Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
World rugby governing body, World Rugby has issued a statement this afternoon saying that it has no option other than to withhold Fiji’s broadcast feed for the Dubai leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series, which is d
As we get ready for the Dubai 7s kick off tomorrow afternoon, world rugby governing body, World Rugby (formerly known as the IRB), the Fijian government and Fiji Television Limited are yet to confirm on whether live cov
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is having discussions with concerned parties after communication received from World Rugby (formerly known as the IRB) on the future of broadcasting the HSBC Sevens Series in Fij
Foreign Affairs Minister, Ratu Inoke Kubaubola has today stressed that the land that will be exchanged with the land in Delhi for the Indian High Commission is state land and does not need the permission of the people o
SODELPA and NFP who make up the opposition in parliament have today formally confirmed that the opposition does not support the 2015 National Budget. National Federation Party Pa
National Federation Party Parliamentary Leader, Biman Prasad today presented the opposition’s formal response to the 2015 National Budget, saying that he welcomes the initiatives to assist the people. However
Foreign Minister, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola confirmed that the Indian government has given prime property to Fiji valued at more than 100 million dollars in Delhi in exchange for the state land lot valued at 1.5 million
The government is looking at divesting shares in Airports Fiji Limited, Fiji Ports Corporation Limited and the Fiji Electricity Authority next year. While speaking during Question Time in parliament, Finance Minist
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama is currently visiting Fijian troops serving in the Golan Heights. Bainimarama decided to visit the Fijian personnel after attending the International Sugar Organization meet
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today withdrew a parliamentary motion from the government side after Opposition parliamentarian, Biman Prasad apologized to the Speaker of Parliament, Doctor Jiko Luveni for questio
The Ministry of Education has received a final report on the scaling of marks which has different views presented by the review team from the University of the South Pacific. One of the team members, Professor of E
Another life has been lost on our roads following a fatal accident in the Western Division yesterday. Assistant Commissioner of Police and Chief Operations Officer Rusiate Tudravu said a woman died following a car
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said the Fiji sugar cane industry continues to be a significant contributor to the economy. While speaking at the International Sugar Council in London, Bainimarama said the indust
National Federation Party Parliamentary Leader, Biman Prasad has been elected as the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee. Prasad was nominated by SODELPA parliamentarian, Aseri Radrodro. Biman Prasad acc
We cannot support Biman Prasad to be appointed as Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee because he has already passed the judgement that there is widespread abuse in the Auditor General’s Reports without carry
The youngest teenage pregnancy recorded in Fiji this year is a 12-year-old girl. This is confirmed by Permanent Secretary of Health Dr. Eloni Tora. Doctor Tora said according to their health facilities, they h
Education Minister, Doctor Mahendra Reddy said any proposals to have hidden security cameras in schools will have to be considered by the Ministry. This follows the statement by the Fiji Muslim League Nasinu Branch
The government will soon go through the parliamentary process to amend the Land Sales Act which will ensure that no non-resident may acquire any interest in any state or freehold land for residential purpose. As hi
Good news as 45 new cabin crew jobs have been created at Fiji Airways. Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO Stefan Pichler said this growth in cabin crew numbers is needed since they have new aircraft joining the
The Leader of the Opposition, Ro Teimumu Kepa said the Social Democratic Liberal Party wants the salary levels of the Opposition Leader and Members of Parliament reviewed. In an interview with Fijivillage, Ro Teimu
