Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office and the Lands Ministry are currently in Namosi after some issues arose in relation to the proposed mining site in Namosi. Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimar
Water crisis took its toll in certain areas as people suffered from water cuts over the past few days. Fijivillage received calls from residents in Tacirua and Samabula saying they were still experiencing water cuts.
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama sent a congratulatory note to the President of Kiribati Anote Tong on his recent Presidential election victory. In his message, Bainimarama said that President Tong’s w
Air Pacific today fare welled one of its longest serving airplanes in their fleet the 767-300, called the Island of Taveuni. Managing Director and CEO Dave Pfliger said the plane has been with Air Pacific for 18 years a
The restoration of water supply to affected residents of the greater suva areas is still delayed due to a power cut yesterday afternoon. This includes areas from Delainavesi to Togalevu, Tamavua i wai, Wailoku and Savur
Water problems have emerged again for residents of greater Suva area as water cuts have been experienced for the past few days. This includes areas from Delainavesi to Togalevu, Tamavua-i-wai, Wailoku and Savura. Water
Residents living within Delainavesi to Veisari and parts of Nasinu are advised that supply will still be disrupted from this morning. Water Authority of Fiji spokesperson Maika Nagalu said their technicians are still fi
Former Fiji U20 coach and number 8, Inoke Male is the new Flying Fijians head coach. The Fiji Rugby Union made the announcement this afternoon after 2 days of interview with 8 short listed applicants from the 25 who sho
The new Flying Fijians head coach will be named this afternoon at the Fiji Rugby Union head office. FRU confirmed a few minutes ago that they will be able to announce the national 15s coach director and head coach at 3.
New Zealand and Australian media have not given the Public Order Amendment Act 2012 a true picture. That is the comment of Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum this afternoon saying that the NZ media seemed to assess F
The lifting of the PER and bringing forward of constitution consultations to February have been done based on Fiji’s internal assessments and needs and not out of a desire to have Australian sanctions eased. This
With 12 days to the start of another school year, needy children in the Eastern Division now have their school needs met with the timely assistance from Save the Children Fiji. Today the organisation’s CEO Chandra
More than a thousand needy students will be assisted by the Foundation of the Education of Needy Children this year. Program Coordinator Ashna Shaleen said they have been receiving overwhelming requests from needy famil
The Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority has recorded a solid revenue performance with outstanding tax collection last year. Chief Executive Officer, Jitiko Tikolevu said that FRCA has exceeded the revenue collectio
The Methodist Church of Fiji will ensure they abide by the rules and that is to apply for a permit every time they conduct their monthly meetings. Acting General Secretary of the Church Reverend Tevita Nawadra said with
The Public Service Commission has started conducting the second phase of its scholarship allocations following the release of the Form 7 results last Friday. PSC permanent secretary Parmesh Chand added that under the 4
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces will support the government that will come into power after the 2014 election. Addressing officers and soldiers in the i-taukei language at the first Commander's military par
Army Commander Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has raised concerns that only a small number of soldiers are able to leave for peace keeping duties as most are not meeting Health Audit requirements. As part of his speech
Apart from normal church services all other meetings will now require a permit. This was the message relayed to two church denominations by the Fiji Police Force who met at their headquarters yesterday. Methodist Churc
Exclusive dealing is illegal and schools should refrain from encouraging such dealing practices at their school. Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Premila Kumar said that this has become a common practice during the start
