Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
A new report published by the Australian Strategic Policies Institute has recommended that the relationship between Australia and Fiji needs to be addressed at the highest level. It says this should not be done by pre-c
Re-engage with Fiji. That is the advice given to the Australian government in a new report released a few days ago. It is a review of how Australia is engaging in the South Pacific has called for sweeping changes in ho
It is illegal to sit on carries or twin cabs trays which do not have canopies. This has been confirmed by Land Transport Authority CEO, Naisa Tuinaceva after Fijivillage raised the question on whether it is appropria
The Suva Magistrates Court has ruled this afternoon that Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has legal authority to bring charges against the accused person and has authority to conduct prosecution. While mak
The government is now focusing on reducing deficits and maintaining an efficient market for government securities and prepaying expensive loans. Government bonds have been mostly taken up by FNPF and insurance companies
The Fiji Dairy Cooperative Limited will have a new owner by next year. Executive Chair, Adrian Sofield said this is in line with the restructure that will benefit the company in the future. Sofield said that they h
As just a few weeks remain for higher penalties for tax evaders to be announced, the authorities are stressing to people to pay their taxes. It has been highlighted that this year direct taxes which are PAYE, corpo
The government will soon announce the company that will supply the necessary equipment and conduct electronic voter registration in Fiji from early next year. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said with plans to
Those parents who cannot afford their child’s school fees can seek the Ministry of Educations assistance. This is the clarification from Minister for Education Filipe Bole after Fijivillage raised the issue on who
Christopher Pryde has been appointed as the new Director of Public Prosecutions by the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau today. Pryde will replace outgoing DPP, Ayesha Jinasena who is returning home to Sri Lanka. Pryde&
Attorney General and Commerce Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum stressed that the decision to have certain items under price control are well thought out and to also ensure that there is actual and true competition. Sayed-K
Work on Fiji’s new constitution will start in September next year and the government has confirmed that a constitutional office will be established in 2012. A sum of $450,000 has been allocated in the 2012 Nationa
Laucala Bay Secondary School will close down in three years time. This is the confirmation from Education Minister Filipe Bole after Fijivillage asked Bole to clarify if any other government schools were closing. Filip
Digicel Fiji 7s captain Setefano Cakau and Naitasiri hillman, Jimilai Naikadawa have been ruled out of the Dubai 7s weekend because of injury. Coach Alifereti Dere confirmed to Fijivillage this afternoon that Aminiasi N
The last time the Digicel Fiji 7s team won in a World Series 7s tournament was in Wellington last year. Vice-captain Osea Kolinisau said the loss to New Zealand by 28-5 in pool play reassured them to do better to beat
It was sweet revenge for the Digicel Fiji 7s team after they demolished New Zealand 26-12 in the Gold Coast 7s final in Australia. Fiji outscored New Zealand four tries to two in a pulsating final. New Zealand earlier
The Fiji National Sevens Team have finally ended their two years winless drought at the Gold Coast Sevens last night after beating New Zealand in the Final by 26-12. New Zealand beat Fiji in pool play but Fiji turned th
If the pension arrangement was not reviewed the Fiji National Provident Fund would have started making losses. FNPF CEO, Aisake Taito explains that current FNPF Assets is $3.7 billion, members balance $2.9 billion i
The 2012 National Budget has seen major cuts in personal and corporate taxes, targeted tax increases for luxury items and the introduction of some new levies to provide expanded services to the people. Many have come ou
It’s National Budget day today and as the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama gets ready to present the 2012 National Budget to the people, people are now waiting to find out how t
