Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Education Minister, Filipe Bole has today confirmed that some Primary schools in the country have been allowed to charge more than $10 fees for a child for a term. Bole said the Primary schools who have submitted their
The trial of the alleged fraud case of Suncourt Hardware Director Dhansukh Lal Bhikha and former Agriculture Ministry Principal Accounts Officer, Suliasi Sorovakatini has started in the Suva High Court today. The case r
The late former President and Tui Vuda, Ratu Josefa Iloilo will be laid to rest next Thursday. Permanent Secretary for Defence, Jale Fotofili said Ratu Iloilo’s final journey through Suva will begin next Monday.
The Fiji Rugby Union has today confirmed that it will assess the performance of the coach and management of the Digicel Fiji 7s team after the USA 7s. Some calls have been made for the removal of the coach, Iliesa Taniv
The traditional protocol continues in relation to the conveying of the message of the passing away of the late former President and Tui Vuda, Ratu Josefa Iloilo. Elders from the Vanua of Vuda traditionally conveyed the
Fiji Police remain tightlipped on whether any investigation has been conducted in relation to the tragic incident where a young Australian woman died while scuba diving in Fiji late last year. Fijivillage has questioned
A Sydney family is now struggling to find answers after a young woman died while scuba diving in Fiji late last year. 28 year old Amy O'Maley from Terrey Hills had been paired with a dive master while diving arou
Fiji's economy is projected to grow by 1.3 percent this year following a slight expansion of 0.1 percent forecast in 2010. The Reserve Bank of Fiji said visitor arrivals, gold production and consumer spending pick
The country's former President and Turaga Na Tui Vuda, Ratu Josefa Iloilo has passed away. Ratu Josefa Iloilo, who was 90, passed away at the Suva Private Hospital on Sunday morning, and arrangements are now being
A former political advisor and speech writer to the late former President Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, David Seidler, has hit the big time in Hollywood after being nominated for an Academy Award for “The Kings Speech
Two businessmen will appear in the Nadi Magistrates court this morning in relation to the alleged murder of Kamlesh Nanda who was killed in September 2006. The two brothers who are from Nausori and Samabula respectively
The Digicel Fiji 7's team will have to do a lot of soul searching for next weekend's USA 7's after failing to defend the New Zealand 7's yesterday. Fiji failed to impress in their 12-5 loss to Samoa in t
The Digicel Fiji 7's team has bowed out of the New Zealand 7's tournament after going down to Samoa by 12-5 in the cup quarter-finals. Fiji was kept at bay throughout the match and the team was scoreless in the
The Digicel Fiji 7's team remains on track to defend the New Zealand 7's title after coming through their pool undefeated. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side defeated France 42-nil in their opening pool game yeste
The Digicel Fiji 7s team is through to the Cup quarter-finals of the New Zealand 7s tournament after defeating Canada 38-0 in the second pool match a few minutes ago. Seremaia Burotu got his hat trick in the match after
The Digicel Fiji 7's team has started its campaign at the New Zealand 7's tournament on a high after beating France by 42-0 in the first match. Captain, Emosi Vucago opened the score sheet for Fiji after he
“We will give it our best shot”. That is the assurance from Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula ahead of their opening pool game against France at 1.44 this afternoon. After wrapping up their preparation
A new Commanding Officer of the Third Infantry Regiment or the 3FIR Unit will be appointed tomorrow. Military spokesperson, Lt Colonel Neumi Leweni said the ceremony for the change of command of the 3FIR Unit will take
The country is now officially called Republic of Fiji. Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, Colonel Pio Tikoduadua said the name, Republic of the Fiji Islands, as stated in the 1997 constitution
Despite the dismal political standoff between Fiji and New Zealand and their strong rivalry in the rugby field, the relationship between the Fiji Police Force and its New Zealand counterpart remains intact. Last week, a
