Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Nasinu Secondary School under 18 rugby side is one step away from creating history after beating Cuvu College 33-20 in the first semi final of the Vodafone Super Deans this afternoon. Nasinu scored the first po
The Fiji Police Force has recorded a 39 percent increase in crime against women and a 9 percent increase in crime against children in July, compared to the same period last year. Acting Commissioner of Police Juki
The number of illicit drugs cases increased by 42 percent last month, having recorded 188 cases when compared to the 132 cases for the same period last year, according to the Fiji Police Force. Acting Commissioner
Sugar cane farmers are being encouraged to adopt clean cultivation practices and refrain from burning as burnt cane in the Viti Levu Mills has been one of the highest recorded, with the mills being supplied with more t
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has recorded 552 new cases of HIV from January to June 2024. They say the new HIV cases have been recorded in all divisions of Fiji, with 380 new cases diagnosed in the
Employers are required to comply with the new minimum wage regulations which came into effect on 1st August 2024 raising the National Minimum Wage and sectoral wages by 50 cents. Another increase is set for 1st Apr
Opposition MP, Alvick Maharaj is still trying to keep the deregistered FijiFirst Party alive as he has appealed the deregistration by the Supervisor of Elections. He confirms that he has already had a meeting with
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing $3 billion in revenue collections for the 2023-2024 financial year. With a final net revenue of $3.1 billion, FRCS has exceeded i
The village of Navutulevu in Serua has implemented a strict rule to deter their villagers from getting involved in the drug trade, as those found breaking this rule will not be allowed to live or return to the village.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci reveals they have found out that parents are using children, who are in Primary or Secondary Schools, to sell drugs in school or transport drugs to another area. He is c
Communications Fiji Limited’s subsidiary PNG FM (100 percent owned), Papua New Guinea’s leading broadcaster, has completed it’s move to their new home in Port Moresby. CFL is the parent company of FM96, Legen
General Secretary of the Association of USP Staff, Rosalia Fatiaki says they already have lack of staff at the University of the South Pacific which is a major concern for them. Fatiaki says the courses are offer
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka had an eye-opening tour while on his 10-day visit to China and hopes for bilateral cooperation in rural development. While speaking to CGTN News, Rabuka says it's an eye opener for hi
To support road safety and the rising concerns about drug-impaired driving, the coalition government is introducing a new mandate that requires all drivers who are applying for a Public Service Vehicle license or a regu
Some people are starting to feel uncertain on what parts of the 2013 Fijian Constitution will be changed and they want an inclusive process as they feel sections like all citizens of Fiji to be called Fijian, Fiji to be
Members of the Association of the University of South Pacific voted in a secret ballot for strike action today, and unofficial results from the union state that about 96 percent of the people who have voted want strike
Two trucks were involved in a head-on collision just outside Emuri in Sigatoka earlier this afternoon. The condition of the drivers or any passengers is unknown at this stage. Police are at the scene. Sta
Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum's bail variation application based on medical grounds has been withdrawn. Sayed-Khaiyum appeared before Magistrate Yogesh Prasad this morning. Sayed-Khaiyum's lawye
The government has announced that student fares are now set to match adult fares, and based on this bus fare for all students is set to increase by 50 percent from the 1st of September. Following this determination
Three out of four suicide cases recorded last month are all school students, and this should be sending alarm bells to everyone on what the society should be doing to address the mental well-being of students in school.
