Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Fiji's dream of winning the first USA 7s title in Las Vegas has been shattered after losing to New Zealand 12-7 in their last pool match this morning. New Zealand dominated the match scoring two tries through G
Fiji now has to beat New Zealand and hope Australia does not score more points against Scotland to make the cup quarterfinals. This comes after Fiji lost to Australia 22-21 on the stroke of full time in their second
Osea Kolinisau's two tries was not enough as the national sevens rugby team lost to Australia 22-21 on the stroke of full time in their second pool match of the USA 7s. Fiji was leading 21-19 on full time before
The national sevens rugby team got off to a shaky start at the USA 7s but managed a hard fought 24-0 win over Scotland. Fiji's defense stood out in the first three minutes which resulted in the first try to form
National sevens rugby coach Ben Ryan will not reveal his starting lineup to play Scotland in the first USA 7s pool match this afternoon. Replying to questions through email, Ryan said he will not tell the media his sta
Around 150 Telecom Fiji Limited jobs including those people retired at the age of 55 will be affected as part of TFL’s restructure plan. Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited said TFL has this week effected a redun
The Ministry of Education will be monitoring the school roll at Lami High School and other schools around the country. This is after the Education Minister issued a warning to Lami High School yesterday that it will be
There is still no confirmation on the rugby sponsorships for the Fiji Rugby Union, and FRU is refusing to comment on whether Digicel Fiji is the top contender to get the 7s and provincial rugby championship sponsorship.
Five people including two men and three women who were allegedly involved in stealing a watch worth $1 million from a villa in Pacific Harbor have been remanded in custody by the Navua Magistrates Court. Luke Kata and
Two people have been charged with alleged aggravated burglary and theft of a wrist watch worth one million dollars from a villa in Pacific Harbor. The two are expected to be produced in the Navua Magistrates Court t
Six people including three males and three females have been taken into custody after they were allegedly involved in stealing a watch worth one million dollars from a villa in Pacific Harbor. Police confirm the inci
Some school committees are still demanding additional money from parents after receiving the funds from the Education Ministry. Permanent Secretary for Education Doctor Brij Lal stressed that this is not allowed after r
8 cases of teenagers being impregnated as a result of child sexual abuse were reported between 2012 and 2013 to the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre. Fiji Womens Crisis Centre Co-ordinator Shamima Ali said this inform
Students in primary schools across the country will now learn Vosa VakaViti and Hindi as vernacular subjects have become compulsory in schools. Minister for Education Filipe Bole said along with the teaching of vernacul
Education Minister Filipe Bole has called on the school heads and managements to plan well on the use of grants to ensure services reach the students. Bole paid a surprise visit to nine schools in the Central
The newly appointed Electoral Commission is confident that the Elections Office will meet the timetable for the elections this year. Commission Chairman, Chen Bunn Young said everything is on track and they are now w
The Tertiary Education Loan Scheme and National Toppers Scheme is only available for students who sat for Form 7 or did foundation study last year. This is the clarification from Tertiary Education Loan and Scholarship
Digicel Fiji has announced that it has matched a competitive offer for sponsorship of Fiji Rugby’s properties and submitted the required documents to FRU House. Digicel Fiji CEO Maurice McCarthy said that Digi
The Prime Minister and Army Commander will resign as Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on the 28th of next month and he will hand over to the new Commander on the 1st of March. Commodore Voreqe Bainimara
The Education Ministry has stressed that parents will need to make arrangements with schools to clear off all outstanding school levies for 2013. This is after some school managements told parents to clear off the o
