Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Raiwaqa Bus operations continue this morning with management saying it will only comment once investigations are completed into an accident involving one of its buses yesterday afternoon. The Land Transport Authority wi
Police have questioned and released two on-line journalists of a Fiji based website who were taken into custody on Saturday. Director Police Operations, Waisea Tabakau confirmed earlier today that the two were taken in
Three men have been sentenced to upto 3 years imprisonment for their role in the BP Service Station Robbery in Nabua in March. 22yr old Jeke Koroi, 20yr old Eliki Qalubau and 22yr old Lepani Matea pleaded guilty to char
Do not expect any returns for at least a year, but in the end and in the long run, you, the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) members will gain. Those were the words of Natadola Bay Resort Project Chairman Felix Antho
As we pay tribute to mothers around the country on this Mothers day, a mother of five children who is also a Resident Magistrate believes that all Homes for the elderly should be closed down and children should be made t
This is the one Sunday in the year that Mother's take prominence, not only at home, but also at Church. Wesley Yarawa Women's Fellowship President and mother of four Loata Ledua said the mums at their church wil
President Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda was touched to see the chiefs from the 20 districts in the Ba Province pay him a traditional visit today to support him in taking the country forward. Speaking to more than 60 c
Fiji's Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the Forum Ministerial Contact Group can have discussions with the Fiji government. However, Sayed-Khaiyum said the group should not come with pre-conceived idea
Two people died in Wainibuka, Tailevu yesterday afternoon after the car they were in, collided head on with a grader. According to police, the 35yr old driver together with the 20yr old passenger were coming towards Suv
The Pacific Islands Forum through the Ministerial Contact Group wants to have a meeting with the Fiji government. Forum Chair and Niue Premier Toke Talagi said plans are underway to try to speak to Commodore Frank Baini
The Lands Ministry has implemented a number of measures recently to achieve a 50% reduction in civil service costs. Permanent Secretary Maria Matavewa confirmed the measures are mostly cutting down on operational costs
Two members of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum have indicated that they want the regional body to reconsider its suspension of Fiji. The ABC reports that Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Dr. Derek Sikua has disclosed h
The future of Air Fiji Limited is still unknown as employees remain without work since last week. It has been confirmed that a meeting planned between the Tuvalu government officials, who own majority shares in Air Fiji
Get out your umbrellas and raincoats as a trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain over Fiji is slowly moving eastwards over the group. The Nadi Weather Office said to expect periods of rain, heavy at times
NZ Billionaire, Owen Glenn said he would be happy to assist in mediating between NZ and Fiji, but NZ first needs to change its "holier than thou" attitude. Glenn who owns a villa on the island of Malolo Lailai
As children around the country are making plans on what to do this Sunday for Mothers Day, there are some unfortunate mothers who have been neglected by their children. Fijivillage visited Old People's Home in Sama
Hundreds of residents from Koronubu, Binai, Rarawai, Korovuto, Vunitogaloa, Qerelevu, Nakavika and Namada have been facing water problems for the last four months. Residents said they have babies and aged parents to loo
When people run away from a fire, we are the ones who run towards it so please remember us in your prayers because there is a possibility that any fire call maybe our last. These are the sentiments of National Fire Auth
A tourist was questioned and his room raided after he was believed to be a threat to national security. Police Spokesman Atunaisa Sokomuri said it's a normal police procedure to carry out an investigation after a ti
The Public Emergency Regulation will be extended for another 30 days. This has been confirmed by Information Permanent Secretary and Military spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni. The Emergency Regulations was
