Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Interim Finance Minister has stressed that those found abusing tax dollars in the Auditor General's report, will be taken to task. Mahendra Chaudhry said he is fully aware that no action was taken in the past af
The National Disaster Management office has issued a public advisory to the people of Fiji to take precaution during these weather conditions that we are experiencing around the country. The advisory states that peopl
The interim cabinet has approved the formation of a committee on the Better Utilization of Land. In his submission to cabinet, Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the committee came about as a result
The Labasa Mayor has called on the interim government to step in and dredge the two major rivers in Labasa. Doctor Pradeep Singh said that the Qawa and Labasa rivers need urgent dredging to stop the flooding in the main
Suva Magistrate Aminiasi Katonivualiku has today ordered that the three vehicles and items which were taken by police from businessman Ballu Khan's home be returned to him, as the items were taken without a warrant.
The Nadi Weather Office has now called on the people of the country to be prepared for the worst as a tropical cyclone is expected to form near Vanuatu within the next two days and head towards the Fiji group. Director,
A number of shops in Labasa town are flooded and around 300 homes in Nawadamu housing are also under flood waters this morning as heavy rain continues in the area. Labasa Mayor, Doctor Pradeep Singh has confirmed this m
As preparations continue to hold the first meeting of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji in two days time, officials are keeping the names of the other 43 members of the council a closely guarded secret. Pe
As the border control agencies continue efforts to increase security at the ports of entry, Fiji Ports Cooperation Limited still faces major obstacles in trying to ensure that all freight and containers coming into the c
Six men charged with alleged fraud and visa credit scam after they were found with several fake visa cards are expected to appear in court tomorrow morning. Police have confirmed to Village news that the six were charge
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority has today come out with a strong statement following the revelation by the Natural Waters of Viti Limited that FIRCA has been blocking their shipping agents from being able
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama and ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase came face to face for the first time today since November 2006. This happened earlier today at the late former military office
Another tropical cyclone is likely to form in the Fiji group within the next two days. Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad said a tropical depression is currently located North West of the group and is moving c
The Interim Finance Minister has today called on bottled water exporter, Natural Waters of Viti Limited to fully comply with the law in relation to the exporting of its product. Following the statement by the company th
Natural Waters of Viti Limited has today announced that the Fiji Islands Revenue Customs Authority has been blocking their shipping agents from being able to export their bottled water out of Fiji on multiple times since
Businessman Ballu Khan has withdrawn the case filed against the Commissioner of Police for his alleged illegal detention by the police. When Khan's habeas corpus case was called this afternoon, lawyer Semi Leweniqil
The Auditor General has called on the former Airports Fiji Limited board and management to justify the engagement of the company, International Shop Fittings on most of its building projects. The AG has established that
The Director of the Public Prosecutions Office has confirmed that it is not contemplating further charges against businessman Ballu Khan at this stage. DPP spokesperson Asishna Prasad has confirmed to Village News that
Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry has today called on the bus operators of the country to continue with the 50 percent concession on bus fare for the senior citizens who have ID cards from the Land Transport Au
More charges are likely to be laid against businessman, Ballu Khan. Police sources confirm that a number of proposed charges are being assessed and a decision is expected later today. When contacted this morning, Polic
