Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Closing submissions were presented yesterday by Queens Counsel, Ian Lloyd who is representing businessman Feroz Jan Mohammed in the alleged $3 million scam. Five people are charged in relation to the alleged scam i
Fiji Sports Commission has confirmed that the government will give $800,000 to the Fiji Rugby Union to assist the Vodafone Flying Fijians preparations to the Rugby World Cup in September. Fiji Sports Commission cha
Almost 9000 Fijians have applied for only 250 ballot places to give them a shot at gaining residence in New Zealand. Radio New Zealand reports that it is the first time Fijians have been allowed to apply for a spot
Natabua High School sprinter Batinisavu Uluiyata who has pulled out from the Team Athletics Fiji has signed a two year contract with the Rugby Club Toulon Academy in France. In an interview with Fijivillage Uluiyat
The three teachers who allegedly forced two Year 3 students of a primary school in Tavua to play the Charlie Charlie game in the classroom will be disciplined by the Education Ministry. Education Minister Doctor Ma
Police are currently looking into a report where a 38-year-old businesswoman reported on behalf of her daughter that she was forced to play the Charlie Charlie game with another student on Monday. The incident is a
With 22 days to go for the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea, Team Fiji is running against time to get an additional $120,000 to make their $2.1 million budget. FASANOC President Joseph Rodan Senior is now hoping t
It has been about six months since the confirmation that FICAC is investigating the Health Ministry however there have been no updates or charges laid. When questioned by Fijivillage in December, FICAC had sa
Two prisoners who escaped from Natabua Prison in Lautoka this morning were apprehended earlier this afternoon with two women up in the Nausori Highlands. Police Chief of Investigations and Intelligence ACP Henry Br
Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights, Ashneel Sudhakar says they are not depriving anyone from making submissions or inviting them to hold hearings in their area on the Natio
The National Flag Committee has chosen 23 new flag designs after reviewing more than 2,000 entries received during the national flag competition. Acting Prime Minister and Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said
Yanjian Group (Fiji) Limited has been awarded the tender to carry out the construction work of the new Ba Hospital. The construction of the $35 million project is expected to finish in 15 months. Acting P
High Court Judge Justice David Alfred has ruled that SODELPA MP Mikaele Leawere will remain as a member of parliament. The High Court has ruled against the Attorney General’s petition which had argued that an
All schools are prohibited from playing the Charlie Charlie Game. This follows the circular released to all school heads by the Ministry of Education last night. Acting Permanent Secretary Kelera Taloga says t
85-year-old William Apted who was charged with one count of dangerous driving occasioning death and two counts of dangerous driving occasioning grievous harm, has been disqualified from driving for two years and fined $
The Ministry of Education will begin an investigation today in relation to the ‘Charlie Charlie Challenge’ after they received some complaints from students and teachers. Minister of Education Dr Mahend
The Vodafone Fiji U20 soccer side will play its biggest game today when they take on Uzbekistan in their last group match of the FIFA U20 World Cup. A win today will see the U20 soccer side create history again as
World football governing, FIFA is not confirming at this stage on whether any investigation is underway in relation to the FIFA under 20 World Cup match between Fiji and Honduras. FIFA says it does not provide any
Police are seriously concerned about the number of suicide and attempted suicides in the country. It is also worrying to see the increasing number of young people who are resorting to take this drastic step rather
US Ambassador to Fiji Judith Cefkin has said it will be a historic Independence Day for Fiji on the 10th of October as the new Fijian flag will be hoisted for the first time. Cefkin said they are waiting for the un
