Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Former Solomon Islands Attorney General Julian Moti is likely to sue the Solomon Islands Government for his illegal deportation to Australia in 2007. This was after the Highest Court in Australia halted Australia'
Good News for bread lovers, as the Retail prices of bread is expected to decrease from today. The Attorney General and Minister for Industry and Trade Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said that the approval for change in prices was
The court proceedings against five men charged with seditious offences will now be heard in closed court. Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili ruled this morning that members of the public and the media will be barred fro
The credibility of the Australian Council of Trade Unions' fact finding mission to Fiji next week is a concern to Government. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said calls by the Australian Council of Trade Unions
An interesting development is now being seen as this year more women who have been victims of domestic violence have reported their cases to the Police than the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre. In the past the cases rep
A number of people and communities are now stepping up and taking action to ensure that they have zero tolerance on domestic violence in the country. With the Domestic Violence Decree in force, the government is now
Government has assured executives of the Vatukoula Gold Mines of their support in the construction of a new power plant. The construction of the new plant will provide balance to the production costs which largely are a
The government revealed that it will ensure that the issue of legitimacy for the new electoral system is addressed before the next elections. While speaking during the AG’s Conference, Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed
As preparations for a new constitution is set to start next year, Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says people including governments should always ensure that they do not breach the rights stated in the constitution.
Christmas is not all about sharing gifts but is also about giving joy to the unfortunate ones. It will be a special and fun fill day for 26 children of Dilkusha Children’s Home in Nausori who will be going out for
The Electoral Commission is expected to undergo reforms in an effort to create an environment for free and fair elections in 2014. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum said inefficiencies in the previous election proces
Although the Digicel Fiji Sevens team lost out to England in the semifinals by 19-12 in Dubai his morning, they still lead the points table with 39 points. The Ben Ryan coached England side, successfully defended their
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team’s efforts of trying to win a back to back title for the first time in the World Sevens Series in Dubai was spoiled by England this morning. England successfully defended their Dubai Se
The Digicel Fiji 7s team has suffered a big blow ahead of the quarter-finals of the Dubai 7s tournament. The team now only has 10 players after Livai Ikanikoda and Sitiveni Waqa were ruled out for the remaining matches.
The 31-14 victory over Samoa this morning has put a lot of confidence in the Digicel Fiji Sevens team going into the quarter-finals. In their earlier pool games Fiji managed to outclass Argentina by 40-7 and Fiji demoli
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team is through to the cup quarter finals of the Dubai Sevens. Their match is against Australia at 8.08pm today. This after Fiji defeated Samoa this morning 31-14. Winger Joeli Lutumailagi cont
Fiji has to move away from appointing people that you know, to merit based appointments to ensure that the best person gets the job. While speaking during the Attorney General's Conference on the topic of Public
As work is expected to start on the preparation of Fiji’s new constitution in September next year, Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said it’s simply not good enough to have a constitution if a government
The new style of rugby that the Digicel Fiji 7s team displayed at the Gold Coast 7s last weekend is driving the media and commentators wild in Dubai. Coach Alifereti Dere said that bringing back the flamboyant style of
Sanctions and Fiji’s suspension from the Pacific Islands Forum is only isolating Australia and is not really solving the issue. A new report published by the Australian Strategic Policies Institute has recommended
