Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Land Force Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said Fijian soldiers serving in Golan Heights will be safe if American Forces launch strikes against Syria. Colonel Tikoitoga told F
Five people will be produced at the Suva Magistrates Court today for their alleged involvement in a robbery at a home of two Russian Nationals last week. Two women and three men have been charged yesterday. The
Good news for people of Vanua Levu as funds collected at the Vodafone Friendly North festival will be used to setup a Kidney dialysis center at the Labasa hospital. This new project will see a number of people from
Suva Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Dr Nur Bano Ali said the service delivery mechanism of the government is a principal debilitating factor to economic performance. While speaking at the Fiji Business Forum
Three people remain in custody for their alleged involvement in the robbery in Samabula on Thursday night. Six people were questioned and released. The alleged incident occurred during a drinking party whereby cash a
Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry is now disappointed with Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr for welcoming Fiji’s 2013 constitution. Chaudhry has told Pacific Beat that Australia should continue to op
The Fiji economy has shown great resilience so far and is forecast to expand by 3.2 percent this year. In a statement, Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor Barry Whiteside said this is supported by strong consumption and inv
The road map to democracy has already been laid out. When questioned by Fijivillage on the United Front for a Democratic Fiji still calling for a referendum on the constitution and the setting up of a Constituent Assemb
All talk no action. That’s the label the new People’s Democratic Party has given to the Fiji Labour Party, Social Democratic and Liberal Party and the National Federation Party. People’s Democratic Pa
The Kadavu Provincial Council said it supports the 2013 Constitution. After the Prime Minister highlighted some key areas about the I-Taukei land yesterday, various chiefs were happy that their views have been taken
The People’s Democratic Party said it will remove laws like the Essential National Industries Decree and the Public Order Amendment Decree if it gets into parliament as the party believes it restricts the rights of
The Fiji Labour Party is yet to decide on whether it will contest the next election under the new 2013 Constitution. FLP Leader Mahendra Chaudhry said their efforts are currently focused on opposing the new constitu
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has told the delegates of the Kadavu Provincial Council that the iTaukei people cannot be leading all the time. During a talanoa session after the opening of the Kadavu P
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has told the delegates of the Kadavu Provincial Council that the province should be firm and expect the general elections to go ahead next year as promised by the government.
The People's Democratic Party said it is ready to be part of the general elections in 2014. Party spokesperson, Nirmal Singh said their supporters want the party to be agents of change and they will go to the po
The United Front for a Democratic Fiji said it will continue with its plans to have a roadmap to democracy and will not rush into confirming if the three parties will contest the 2014 elections under the 2013 Constitutio
Church ministers and members of the Methodist Church in Fiji have been reminded to unite and move forward. Former Church President Reverend Dr Ilaitia Tuwere said they should put away their differences and reconcil
Miss Fiji Broadcasting Corporation, Priscilla Reddy was crowned the 2013 Miss Hibiscus at Albert Park last night. Reddy beat 15 other contestants to win the prestigious title and the right to represent Fiji at the n
Nadroga has once again successfully defended the Digicel Cup title and created history to become the first team to win in it three years in a row after beating Suva by 21-12. The Stallions were leading in the
Four people have been arrested and charged for allegedly cutting the mooring line of a floating restaurant and bar ‘Cloud 9’ which is located in the open seas off Tavarua Island in the Malolo group. This
