Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Waikato Chiefs rugby wing Asaeli Tikoirotuma always has his mind back home when he gets ready to prepare for Super Rugby matches. It has now become a norm for Tikoirotuma to prepare for big matches keeping in mind that
The focus is now on Fiji as a top movie destination as Bollywood movie, 3G is being shot in the main streets of Suva this afternoon and tonight. Top Bollywood actor, Neil Nitin Mukesh and actress, Sonal Chauhan were
There are clear indications that intimate partners and in-laws are the main perpetrators when it comes to physical violence against women in Fiji. According to a survey, 70 to 80 percent of physical violence inflic
Eight women died during pregnancy last year and according to statistics majority of them were in relation to unplanned pregnancies where the expecting mothers put their own health at the bottom of the priority list due
The National Advisor for Non Communicable Diseases, Doctor Isimeli Tukana said that malnutrition in Fiji is not due to lack of food but the food that people are eating. Dr Tukana said that Fiji has abundance of
Seven children have died due to malnutrition so far this year while 17 children died last year. Dr Raina Prasad said there were 32 children suffering from malnutrition in 2007 with the number rising to 140 last yea
The Fijian Government is disappointed by the actions and statements of Qantas, and it categorically denies that it has any intention of taking control of Air Pacific Ltd. The Australian airline withdrew its fo
As public consultations are set to begin on the preparation of Fiji’s fourth constitution, the Chairman of the Constitution Commission said they will also be ready to hear people’s views on the 1997 constitu
As work commence on Fiji’s fourth constitution, the Constitution Commission has started initial discussions with possible donors and the government on funding the process. The exercise is expected to be massiv
$699M worth of foreign investments are expected to be generated into the country this year. Investment Fiji CEO Ravuni Uluilakeba said that this is expected from their anticipated 206 projects by December which is
One of the worst forms of Child Labour in Fiji exists in the scrap metal industry. This is according to the International Labour Organization which was revealed at a workshop on child labour this morning which
Work continues at the National Stadium with the aim to give the stadium a major facelift with a international standard sporting ground, facilities, lights, a track and a seating capacity of 20,000 by the end of December.
Police are still questioning a man in relation to the discovery of the body of a 45 year old woman in Valelevu. The body was found on Friday night and a post mortem was conducted today. 45 year old Rakesh Nath
The Cakobau family has made a decision today on the new Turaga na Vunivalu of Bau however they will not release the name immediately as traditional protocol will have to be followed. The Turaga Tunitoga Ratu Veiwili
An investigation is underway into an alleged murder of a woman last night in Valelevu. A 45 year old woman was found dead with injuries in her home at around 7pm. A suspect is in police custody and is being ques
Police investigations continue this hour in relation to the discovery of the body of a 61 year old man in Namaka, Nadi this morning. Divisional Police Commander Western, Salacieli Naivilawasa confirmed that the offi
The people of the country can make contributions in relation to any issue that they believe should be included in Fiji's new constitution when wide-spread consultations begin from July. Many people are discussin
Police in Papua New Guinea have charged the country’s Chief Justice with sedition after a dramatic attempt to arrest him in court. A group of policeman and soldiers stormed into Sir Salamo Injia’s courtr
Over 20,000 bookings are made in a year for speeding. Land Transport Authority CEO, Naisa Tuinaceva said despite LTA and Police efforts to prevent this, people continue to disregard the law. Tuinacev
Police Commissioner Brigadier General Ioane Naivalurua said his hope is to see Police officers with a lot of courage to correct the wrongs, and officers who live and speak the truth within the force. While closing the C
