Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama lodged his application to register the proposed Fiji First Party in the last hour. Bainimarama submitted the 40,083 signatures and paid the registration fees of $5,005 to the Supervisor
Mahendra Chaudhry will remain the Fiji Labour Party leader for now. That’s the comment of the FLP President Lavenia Padarath. She said there has been much speculation in the media concerning the leadership of the
The Fiji Labour Party is expected to make an announcement today on its party leadership and the future of the FLP after Mahendra Chaudhry’s sentencing last Friday. Chaudhry cannot contest the September 17th electi
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has finished in third place in the Scotland 7s tournament. This is after they beat Scotland 17--10 this morning. Fiji lost to New Zealand in the Cup semifinal 19-14 earlier this mornin
Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has urged his players to maintain consistency in their performance ahead of the Cup quarterfinal match against England tonight in the Scotland 7s. Ryan made this comment while speakin
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has qualified for the Cup quarter finals of the Scotland 7s after thrashing Wales 45-nil in its last pool match this morning. Fiji’s defensive structure stood out in the match and the
Former Trade Unionist Felix Anthony is the new leader of the People’s Democratic Party. Anthony contested with outgoing Interim President of the Party Adi Sivia Qoro for the leader’s position. After the ele
Former Trade Unionist Felix Anthony and outgoing Interim President of the People’s Democratic Party Adi Sivia Qoro will contest the People’s Democratic Party leader’s position this afternoon. Anthony a
Former Prime Minister and Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry has been fined 2 million Fijian dollars by High Court Judge Justice Paul Madigan. Chaudhry has to pay the fine by the 30th of June this year.
Felix Anthony has today resigned as the General Secretary of the Fiji Trades Union Congress and Fiji Sugar and General Workers Union. Anthony has also confirmed that he is aiming to become the new leader of the Peop
As the former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry awaits his sentencing later today, he and his lawyer have asked the court to dismiss his charges without recording a conviction as Chaudhry wants to contest the elections.
Three character witnesses have so far taken the stand for former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry as mitigation continues before High Court Judge, Justice Paul Madigan. The first character witness, Ratu Epeli Gani
The Deputy Supervisor of Elections said the election preparations are well underway. Michael Clancy who arrived in the country earlier this week from Australia said he ran training courses for the Electoral Commissi
Former Prime Minister and Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry will be sentenced this Friday after the mitigation submissions by the lawyers tomorrow. High Court Judge, Justice Paul Madigan has confirmed this
The two teachers unions have today called for more pay increments for teachers although major increases came into effect from early this year. The Fiji Teachers Union which had its Annual Conference in Labasa today, he
The Elections Office is now working on ensuring that the ballot paper for the 2014 general elections is the right size to fit about 300 numbers. Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem said tests are already underway w
The Education Ministry has refused to comment on reports that three ministry officials have been sent home for circulating misleading information on the National Toppers Scholarship programme. When contacted by Fiji
Two building contractors are now under investigation due to some unsatisfactory construction work carried out by the two for the Government. This has been confirmed to Fijivillage by the Ministry of Finance. The Mini
A team of police officers from Labasa are on their way to Rabi Island to investigate an alleged case of murder. Police say a man died on the island yesterday and they suspect he was murdered. Other details
Marist Brothers High School and Jasper Williams High School successfully defended their titles in the 2014 Coca Cola Games yesterday. Marist won the boy's division with 14 gold, 9 silver and 11 bronze. Nata
