Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama stressed that the government has given more protection to iTaukei land ownership in the country than ever before. While speaking in Korovisilou today, Commodore Bainimarama
A man is now standing trial for raping his de-facto wife in Nasinu. The victim, who is a mother of two, revealed in the High Court today that the alleged incident occurred in October 2011. During the examinatio
Osea Kolinisau was the hero after he scored a hat trick of tries to help Fiji secure their 14th Hong Kong title in one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the tournament and to make two in a row after they beat W
Samisoni Viriviri and Jasa Veremalua scored two tries each as Fiji beat New Zealand 33-14 in a great comeback victory to book a spot in the Hong Kong 7s final against Wales at 11pm. The All Blacks 7s started the game o
Fiji will meet New Zealand at 8:28 tonight in the semifinals of the Hong Kong sevens after beating a young spirited Australian side in the quarters 29-5. Samisoni Viriviri, Captain Nemani Nagusa and Jasa Veremalua scor
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said it makes sense for the Prime Minister to be the Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces. However, he stresses that this does not mean that the Prime Mi
The Digicel Fiji 7s team showed some commitment and determination as they beat Canada in their last pool match 26-5 to book a quarterfinal showdown with Australia at 4:30pm today. After failing to settle early in the ga
Lack of urgency nearly cost the Digicel Fiji 7s team their second game against Spain in the Hong Kong 7s but they managed to win by 22-12. Fiji was penalized three times for indiscipline, as a result Osea Kolinisau c
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said he is confident that he will win the next election. After revealing for the first time yesterday that he will stand in the elections, Commodore Bainimarama said he will n
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed to Fijivillage that he will contest the next general election. Commodore Bainimarama spoke to our News Director Vijay Narayan after testing the new tracks at th
The draft constitution clearly states that no challenge can be made in any court or tribunal against the validity or legality of any promulgation or decree which are in force between December 5th, 2006 until the date of
There will be no more Constituent Assembly and the government has now decided to take the draft constitution straight to the people of the country for their views. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama while addr
Police are calling on people to seek counselling and try to resolve their problems with two cases of attempted suicide and one case of suicide reported yesterday. Two cases involved people suffering from depression.
The Land Force Commander has disputed the results of a recent study showing many Fijians want a smaller army with no political role. While speaking to Pacific Beat, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said the RFMF is not invol
Outgoing Managing Director and CEO of Air Pacific Dave Pflieger said he cannot reveal the loan repayment agreement and details on the interest rates in relation to the loan taken from European banks to pay for the purcha
The Airbus 330 aircraft is a great plane going into the future for Fiji Airways according to the airline’s Chief Pilot and General Manager Flight Operations, Josua Cavalevu. Cavalevu who flew the new plane hom
Today sees more than $1.2 billion injected in the tourism and transport sector by Fiji Airways as the first of the three A330 planes arrived into our airspace. Hopes are now high that the returns will be huge through
It is a historic day today as the new Fiji Airways A330 will enter our airspace in the next hour. Before the new airbus left Hong Kong last night, Fijivillage spoke to 23 year old Paula Nabuta who is one of the first F
A domestic dispute has resulted in a man dying in a fire at Field 28 in Rarawai Housing settlement in Ba this morning. The National Fire Authority said initial investigations suggest that the 62 year old man who died in
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde has confirmed that appeals have been filed in relation to two rape sentences delivered over the past few weeks. Pryde said the DPP's Office monitors decisions m
