Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Fiji Paralympics athlete Iliesa Delana and weightlifter Maria Liku were on top of the world last night after being named the 2011 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year. 27-year-old Delana competes in the F42 category hi
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said announcements on the constitution consultations will be made when everything is ready, and he has dismissed claims by Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry that th
The military's Force Route March in the heart of Suva was led by Prime Minister and Army Commander, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. It started at 5.30am from Queen Elizabeth Barracks. The Force Route March star
One of our very own Charlene Mc Gechan Hatch is part of NZ Master Chef. This is the first time ever a Fijian has become part of the famous cooking TV contest. Charlene born and raised in Lautoka, worked at Air Pacific
Families, friends and loved ones said their final goodbye today to the three sisters from Koronivia who died in the house fire on Saturday night. Emotions were uncontrollable and tears flowed freely as 46 year ol
The three sisters who died in a Koronivia house fire last Saturday will be laid to rest today. Their grieving father Umesh Prasad said he is still trying to accept the fact that his daughters are no longer with him. Pr
The Fiji National Provident Fund pensioners’ validation for the new pension scheme will now continue until the end of March. Fund Chief Executive Officer, Aisake Taito said the decision to continue with the valida
The Fiji Medical and Dental Secretariat said the law is currently silent on whether members of the public can file complaints against doctors and dentists who they believe did not provide the expected level of service to
Service stations must provide water for vehicles to use when filling their radiators and air for their tyres. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said these outlets have been given three months to implement this. The
The Fiji Medical and Dental Secretariat said mishaps can and do happen in the practice of medicine and indemnity insurance provides an avenue and right to redress to a patient. This follows concerns raised by some docto
The 16 year old girl fighting for her life at the CWM Hospital following a house fire in Koronivia on Saturday night has died. This was confirmed by her dad Umesh Prasad to Fijivillage. 16 year old, Shayal Shivika Pr
A 35-year-old man is the latest fatality on our roads following an accident yesterday afternoon. Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro confirmed the man was driving towards Denarau when he failed to negotiate a bend and went
Another young girl has passed away after sustaining serious burns in the fire in Koronivia on Saturday night. The National Fire Authority confirmed that the 12-year-old girl passed away earlier today. NFA said the tr
The new Fiji National Provident Fund Pension Scheme will commence from this Thursday and there will be no changes to the plan earlier announced. Pensioners who have been on the 15 or 25 percent yearly pension rate from
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has strongly denied claims made by two former Fijian journalists that he tried to mount three coups before his successful takeover in December 2006. Oxford based academic Vict
A 7 year old girl perished in a house fire in Koronivia on Saturday night while 2 children are still admitted in a critical condition at the CWM hospital. Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro said the 2 bedroom house was ful
In an effort to eradicate the cultivation of marijuana, the Agriculture Ministry is recommending alternative produce for income. This was after it was raised at the police symposium on Friday on the number of people enj
While leadership tensions continue between Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and former Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has placed Fiji’s best hope on opposition leade
Police investigations are continuing surrounding the death of a 56 year old man who fell from the top level of a night club in Suva last night. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said the man was leaning on the railings wh
The Commissioner of Police expects to see changes within the Police Force in the next thirty days. At the closing ceremony of weeklong Police Symposium Brigadier General Iowane Naivalarua said that much has been said an
