Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
A long standing call for a change in the distribution of native land lease money to ensure that there is equal share, has now been addressed. The previous legislated practice of native land lease money distribution was
Native landowners who are leasing their land will now receive equal funds as part of the money received by the Native Land Trust Board. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has directed the NLTB to immediately a
The Health Ministry has clarified that hospital fees and charges will only be paid by patients admitted in only the Paying Wards of the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Lautoka, Labasa, Nadi and Savusavu hospitals. Spok
Fiji citizens can now apply for seasonal work in the United States after Fiji was included in a newly revised list of eligible nations by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. AFP news agency reports that in tota
There are now high hopes that the behavior and conduct of Public Service Vehicle drivers will dramatically improve following the implementation of the drivers Code of Conduct. The code covers bus, taxi and mini bus driv
The $4.1 million worth of machinery given by the Chinese government will ensure reduction in costs to carry out major capital and infrastructure works. Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Han Zhiqang and Prime Minister Commod
Lautoka Police are questioning a man in relation to an alleged murder of a 43 year old woman in Lautoka over the weekend. The victim was on her way to visit her sister when she was allegedly stabbed on the neck as she w
The Transport Industry is bracing itself for huge increase in fuel prices from tomorrow. The Fiji Bus Operators Association said they are ready to absorb the increase as no further submissions will be made to the govern
Fiji's international carrier has clarified that they are still in the process of determining what actions needs to be taken to ensure a successful future. This follows an article in the local dailies which said
Police are looking for a 16-year-old boy who has been missing since Wednesday night. Oscar Mafi is supposed to be turning sixteen today however he was last seen leaving his home in Kinoya with his three dogs and is mis
The prices of 75 basic essential pharmaceutical products will be reduced by an average of thirty percent from the 21st of this month. Dr Mahendra Reddy said the basic medication range from Paracetamol, Amoxycillin, Tyle
The prices of 74 basic essential pharmaceutical products will be reduced by an average of 30 percent from the 21st of this month. This is the price control determination by the Commerce Commission, after several months
The International Rugby Board has stated that the specific issue raised by the government relating to the Fiji Rugby Union lottery is entirely a matter between the Commerce Commission and the FRU and does not require
All the board members of the Fiji Rugby Union have stepped down from their positions. This has been revealed by Sports Minister, Filipe Bole a few minutes ago after Bole met with FRU's Interim Chairman, Rafaele Kasi
Cost restructuring, rationalisation processes and proper plans need to be implemented to ensure Fiji's international carrier, Air Pacific continues to grow for the benefit of the airline company and the country as a
Consumers will have to pay the increased 15% VAT on their electricity bills for the month of December 2010. Fijivillage News received a number of complaints from listeners who were outraged after discovering that the
A meeting is expected to take place between the Sports Minister, Filipe Bole and a group of Fiji Rugby Union executives soon. Bole has confirmed to Fijivillage that he has received a letter from FRU's Interim Chai
Dialogue is the way to go. That is now the stand of the Fiji Rugby Union Board as it tries to have a meeting with the Sports Minister, Filipe Bole to resolve the differences that have emerged following the FRU World Cup
The special Fiji Rugby Union Board meeting has just come to an end and the Chairman of the FRU Board, Bill Gavoka has stepped aside from the position although he remains on the FRU board. Fijivillage News has received
The Commerce Commission has made it's position clear that it wants the Fiji Rugby Union World Cup lottery to be redrawn. The commission's findings allege that documentary evidence gathered shows that a total of
