Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
A 62-year-old man of Navua is in police custody for allegedly indecently assaulting a 4-year-old girl last week. The victim and the suspect are related. The alleged incident took place last week where it is alleged tha
To ensure that the Fiji National Provident Fund does not incur any further losses through the Momi Bay Resort project and has control over the property, the government promulgated the Momi Decree yesterday. As a number
It is all rubbish and people should not believe the garbage that is being circulated by some false prophets on a disaster in Fiji next Wednesday based on a prophecy by a pastor from Nadi. Those are the words of Prime Mi
The Prime Minister's office and the Lands Ministry are now trying to ascertain the amount of agricultural land which is lying idle and can be utilized for improving the economy. A member of the Strategic Framework f
The Office of the Chief Registrar has 583 pending cases to deal with regarding complaints against legal practitioners in Fiji. The Chief Registrar Ana Rokomokoti has confirmed that in May 2009, her office inherited 350
That is the sound of the famous "vuvuzela" in this year's World Cup Soccer currently underway in South Africa. It is causing a lot of distraction for the teams. Fiji does not have to worry about that
The Permanent Secretary for the Public Service Commission has admitted that one of the main problems for failing to achieve the relevant pillar in the People Charter is that the PSC often fails to meet expectations. A
Some major changes are expected in the civil service over the next four years, which could lead to job losses but hopes are high at this stage that workers may be absorbed by companies taking up government works. Pri
Fiji imports about 16,000 tonnes of potatoes valued at $17 million each year and attempts are now being made to reduce the importation of potatoes. Potato imports have drastically increased over the last 20 years as in
A leading Hardware outlet in Fiji, R.C Manubhai is threatening legal action against the Commerce Commission challenging the validity of the court orders it obtained to search the hardware company files for information.
Some relief for consumers as the price of motor spirits, diesel, kerosene and premix outboard fuel decreases effective from tomorrow. The Price and Incomes Board confirmed that the price of motor spirit decreases from $
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has called on civil servants to serve the people and ensure that they are carrying out their necessary responsibilities according to the posts that they hold. Commodore Bainim
The Prime Minister on his recent tours around the country has highlighted the need for the better utilisation of idle land, and the Native Lands Trust Board said they are working towards ensuring that this is done accord
The Fiji Police Force has warned hardware companies to cooperate with the Officials of the Commerce Commission who are carrying out an investigation into the pricing of hardware materials. As police investigate an alleg
The Commerce Commission has requested police protection for its staff after a Staff investigating hardware companies was allegedly threatened and assaulted. Commission Chairman Dr. Mahendra Reddy alleges that the attack
Over the last 15 years timber production has fallen notably however this can all change if stakeholders work together to enhance the capacity of resource owners. Reserve Bank Governor Sada Reddy while speaking at the Fi
The Governor of the Reserve Bank, Sada Reddy said the biggest challenge facing the government of the day is how they can raise investment and exports in the country. Speaking to the members of the Fiji Institute of Acco
The total contingent liabilities of the government stood at $1.7 billion in 2009 and the government must stop guaranteeing loans for institutions which becomes a liability to the State. Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor Sad
Ratepayers have now started to make arrangements to pay up their dues. These are the words of Suva City Council Special Administrator, Chandu Umaria who said some ratepayers have come forward to make arrangements to pay
The Flying Fijians started their defense of their Pacific Nations title with a win in Lautoka this afternoon after they beat Japan by 22-8. Fiji came out with three tries to Nikola Matawalu, Timoci Nagusa and Iliesa Ker
