Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The lack of finance in the country is the main cause of deaths of people suffering from kidney problems in Fiji. This is the sentiment of Doctor Joji Malani of the Fiji School of Medicine at the National Health Symposiu
A 47 year old man of Navua died after he was struck with a cane knife in Navua yesterday afternoon. Regional Police Commander Southern, SSP Ravi Narayan has confirmed that a 65 year old man is in custody and is under in
Only 16 per cent of the country's population live to 50 years of age while only 8 per cent live beyond 60 years of age. This is according to Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma in relation to NCD's in the country whi
The Public Service Commission has directed all Permanent Secretaries and government heads of departments not to purchase materials from four hardware companies unless it is approved by the Finance Minister, Commodore Vor
It's a day of celebration for the Muslim community who after a month of fasting are celebrating Eid today. Fiji Muslim League, President Hafiz Khan said that Eid signifies unity as it brings all communities together
The Prime Minister and Minister for Natural Disaster Management Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama will make a decision in the days ahead on whether to declare a state of drought in the western division. With no rain in s
Full particulars of the alleged offences faced by former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase and former Fijian Holdings Limited CEO, Sitiveni Weleilakeba have been revealed as the decision to consolidate their charges was
We are expecting a 60, 70 or even 80 per cent loss in tonnage of sugar cane production. This is the reality that sugar cane farmers in the Western Division are facing as a result of the impact of the prolonged dry spell
The Fiji Police have now confirmed that the recent theft of money from a cargo container did not occur in Fiji. Police are saying that after preliminary investigations, they can confirm the theft was committed offshore
Members of the Diplomatic Corps based in Suva were recently briefed by the Deputy Secretary Strategic Framework for Change Coordinating Office Filimone Kau on the Strategic Framework for Change. The briefing themed &qu
As a decision is expected to be made today on whether a nationwide drought will be officially declared, revelations are now coming to light that Fiji will ideally need over a month of solid torrential rain nationwide to
Part of the new $20 notes that was stolen from Suva's Kings Wharf over the weekend are already in circulation and Police are now calling on the members of the public to assist them in apprehending the people who sto
An experience that will not be forgotten for the rest of our lives. Those were the comments made by the Tagicakibau family after they were woken up by the terrifying earthquake at 4am Saturday at their home in Christchu
Serious concerns have been raised on the number of breakdowns at the four sugar mills during this crushing season. Sugar Cane Growers Council Chief Executive, Sundresh Chetty said the mills encountered numerous breakdo
Police are now interviewing the people who knew about the $1 million coming into the country for the Reserve Bank of Fiji on Friday night, following the revelation that the large amount of cash in new $20 notes has gone
The investigation into the $1 million heist at the Suva Wharf has widened as the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority and Fiji Ports Corporation are trying to establish where their security measures failed. FIRCA
The People's Concerned Network is hopeful that the Lagilagi Pilot Project at Jittu Estate aimed at housing 162 squatter families, will lead to the end of squatting for the other 200 informal settlements around the co
A special Police task force is now investigating a case whereby a substantial amount of money has been reported missing from the Kings Wharf, in Suva last night. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri con
The Domestic Violence Decree is in force and is being implemented by the Courts in Fiji and by the Fiji Police Force. But one leading womens organisation maintains that it is not in force. It all started when Fij
Police are investigating a case whereby the body of a newborn baby was brought to the Nausori Health Centre on Friday morning by a 23 year old woman. Nausori Police have confirmed that the body was packed in a sack and
