Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
With over a billion dollars in support for vulnerable and disadvantaged Fijians, debt to GDP ratio at 75.4 percent percent at the end of October, higher remittance flows, which is projected to reach around $1.3 billion
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A special FICAC taskforce has started its investigation into Walesi today after FICAC received the audited reports on Walesi from Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica this morning. FICAC says the report has been
Narco-subs carrying a huge amount of drugs found in the Pacific is now demonstrating the need for effective maritime security cooperation more than ever before. It has been established that Narco-subs, first used b
The latest Walesi audit report confirms that over 200,000 Walesi boxes distributed at significant public costs were outdated in 2016. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica says des
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica confirms that the Walesi technical and financial findings will be handed over to FICAC for further investigation. While speaking in parliame
Discussions are still ongoing regarding the scrapping of the automatic progression system despite failure which has been used in the education system over the last few years. Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro s
Through the pornography task force, the government will have the official mandate to ban harmful content for children under 16 like telegram and pornography. Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Lyn
If you are facing water disruptions every few days a week in Tamavua, Tacirua and parts of Samabula, you may continue to face this situation for upto 24 months as the pipeline from Nausori through Sawani to these areas
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and FBC Chief Financial Officer, Vimlesh Sagar have pleaded not guilty to their charges. Sayed-Khaiyum is charged with one cou
Urgent action needs to be taken as the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro confirms English has an average national percentage pass rate of 57 percent in the Fiji 8th Year Exam in the last three years. Mathemati
Concerns are being raised as there was no water at the CWM Hospital Maternity Ward this morning due to internal maintenance works. We have been told that this affected services to be provided to the mothers. O
The appeal against conviction, sentencing and bail pending appeal of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho, will be called in the Fiji Court of Appeal on the 30th of Jan
The highly anticipated art exhibition "Alchemy," featuring the works of 10 talented local artists, is set to take place at the Grand Pacific Hotel, in the Rara Lounge, from this Thursday to next Monday. The exhibit
The Nasinu Town Council is intensifying its action by collaborating with the Valelevu Police Force to combat drug-related crimes which include the installation of advanced CCTV systems in critical areas, with live feeds
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has asked Opposition MP, Premila Kumar “didn’t they have a Minister for ‘everything’ - not in name but in deeds and overseeing. This follows Kumar’s statement that the Prim
Bag checks in schools should be made compulsory to combat the growing issue of children being exploited as drug peddlers. This was raised by Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, when as
Fiji Airways National 7s coach Osea Kolinisau says hard work and consistency is needed if they are to keep winning. An emotional Kolinisau says it has been a two year long wait for the Fiji side to win a tournament
The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s side will face Spain in the final of the HSBC Dubai 7s after defeating Argentina 43-21 in the second semi final. Fiji started off the block with two converted tries from George Bo
The Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s side will meet Argentina, while Spain will face New Zealand in the semi finals of the HSBC Dubai 7s. Fiji beat France 19-17, Argentina defeated Australia 22-20, Spain edged Great Br
