Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The National Peoples Charter Advisory Council has impressed upon the government that the processes of preparing a new constitution must be fast-tracked through the establishment of a Constitution Commission and appointme
The time period for the execution of the arrest warrant against former 3FIR Commanding Officer, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba has been extended to the 3rd of August. Chief Magistrate, Usaia Ratuvili granted the extension af
Former Land Force Commander, Pita Driti will appear in the Suva Magistrates court today. He is facing two counts of uttering seditious comments and one count of inciting mutiny. Driti is represented by Suva lawyer Fil
Currently around 28,000 people in Fiji do not have jobs. National Employment Centre CEO Viliame Baledrokadroka said they are looking at reducing this number to 14,000 by the end of this year. Baledrokadroka said t
Government will not be making any further comments in relation to fugitive Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara as the case is before the courts. Permanent Secretary for Information Sharon Smith Johns confirmed this today after
The million dollar Bauxite mining operation in Bua has been further delayed. This report from our Reporter Tokasa Rainima who is in Bua. This is the third delay that the owners Aurum Mining Limited are facing,
Two people are now being brought to Suva from Lakeba in Lau for allegedly forging the signatures of village representatives in a letter to the Prime Minister asking him not to visit the island. Police Spokesperson Inspe
PSC Chairman, Josefa Seruilagilagi said this has been made possible through control measures put in by PSC, through freeze on appointments, restrictions on acting and temporary appointments and reduction of appointments
Fiji is now ranked fourth in the overall IRB World 7s standing after defeating Samoa 26-14 in the Plate final in the Scotland 7s this morning. Metuisela Talebula ran in two tries while Nikola Matawalu and Leone Nakarawa
The Digicel Fiji 7s team is through to the quarter finals at the Scotland 7s. The team is to go down the same road they traveled in Murrayfield to the one they faced in London last week. Barring any upset, if Fiji bea
Convicted rapist - Petero Bai is now on the run. Fiji Prisons and Correctional Services Spokesperson, Josefa Matau confirms that Bai escaped around 11.30am today while working at the Nasinu cemetery with fellow inmates.
Many braved the wet weather condition yesterday to witness the opening acts of the four international entertainers at the Fiji Showcase 2011 and they were surprised with the stunning acts. Fijivillage news saw many s
Emergency Fiji passports will be issued from next week for people who need to travel immediately. Director of Immigration, Major Nemani Vuniwaqa said the 17,500 passports that were due to arrive today, has been delayed
He was in it from the start but he is now changing after running away from the court case. Those are the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama after comments by Ratu Tevita Mara that he did not agree wit
The Fiji Showcase 2011 will be a child's fantasy dream come true. That is the promise of the four overseas entertainers who will be at Fiji's biggest trade and entertainment show. Fiji Showcase Mascot, Cookie t
The trade of any public infrastructure metal is prohibited. That is the stand being taken by Government in gazetting the Scrap Metal Trade Decree 2011, which now has set penalties for those who try to sell and buy any p
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said he has always made decisions that are fair and just for all citizens of the country and he has rubbished comments made by fugitive, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara that Attor
The International Rugby Board states that it is working with the New Zealand Government to ensure that the members of the Fiji Rugby World Cup squad can compete in the tournament. While responding to questions sent by F
Fiji Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is today questioning NZ Prime Minister, John Key's motive in suggesting that fugitive, Ratu Tevita Mara may be granted political asylum by NZ. Commodore Bainimar
The six Prisons officers who allegedly beat up a nightclub manager in Suva over the weekend have been remanded in custody. The six charged with one count each of abduction and a count each of intent to cause grievous
