Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Acting Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho stresses that he is overseeing the investigation regarding former Assistant Commissioner of Police Henry Brown. Qiliho has also confirmed to Fijivillage
Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has named a strong 12-member team to compete in the Wellington 7s this weekend. Ryan has named Pio Tuwai, Semi Kunatani, Isake Katonibau, Jasa Veremalua and Apisai Domolailai in the
Education Minister Doctor Mahendra Reddy stresses that a cleanup is need in the Education Ministry. This follows Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s announcement that the delivery of the free text books to
The Fiji Corrections Service has now purchased gas guns for its Emergency Control Unit based in Naboro. The Emergency Control Unit has more than 40 officers manning its operations. The gas guns were tested by
The Leader of Jezreel Lion of Judah Jone Cokanauto has been charged with another count of rape. It is alleged that the rape occurred in Nadera in 2005. The state filed and served disclosures before Justice Pri
Fiji Trades Union Congress General Secretary Felix Anthony stresses that FTUC should be the only union sitting on the Employment Relations Advisory Board with the government and the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federatio
With just a month away from the 2016 Super Rugby competition kick-off, there is no confirmation at this stage on whether Sky Pacific will show all the games live. Fiji Television Limited says they are in discussion
Education Minister Doctor Mahendra Reddy says schools are having normal operations and the only issue currently being faced by some students is that they have to share the text books. Doctor Reddy says the printing
Five businesses have been issued infringement notices by the Fiji Revenue Customs Authority for not passing on VAT reductions to consumers. Finance Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the five businesses have to pay
The International Labour Organization mission has started holding talks in Fiji to review the obstacles to the submission of a joint implementation report of the government, employers and the Fiji Trades Union Congress
The official government vehicle transporting the First Lady, Sarote Konrote, tumbled at Berkeley Crescent near Government House at about 9.30 this morning. The Office of the President has confirmed that the First L
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they will review the Fiji Procurement Office. Sayed-Khaiyum says people at the Fiji Procurement Office generally have the tendency of regurgitating whatever the ministry se
The three disciplinary forces, the Fiji Military Forces, Fiji Police Force and the Fiji Corrections Services started of the year with a religious service today. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the three forc
The Tertiary Education Loans Scheme Board is struggling to find students to fill the quota allocation of 600 for the National Toppers Scheme. TELS Board Chairman Dixon Seeto says they are aiming to give away all th
There will be a delay in the delivery of textbooks to schools this year. This has been confirmed by the Attorney General Aiyaz-Sayed‑Khaiyum. Sayed‑Khaiyum says the delay is due to the Ministry of Educatio
Chief Justice Anthony Gates is requesting members of the public to come forward and lodge their complaints about being charged by Justice of Peace and Commissioner of Oaths instead of voicing their concerns to the media
The Attorney General and Minister for Civil Service, Aiyaz Sayed‑Khaiyum met with members of the Confederation of Public Sector Unions yesterday to discuss reforms in the civil service anmd the way forward. Sayed
The Beast, Semi Kunatani is back in the Vodafone Fiji 7s team. Coach, Ben Ryan announced the team to the Wellington and Sydney 7s in the last hour. Kunatani returned from Toulouse earlier this week and Ryan to
Fiji belongs to the Fijian people, and so should our new flag. Those are the words of Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while speaking at Nakurukuruvakatini Primary School in Naitasiri. Bainimarama says the ne
Assistant Commissioner of Police Henry Brown has tendered his resignation. Acting Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho has confirmed that he received an email from Brown yesterday. Qiliho says
