Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Disbarred lawyer Doctor Mohammed Shamsud-Dean Sahu Khan has revealed through a video conference that he has taken some documents and files overseas in relation to his case before the Independent Legal Services Commissio
There are revelations today that a group of civil servants who are members of the Fiji Public Service Association are now gathering signatures for a petition to seek the removal of their General Secretary, Rajeshwar Sing
Disbarred lawyer, Doctor Mohammad Shamsud-Dean Sahu Khan is expected to be cross examined through a video conference call later today in relation to his case before the Independent Legal Services Commission. This mornin
The danger of lawsuits has prompted New Zealand and Australian trade unions to back away from industrial action involving airlines serving Fiji. NZ Council of Trade Unions Secretary, Peter Conway has told Radio NZ that
Fiji’s National Carrier, Air Pacific has announced that it has successfully secured an injunction against the Australian Transport Workers Union to stop it from pursuing unlawful industrial action that would have i
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has today stressed that the threat or imposition of trade union sanctions by the Australian unions will not change the government’s stand to have elections in 2014. Comm
The Fiji Australia Business Council is today calling on the Australian government to stand by their government policy and keep trade and politics separate. The Business Council’s call followed the threat of the tr
The Prime Minister is calling on the Australian and NZ trade unions not to be trapped in the political agenda of some local trade unionists who are now pushing for trade union sanctions against Fiji. Commodore Voreqe Ba
The Fiji government stresses that it has not implemented any draconian laws in the country that has violated workers rights. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said trade unionists like Felix Anthony and others have b
The Fiji government is calling on the trade unions in Australia and New Zealand to properly assess what is happening in Fiji and not just listen to trade unionists like Felix Anthony, Daniel Urai and Rajeshwar Singh who
Any school between the Suva and Nausori corridor that is facing water disruptions since this morning can close. Permanent Secretary for Education, Doctor Brij Lal said there is a policy in place where a school can close
The Prime Minister said there are certain individuals that undermine the country however most Fijians are loyal to Fiji’s new vision. Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama made these comments while officially launching the
An additional 55 soldiers are leaving for Iraq following an approval of a request by the United Nations. The first batch of 18 soldiers left over the weekend and another 18 Fiji soldiers left for Iraq this morning. Lan
Vodafone Fiji clarified that no military personnel in the history of the mobile phone company have ever been permitted to enter Vodafone’s exchange or monitor calls. Vodafone Fiji’s Chairman, Lionel Yee said
Twenty buses around the country have been suspended from providing services. Land Transport Authority Media Officer Dorine Narayan said they are focusing on bus defects as part of LTA’s nationwide bus fleet inspec
A new Corporations Decree is expected to be passed in Fiji this year. Former High Court Judge Nazhat Shameem said the decree will be modeled either on the New Zealand legislation or on the Australian Corporations Act.
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully said the New Zealand Government has not softened its visa policy for members of Fiji’s military. Prime Minister John Key and Mr McCully appeared to send mixed messages on Fr
Good news for farmers who are finding difficulties in looking for overseas market access for the produce. The Australian government through AusAid has funded the Pacific Horticulture and Agricultural Market Access progr
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said some terrible decisions were made by the Fiji National Provident Fund between the 1980s and the early 2000 decade. While speaking on Public Sector Reform at the Certified Practi
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the mindset of many trade unions limits the progress of public sector reforms and he further questions the motives or the agenda of certain trade union officials. While speaking
