Features

Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.

Latest Features

18,502 articles
Feature

SODELPA to announce candidates for elections this Saturday

The Social Democratic and Liberal Party is expected to announce their proposed candidates to contest the 17th September general elections this Saturday. However SODELPA General Secretary, Pio Tabaiwalu confirms tha

1 min read
Feature

Juveniles arrested in relation to Ravana’s death

Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies have arrested two juvenile suspects in connection with yesterday’s fatal shooting in the Fruitridge area which resulted in the death of Fijian athlete, Roy Ravana Junior.

1 min read
Feature

Two in custody over Ravana Junior’s death

Sacramento Police Deputies have confirmed in the last hour that they have arrested two male juveniles in connection with the shooting incident that resulted in the death of Fijian athlete, Roy Ravana Junior on 48th Stre

1 min read
Feature

Roy Ravana Junior killed in USA shooting

Sacramento Police are still investigating the shooting incident in the US earlier today which resulted in the death of Fijian athlete, Roy Ravana Junior in South Sacramento. His father, Roy Ravana Senior confirmed

1 min read
Feature

Tabuya attempting to mislead public - DPP

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde is concerned that certain politicians are attempting to mislead the public in relation to criminal justice matters. Pryde has issued a statement after People&r

1 min read
Feature

FRU AGM was unconstitutional - Waqabaca

The Fiji National Sports Commission has ruled that the Fiji Rugby Union Annual General Meeting held on the 31st of last month was unconstitutional as there was no quorum.  In a statement FRU Chairman, Fil

1 min read
Feature

Student gets scholarship back

The Tertiary Loans and Scholarships Board have reinstated the scholarship of Seruiraduvatu Tamanirarama. The board terminated his University of the South Pacific scholarship last month on the basis of information g

1 min read
Feature

LTA says Empire buses routes serviced by other buses

“We have not received any complaints from any of the schools in Ba regarding shortage of buses.” This is according to Land Transport Authority CEO Naisa Tuinaceva after the Ba Empire Bus Company raised

1 min read
Feature

Flying Fijians victorious against Italy

The Vodafone Flying Fijians has beaten Italy 25-14 in their test match. Fiji scored three tries while Italy scored two penalty tires. Italy got off to a good start after getting a penalty try in the 10th minut

1 min read
Feature

Fiji aim to keep unbeaten run at home

The Vodafone Flying Fijians will be out to maintain their unbeaten run at home against Italy today. Italy has beaten Fiji five times in their nine previous meetings but is yet to defeat Fiji on their home turf.

1 min read
Feature

Vosawai ready to make family proud

Fiji born Italian number eight Manoa Vosawai will run out today at the ANZ Stadium knowing his relatives will either support him or the Vodafone Flying Fijians. The 30-year-old former Suva Grammar School student sa

1 min read
Feature

Fiji Link to be launched today

Pacific Sun’s new ATR 72-600 aircraft will touch down at the Nausori Airport at 10am today. The domestic and regional carrier will also be officially rebranded as ‘Fiji Link’ today. Pacific S

1 min read
Feature

PDP Leader rejects suggestions of campaigning against Fiji

The leader of the People’s Democratic Party, Felix Anthony has rejected suggestions that he has been campaigning against Fiji in the international community and asking tourists not to come to our shores. Anth

1 min read
Feature

Rescued fishermen never gave up hope

“I did not lose hope as I knew that we would be saved.” Those are the words of one of the three fishermen Gyan Ali who was stranded in the Bua waters for over three days after their boat engine develope

1 min read
Feature

AGs reports to be tabled in new parliament

The Office of the Auditor General has revealed that they have been auditing the accounts of government every year and presenting their reports to cabinet. The office said under the State Services Decree they are re

1 min read
Feature

Raikadroka and Sagaitu found guilty by three assessors

Guilty. That is the opinion of the three assessors in the human trafficking trial of Inoke Raikadroka and Mohammed Sagaitu. Presiding judge, Justice Paul Madigan has remanded Raikadroka and Sagaitu in custody

1 min read
Feature

Mai TV to provide rights details today

2014 FIFA World Cup free to air television rights holder, Mai TV is expected to provide all its costs and details of the exclusive rights it holds for the World Cup Soccer today to the Communications Minister, Aiyaz Say

1 min read