Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group or CMAG has welcomed Fiji's announcement of the constitutional consultation process that would lead to elections by September 2014. Following their meeting in London
A father of four lost his life in a horrific accident yesterday afternoon. The deceased’s son Deepak Kumar told Fijivillage that his 49-year-old father Pravin Kumar had gone to the shop for his daughter when he wa
Suva businessman, Ben Padarath’s case in relation to the charge of concealing false government documents has been dismissed by Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili. The decision was made after the state could not p
Just days after the raging floods in the Western Division, a major situation is now being faced by the Mulomulo Muslim Primary School students and teachers and the Mulomulo community in Nadi. This morning, they disc
5,000 flood affected students in the West will receive free hot lunches today for the next 10 weeks. These lunches will be provided by Save the Children Fiji. Chief executive officer Chandra Shekar said the schools hav
The body of an 18-year-old female was recovered in Namarai waters yesterday. The deceased was reported missing on Saturday and a search by police officers ended at 12.30am when nothing was found. Villagers of Nayavutok
Fuel prices will go up from tomorrow. That was announced by the Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum at a press conference yesterday. The current prices of motor spirit has increased by 13 cents per liter from $
There are reports of flooding in the low lying areas of Kadavu. Heavy rain from this morning has resulted in flooding of Lagalevu village, Nakasaleka in Kadavu. A resident, Jessi O' Connor said they are now
A 44-year-old man who was struck by a lightning last week in Labasa died yesterday afternoon. Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirmed the man died of brain injuries. A relative and neighbor, Yanjet Sami said
The five radio stations of Communications Fiji Limited continue to dominate the country’s radio market according to the independent 2012 Tebutt Media Survey result released today. FM96 and Legend FM are the top En
The government is yet to decide on when the Supervisor of Elections will be appointed. Voter registration is expected to start in a month’s time and the Ministry of Justice is now carrying out the recruitment
A Nadi father is today asking for justice after finding out that the man who allegedly caused the death of his son through dangerous driving has now allegedly gone out of the country. Kamlesh Chandra said his son was hi
As the voter registration process gets ready to kick off within a month’s time, Attorney General and Minister for Elections Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum stressed that the process will ensure that it eliminates voter fraud.
The opening of the Wairiki Chip Mill in Bua will provide employment to 150 people. The Chip Mill that will operate 12 hours a day with an output three times more than the Chip mill in Drasa, Lautoka will see its first s
Many students badly affected by the recent floods in the Western division who have started going back to school need urgent assistance. This includes lunch packs, uniforms and stationary. DISMAC Director, Pajiliai Dobu
Human rights and constitutional expert, Professor Christina Murray has been chosen as the second overseas member to be part of Fiji’s five member Constitutional Commission. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimar
Save the Children Fiji yesterday announced that it is aiming to provide lunch packs to at least 5,000 students who have been badly affected in the recent floods. CEO Chandra Shekhar said the Save the Children team was o
There are clear indications that many families who have been badly affected by the recent floods will definitely need assistance in sending their children to school. The Rama Krishna Mission which has been providing coo
Three people have been arrested for allegedly attacking a health official in Nadi while carrying out inspection at a resort. The official was taken to hospital on Sunday night and remains admitted. The three have been
The Prime Minister has been thanked by the people of Sigatoka for government’s quick efforts in cleaning debris, distributing rations, cleaning villages and towns. Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama thanked the civil s
