Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
A 26-year-old driver of a newspaper delivery van died in a tragic road accident along the Queens Highway in Naboro early this morning. While approaching the Naboro hill at about 3.30am, Police say the driv
More than 9483 pensioners have received their payment under the new age based FNPF pension scheme. FNPF CEO Aisake Taito said that the payout has been completed and only the queried cases are being worked on at the m
An Assistant Immigration Officer, Josateki Toga who accepted a bribe of $500 and a mobile phone from a Stephen Mallerich in July 2009, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment. Toga was found guilty of two coun
The 10 Fijian soldiers of the UN Multinational Force and Observers who were blocked at a checkpoint by the Bedouin tribesmen in Sinai earlier today, are safe and well. RFMF Land Force Commander, Colonel Mosese Tikoi
The military confirmed this hour that the ten Fijian soldiers of the United Nations Multinational Force and Observers, in Sinai were not kidnapped by the Bedouin tribesmen earlier today. RFMF Land Force Commander, Colon
The Wages Councils for 10 sectors will put forward their determination on the minimum wage rate to the Labour Minister by next month. Permanent Secretary for Labour Taito Waqa said the Consumer Price Index, the inflatio
He is a big hit and has an international show with a difference. Fraser Hooper’s Big Boxing Show is drawing huge crowds since Friday at Fiji Showcase and many said it is the right act for people to just get away f
Fiji settled for third position at the Scotland 7s after beating Australia 31-17 in the 3rd and 4th playoffs this morning. The national side failed to reach the final after being beaten 26-21 by England in the semif
Fiji is in for a showdown with Samoa at 11.20 tonight and whichever team wins that game will play the winner of the England and South Africa game. On the other cup quarter finals, Wales will meet Australia while New
Closing in on the evening more people are spilling into the Vodafone Arena for Fiji Showcase 2012. 7 year old Anareta Sigabalavu while waiting for entertainment to begin shared her excitement about Fiji Showcase.
Already hundreds who lined up this morning are pouring through the gates at Fiji Showcase 2012. Fijivillage caught up with Fiji Showcase mascot Cookie The Clown as he was packing his magical microphone for today's p
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said Fiji will continue on its path to a new future, just as it has, on its own accord, regardless of the carrots offered or sticks brandished by certain individuals. The g
Doors to the Fiji showcase 2012 are now open. People have already turned up in numbers at the Vodafone arena and are taking advantage of the booths and entertainment. Organizer and Total Event
Fiji Showcase 2012 the most awaited trade event, which attracts more than 80,000 people and with 140 booths, opens its doors today. Organizer, Loretta Jackson said preparations have gone very well, and everything wi
Police have today confirmed that they do not want any BBQ sellers or hawkers next to the footpaths or near the entry point of the Vodafo9ne Arena as many people then flow onto the main road due to the congestion during m
Not guilty. That is the plea taken by former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase, former General Manager of Native Land Trust Board, Kalivati Bakani and former NLTB Director and Chairman of Vanua Development Corporation, Ken
Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said Fiji went into the Forum Ministerial Contact Group meeting with an open mind and he hopes that countries like Australia and New Zealand know that their travel sanction po
Former Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of FNPF, Olota Rokovunisei's defense counsel will be meeting him tomorrow at Korovou Prison to discuss his appeal for conviction and sentencing. Rokovunisei wa
Australian Foreign Minister, Bob Carr said he is proud to have asked specific questions and get strong commitments from the Fijian government during the Forum Ministerial Contact Group meetings. Acting Prime Minister, A
The Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Contact Group said it is encouraged by the steps taken by Fiji on election planning. After holding their meetings in Suva, Group Chairman and New Zealand Foreign Minister, Murra
