Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
I never overruled the coach and all I was doing was instilling professional rugby discipline in the Digicel Fiji 7s team. Those are the words of Fiji 7s Manager to the Hong Kong and Australia 7s Talemo Waqa, after claim
The three week trial of the former Native Land Trust Board Director, Keni Dakuidreketi, former Managing Director Kalivati Bakani and Alanieta Vakatale has been deferred to sometime in June. The trial was set for the 2nd
The opening up of the EU market for local fish has seen investors interested in setting up shop in the country. After a number of years, Fiji has finally gained approval to export fish to the EU market after a ban was p
Out of the eight hundred fifty plus population in Fiji, only eleven thousand lives are insured. This is according to Pacific Financial Inclusion Task force Project Manager Tilman Bruett who said it is important for hous
The Easter Holidays turned tragic for a family of Vunisea, Kadavu on Friday when the head of a family was electrocuted. The 47 year old man was trying to repair live wires which were running from the power station to th
Fuel prices increase from today. Retail price for unleaded fuel increases by 13 cents to $2.50 a litre, Premix outboard fuel now cost $2.47 per litre which is an increase of 14 cents, the price of Diesel goes up by 21 c
A 69 year old man was rushed to hospital with minor burns after a fire destroyed their four bedroom corrugated iron and timber house in Balabala Crescent in New Town this morning. The other 10 members of the family were
Today is Easter Sunday or resurrection Sunday when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ. In Christianity it is believed that the rising from the dead of Christ is also a time that old habits are bu
Today is Easter Sunday or resurrection Sunday when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ. In Christianity it is believed that the rising from the dead of Christ is also a time that old habits are bu
The Fiji Prisons and Correctional Services will soon be relocating some prisoners from Suva to Levuka to address the overcrowding issues at the Korovou Prison. Spokesperson Ema Dimila said the Commissioner of Prisons Li
The Easter holidays turned tragic for a family in Yasawa after a 1-year-old girl drowned yesterday. The toddler’s mother left her in the care of her two other siblings aged 6 and 10 years old when she disappeared.
The Education Ministry has achieved another milestone in the signing of certificates by the permanent secretary Dr Brij Lal for the 50 schools that have registered with new names. Education Minister Filipe Bole is h
Easter is a time for personal reflection and assessment, a time to reflect upon and remember Jesus Christ's universal message of peace, love, and forgiveness. This is the message to the nation from the Prime Ministe
The Media Industry Development Authority, which has been set up under the Media Decree, said the media has to work on its trust in order to win the free space it is asking for. The authority said in its meetings, one
Taxi drivers are seeking an increase in fares as the new pricing for fuel will come into effect next Monday. Fiji Taxi Union General Secretary Rishi Ram said at the moment the taxi fare drop distance is 10 cents for eve
A strong warning has been sent out to a group of taxi drivers and operators who mainly operate in Nadi that they should stop colluding to defraud tourists and other members of the public. Land Transport Authority Ch
Church is a place of worship, not a marketplace for men to make money. Those are the words of Senior Methodist Church of Fiji Minister, Reverend Isireli Kacimaiwai with just a day away from the Easter weekend. Reverend
It is time that people change and accept us. That is the sentiment of 25 year old Lora Nayasa whose husband Luke is HIV positive. Lora who has been married to Luke for four years, is HIV negative along with their one y
More people are expected to be charged by FICAC in relation to the case involving Suva businessman Ben Padarath who has been charged with providing false information to a public servant. As Padarath appeared in the Suva
The High Court trial of former Native Land Trust Board Director Keni Dakuidreketi, former Managing Director Kalivati Bakani and former NLTB employee Alanieta Vakatale will get underway before High Court Judge Justice Dan
