Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Close family members of the late Vunivalu of Bau, Ratu Sir George Cakobau are expected to meet this Saturday to decide on who should take the vacant chiefly title. This has been confirmed by the Tunitoga, Ratu Veiwi
Price control does not build strong economies and is a hindrance to investment and job creation. This is the stand of the Fiji Fuel Retailers Association as they are pushing for a 6% retail margin on all fuel produc
The Fiji Fuel Retailers Association is pushing for a six percent profit margin on all fuel products. A 3.5 percent profit margin was granted to the Association in February this year for unleaded fuel and premix.&nbs
380 electronic voter registration units have been purchased by the government for $3.9M as the Elections Office gets ready to start the voter registration exercise from July 3rd. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyu
Intense preparations are now underway to ensure that everything is on track at the Elections Office to start the Electronic Voter Registration process on July 3rd. 1,150 voter registration venues have been identified an
A 70-year-old man has today been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for two counts of rape. The elderly man had raped a 10-year-old girl and the matter only came to light when the girl complained of pain to her abdo
Electronic voter registration for the 2014 elections will begin on July 3rd in Suva. The government confirmed that a logistical team will be headed by Major Isoa Loanakadavu of the RFMF, who will be joined by Willia
45,000 of the people who did not now have bank accounts during a survey in 2010 as part of Fiji's Financial Inclusion project, now have opened their accounts. According to Manager Financial Systems Development
Hundreds of people today farewelled one of the greatest sons of Fiji Sir Moti Tikaram at the Vodafone Arena. Former Governor General of New Zealand and very close family friend Sir Anand Satyanand said the death of Si
Police are still conducting internal investigations in relation to the break-in at the Criminal Investigations Department headquarters two weeks ago. Spokesperson Ana Naisoro said they can only confirm that an exhibit w
Fiji’s first local Magistrate (1959), High Court Judge (1967) and Ombudsman (1972) Sir Moti Tikaram’s funeral will be held today. Tikaram was also the President of the Fiji Football Association fro
A 17 year drought has ended for Suva after winning the Vodafone Fiji Fact in the last hour after defeating traditional soccer giants Ba 1-0 in the final. Suva's goal was scored by Nathan Shivam that stunned the
It will be a historic Ba and Suva final in the Vodafone Fiji Fact this afternoon as the two sides have never met at this stage of competition. The Fiji Fact first started in 1991 and since then Ba has won the title
Ba is through to the Vodafone Fiji Fact final after beating Lautoka 1-0 in the first semi-final at Govind Park. Isimeli Naresia broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute of the second half from a Jone Salauneune pass af
The Labasa soccer team defied all odds and forced its way through to face-off Suva in the second semifinal of the Vodafone Fiji Fact. The Babasiga Lions surprised all and came back strongly after losing to Ba
An early morning accident in Kasavu Nausori this morning has claimed the life of a woman. Police confirmed that the woman was a passenger in a 3 tonne truck which was heading towards Suva with 12 passengers to sell
The weather forecast for today is scattered showers over Yasawa and the Mamanucas, Viti Levu, Lau and Lomaiviti, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands. Rainfall is expected to be more frequent and heavy at times f
A forensic team has been deployed to the Northern Division this afternoon to carry out investigation into the alleged double homicide. Police confirmed that the incident occurred yesterday around midday where a coup
An investigation is now underway into the alleged double homicide in Navetau settlement, Vunilagi in the Northern Division. Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro confirmed the incident occurred yesterday after 12pm where
While safety concerns stopped the gay community march yesterday, religious organizations have shared their views on the issue based on a public backlash stemming from faith. Methodist Church Acting General Secretary
