Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The de-registering of a shipping vessel, in this case the MV Princess Ashika, does not necessarily mean it is not fit to sail the seas. This has been clarified by Transport Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete who
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has today confirmed that cabinet will make the decision on the appointment of the President later. Commodore Bainimarama said there is no hurry and Vice President, Ratu Epeli
The Tongan skipper of the sunken vessel MV Princess Ashika said authorities knew the ship had problems but he was pressured into sailing her anyway. In an interview with 3 News, Captain Maka Tuputupu explained how he ha
The 32 year old father of Lekutu, Bua, who allegedly murdered his 14 month old baby over the weekend has been charged with one count of murder. The father will appear in the Labasa Magistrate’s Court today. Polic
Yet another official approach is expected to be made this week to the Australian High Commissioner to Fiji James Batley to upgrade the status of Fiji's Acting High Commissioner to Australia. Prime Minister Commodore
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has admitted for the first time that everyone knew that the 1997 constitution would have to be abrogated at some stage following the events of December 5th, 2006. Speaking to
The 4R Electric Ba soccer team has created history in the INKK Mobile Battle of the Giants after beating the Shop and Save Lautoka soccer team 1-nil. Ba is the first team to win the BOG title for the 4th year in a row.
It’s a first in the history of the position of the President of Fiji, as Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda was officially farewelled by Government yesterday. Both former President, the late Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau
Outgoing President Ratu Josefa Iloilo will be accorded a state farewell at a ceremony this afternoon at the coronation grounds at Government House. There will be formal traditional presentations from the provinces of Ba
Anger is growing in Tonga as the people in the island kingdom learn that their King left for a holiday hours after being told about the MV Princess Ashika tragedy in which at least 60 people are feared dead. Radio New Z
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has today revealed that Fiji will withdraw from the Pacific trade agreements PICTA and PACER. This follows the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum's decision to leave Fiji out o
The number of people missing after the tragic sinking of the MV Princess Ashika in the Tongan waters has risen again. The missing number of people is now 64 as Tongan Police have received confirmation that there were 11
The Prime Minister said it is a sad day today that Niue Premier Toke Talagi has called for civil disobedience in Fiji while making his address as the outgoing chairman of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum in Cairns. Com
The government has accused the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Tuiloma Slade of poor leadership and practicing double standards in relation to Fiji. Newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affiars, Ratu Inoke Kubu
The Prisons Department is proposing to set up a commercial arm in future to utilise the 1,000 acres of land around the Naboro prison complex. Deputy Prison Commissioner Auta Moceisuva revealed this to members of the Lau
TFL customers will now be able to call various countries using the 00 service after FINTEL lifted its block of international calls and the two companies will have to come up with a commercial agreement by 12th August. A
It is the end of an era for him at Courts Homecentres Fiji but outgoing managing director James Datta said it is definitely not the end of the road for him. Datta who relinquished his position as Courts managing directo
No final decision has been made on the request from the Fiji Electricity Authority for an increase in tariffs as confusion now surrounds the statement released by cabinet on Monday night which announced an increase in FE
As the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum officially kicks off in Cairns later this morning, there are clear indications that attempts by Australia and New Zealand to put the Fiji issue aside for now may be frustrated after t
There are reports now emerging that the Samoan Prime Minister, Tuilaepa is trying to push for the relocation of the Forum Secretariat from Fiji to another country. As the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum meeting continues
