Features

Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.

Latest Features

18,502 articles
Feature

9 plead guilty to drunk driving

An Official at the Prime Minister’s Office, a Military Attaché with the Ministry of Works, a driver with the Papua New Guniea High Commission, a taxi driver and a youth were amongst 9 men who spent the night

1 min read
Feature

Family in shock after fire destroyed home

Sitting in front of the charred remains of their home with tears in their eyes, a family of 13 is still in shock after a fire destroyed their house in Shalimar Street Raiwasa early this morning. The family was at a Boxi

1 min read
Feature

Lelean classrooms destroyed in fire

A fire destroyed three classrooms at the Lelean Memorial School in Davuilevu last night. Nausori police have confirmed that a report was received at around 9:55 last night and by the time fire fighters and police arrive

1 min read
Feature

Drunk drivers released on bail

A surveyor has been fined $250 and disqualified from driving for six months by the Suva Magistrates court today. Magistrate Mary Muir fined Apisai Tadulala Tuiloa after he admitted to the charges of dangerous driving, d

1 min read
Feature

5 spend Christmas in police custody

A taxi driver is currently admitted at the Suva hospital while two others were treated and sent home after the vehicle they were travelling in was involved in a head on collision. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra con

1 min read
Feature

Man in custody after alleged break-in

A 30 year old man is spending his Christmas in police custody after he was caught red handed hiding after break in into a house last night. Labasa Police confirms that the 30 year old broke into the house of a manager l

1 min read
Feature

Presidents Christmas message

It is time to reflect on the new beginnings our nation has embarked on. That is the message from the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau in his Christmas message to the people of Fiji as he urged the nation to work together

1 min read
Feature

Last minute rush for Christmas shopping

Tis the season to be jolly and merry. That is the feeling and excitement on the streets as people are looking forward to having an enjoyable Christmas tomorrow. Many people have told Fijivillage that Christmas is a tim

1 min read
Feature

Early morning collision in Koronivia

A car and a three tonne truck collided head on near Koronivia Research station this morning at around 6. The driver of the car and some passengers from the truck have received injuries and have been taken to Nausori hos

1 min read
Feature

Retail, commercial, liquor trading hours extended

The retail and commercial trading hours for the whole of Fiji has been extended to 9pm daily while the liquor trading hours has been extended for all the different categories as of today. This sees nightclubs in design

1 min read
Feature

Reddy confident in Fiji economy

With just days remaining for the year to come to an end, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Sada Reddy is confident that 2010 will be a good year for the country's economy. Reddy said everything is on track a

1 min read
Feature

Labasa man arrested for alleged rape

Police have arrested a 48 year old man from Labasa who is alleged to have raped his defacto wife last week on Friday. The man was taken into custody on Monday and is currently being questioned. According to police, the

1 min read
Feature

Think of elderly this Christmas

While many people will be celebrating Christmas with loved ones, there are many unfortunate people who are away from their families. Among them are the residents of the Samabula Old People's home who do not have the

1 min read
Feature

Sleep in cell if you drink and drive

Sleep in the police cell this Christmas weekend if you drink and drive. That is the stern message to drivers from the Fiji Police Force. Director of Traffic, Mahesh Mishra said they want to have an Accident Free Festi

1 min read
Feature

More Aussie tourists expected

Fiji should be expecting an influx of Australian tourists within the next few months. These are the words of the managing director for One World Flight Centre Rajjat Chaudhry, who is the agent for Pacific Blue in Fiji,

1 min read
Feature

Cyclone damage reports to be released tomorrow

The initial damage assessment reports from the four divisions following Tropical Cyclone Mick is expected to be released tomorrow. Acting Director DISMAC Pajiliai Dobui said they are still receiving and compiling report

1 min read
Feature

Over 100 still at evacuation camps

More than 100 families are still living at evacuation camps in certain parts of the country a week after Tropical Cyclone Mick passed the Fiji group. Acting Director DISMAC Pajiliai Dobui said 13 evacuation centres are

1 min read
Feature

Devastation reports still pouring in

Seven days since Tropical Cyclone Mick passed through Viti Levu, reports of devastation are still pouring into the National Centre for Disaster. Acting Director for DISMAC Pajiliai Dobui said that they have already comp

1 min read
Feature

Sad Christmas for family

With just 5 days to go for Christmas, 3 young girls have lost their father Joji Talairatu 39 after he was killed in a head-on collision in Afghanistan on Tuesday, December 8. The three girls namely Samailagi Maritina 15

1 min read
Feature

2 in hospital after stabbing incident

Two people are admitted in a critical condition at Lautoka hospital after they were allegedly stabbed during a drinking party early yesterday morning. Assistant Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the 28

1 min read