the Iranian man who fled to Fiji from Papua New Guinea says they are still working on trying to get a meeting with the Director of Immigration. Aman Ravindra-Singh says he is working on approaching t
A Fijian national who failed to obtain a visa to go to New Zealand on multiple occasions has been sentenced after fraudulently obtaining a passport using a false identity and entering New Zealand under the false identit
