Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Parliamentary Privileges Committee met for the first time yesterday to look at the comments made by SODELPA parliamentarian, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu in a public meeting in Makoi last week. The Committee Chairma
The Vodafone Fiji 7’s team has won the HSBC World Sevens Series title after beating rivals South Africa 19-7 during the cup quarter finals of the England 7’s. The national side was in control of the
The Vodafone Fiji 7’s team lost to Australia 33-7 in the England 7's cup semifinal match. The national side were lacking the defensive tactic they were producing which resulted in Australia’s e
The Vodafone Fiji 7’s team has won the HSBC World Sevens Series title for the second time in history after thumping rivals South Africa 19‑7 in the first cup quarter finals of the England 7’s. This
The climax of the 2014/2015 World 7s Series is near and all eyes will be on the Vodafone Fiji 7s team if they can continue their fine performance and win the World 7s Series title. The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has ach
SODELPA parliamentarian Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu made derogatory comments and used foul language in the itaukei language when he was asked about the decisions of the Speaker of Parliament by a Makoi resident. Fijivi
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team thrashed Canada 31-14 in their last pool match of the England 7s and has booked a thrilling quarterfinal clash against South Africa. A win for Fiji will guarantee them a second World Serie
The Vodafone Fiji 7's team has won their second pool game of the England 7's after defeating pacific rivals Samoa 26-12. Lanky forward Semi Kunatani scored a hat‑trick with his pace and power to outclass the Samo
The Vodafone Fiji 7's team has won their first pool game of the England 7s after edging Argentina 24-19. The national side were trailing 12-0 in the 4th minute of the first half before Samisoni Viriviri and Sav
Vodafone Fiji 7s coach, Ben Ryan is rating Fiji’s pool in the England 7s as a very tough one and has rated all the teams highly. Fiji will face Canada, Argentina and Samoa in the pool stages. Ryan says a
The opposition’s motion to review or repeal the Media Industry Development Decree 2010 was defeated in parliament earlier today. The result after the vote was - 17 MPs agreeing to the motion, 24 going against
Attorney General and Communications Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has stated in Parliament that the government was previously caught in the stone age as far as technology was concerned. Sayed-Khaiyum said when othe
Fiji will soon have laws in relation to the protection of the country’s flag for the first time ever. The Parliamentary Select Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights will look at the National Flag Protect
Opposition Leader, Ro Teimumu Kepa has raised an urgent question in parliament asking the Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum on whether SODELPA parliamentarians need to apply for a permit for their constituency meeti
Police have today stressed that SODELPA needs to get permits for the three constituency meetings that they are planning to have from tonight in Suva. Chief of Operations, ACP Rusiate Tudravu says this is required u
Top sensational Bollywood actress Sunny Leone is coming to Fiji for two shows in August. The major announcement has just been made by Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of Radio Navtarang, FM96,
Education Minister, Doctor Mahendra Reddy said it is unfortunate that SODELPA has chosen to oppose the government’s initiative of setting up technical colleges around the country. Reddy said students do not h
Opposition MPs created a scene in parliament today when they all stood up at the same time and started asking for the Speaker of Parliament, Doctor Jiko Luveni to allow their question to be heard. It started off wi
Public consultations will be held soon on the determination of the fair share of royalty to be paid to the Nawailevu landowners where bauxite mining is currently underway. This has been confirmed by Lands and Miner
Infrastructure and Transport Minister and Leader of the Government in parliament, Pio Tikoduadua has resigned from public office. Tikoduadua says he has an advanced form of cancer and has chosen to spend time with
