Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Discussions are still being held in relation to the cut off age of buses operating on our roads. Following number of buses getting involved in accidents, Fijivillage raised the question with the Transport Ministry on wh
Attorney General and Trade and Industry Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has called a meeting tomorrow of all stakeholders affected by the air cargo transport issue. Sayed-Khaiyum said the goal of the meeting will be to re
New Zealand is back on top of the rugby world with the All Blacks ending their 24 year Rugby World Cup losing drought beating France 8-7 in the Rugby World Cup final last night. After a nail biting 80 minute game in whi
Just hours remain for the clash of the Southern and Northern hemisphere, the All Blacks and France in the grand final of the Rugby World Cup. New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is calling on his players to rise to the oc
The time has come for the two powerhouse rugby nations to fight for the most prestigious trophy. For the All Blacks the message from their captain, Richie McCaw is simple, Leave nothing to chance. McCaw is urging his A
Prepare to wind your clocks one hour ahead as daylight saving starts from tomorrow. Members of the public are reminded to change their time to one hour ahead at 2am. Labour Minister Filipe Bole made the Daylight Saving
Australia have secured third place in the Rugby World Cup with a 21-18 win over Wales in the Bronze Final last night. The win marks the Wallabies first on Eden Park since 1986 and ends their disappointing World Cup camp
As the Fiji National Provident Fund gets ready to make the formal announcement of changes to the pension scheme next month, it was announced today that the Fund has achieved a net operating surplus of $242.6 million for
More than $1.6 million in bonus payment has been approved by the government to the employees of six state owned enterprises that out performed during the 2009 and 2010 fiscal years according to the Public Enterprise Mini
It’s full steam ahead for the All Blacks, who have made no changes to the starting team to contest the Rugby World Cup against France on Sunday. The side to be captained by Richie McCaw features just one change on
Top secret information has emerged in Honiara outlining the Australian government and RAMSI’s negligence; thus breaching the country’s constitution which led to the 2006 April riots. Documents obtained by Th
Teachers have the right to keep students out of class if they arrive late to school. This is according to the Ministry of Education after Fijivillage raised the issue that some students who arrive even 5 minutes late to
75 families in a squatter settlement area in Badrau, Ba will soon receive land titles and leases for 99 years. The Ministry of Local Government had earlier revealed that squatter settlements is a major problem in the co
The fight to contain the population explosion and migration of American Iguana’s from Qamea to neighboring islands continues. Nature Fiji-Mareqeti Viti Conservation Coordinator, Nunia Thomas said that in the past
The Agriculture Ministry is now hoping that the Public Enterprises Ministry sets up a meeting with Air Pacific this week to discuss the issue of reduction in cargo space which will affect the export of fresh fruit and ve
A 64 year old woman lost her life in an accident in Nadi yesterday morning. Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed the elderly woman was taking her husband to the hospital when her vehicle allegedly c
The new B737-800 plane for Fiji's international carrier, Air Pacific has arrived in the country and airline CEO, Dave Pflieger said this is the first step in their fleet renewal process. This will see the end of the
In just about two weeks from now, the government will announce the successful applicant that will supply the Electronic Voter Registration machines. Acting Prime Minister and Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum gave t
As the country prepares to celebrate Diwali next week, the Chief Justice has focused on the bigger task ahead to return Fiji to democracy. While speaking at the Diwali celebrations organised by the Indian Cultural Cente
The Health Ministry is now reviewing the country's water standards and its fluoride levels due to the continuing serious dental problems in the country. The last survey which was carried out showed that 88 percent o
