Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Strange reports have surfaced where men have dragged their wives to zero tolerance to violence signboards and have beaten them underneath the boards. This revelation was made in Parliament today by Minister for Wom
Thousands of people coming into Suva or going out along Queens Highway through the Tamavua-i-Wai bridge will continue to face huge traffic jams for the whole of this month. Fiji Roads Authority Acting Chief Executi
The opposition petition to have tuition fee free education at the three universities and 14 technical colleges in the country has been defeated in parliament. While tabling the petition, SODELPA MP, Viliame Gavoka
The Fiji Roads Authority has given no indication on whether the second lane of the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge will be opened today as earlier planned. Fijivillage has tried to get confirmation on this however we have bee
Close to 82 percent of the secondary schools are having afternoon classes to improve the performance of students. Minister for Education, Dr Mahendra Reddy revealed this in Parliament today. Doctor Reddy said
There is no need to have more public service vehicles or private cars to operate as hire vehicles after nightclubs close early in the morning in Suva and Nadi. Local Government and Transport Minister, Parveen Bala
Parliament will debate on the FICAC Amendment Bill on Wednesday, which is proposing additional powers to FICAC officers and how to deal with confidential information. While tabling the bill today, Attorney General&
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said any complaints of people abusing the Help for Homes Initiative after Cyclone Winston will be fully investigated by the Police. Sayed-Khaiyum today confirmed in parliament
Police are currently investigating the murder of a 48-year-old Jittu Estate resident, Lamuel Dass who was found dead with visible injuries on his body on Saturday afternoon. His wife, Praveen Lata and their three c
A load restriction has now been imposed by the Fiji Roads Authority on the Tamavua-i-Wai bridge. FRA Acting Chief Executive Rory Garland says following an advice from engineers they have decided to impose an
The Minister for Finance and Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has talked about the need for more investment in human capital at the National Budget consultations in the Western Division. Speaking at Natabua Hig
Minister for National Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu has today confirmed that they have verified information from video footage posted on social media and carried out an investigation on whether some personnel are t
The Fiji Roads Authority expects to complete the repair to Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge by next Wednesday. FRA Acting Chief Executive Officer Rory Garland says FRA engineers have been working to finalise the designs f
The Fiji Roads Authority confirms that a design/repair solution for the Tamavua‑I‑Wai Bridge is underway following detailed investigation work carried out on the bridge by FRA engineers. FRA’s Acting C
Serious concerns are now being raised on how the authorities are ensuring that overloaded trucks are not going on the Tamavua-i-Wai bridge. Fijivillage has video footage and photos of large container trucks and oth
There is now restricted movement on the Tamavua‑I‑Wai Bridge along Queens Road. The Fiji Roads Authority said this restriction to one lane of traffic over Tamavua‑I‑Wai Bridge is urgent and necessary while
There is no justification, no excuse, for any man to inflict violence on a woman or abuse her in any way. Those who do so are cowards and criminals. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has made this clear at the
The domestic economy is expected to expand by 2.4% this year however at a slower pace than the 3.5% forecast a year earlier. The good news is that the Fijian economy is expected to grow by 3.6% in 2017, higher than
There will be no major celebrations after the Vodafone Fiji 7s teams back to back HSBC World 7s series title win. The coach and management of the team with the support of the FRU Board and Management have requested
Thirty-six cases of people allegedly making false declarations while trying to get the government’s assistance through the Tropical Cyclone Winston Help For Homes Initiative, have now been reported to the Police.
