Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Stand-up comedian Atueta Rabuka mostly known as “Tuets†says the most difficult thing for him as an entertainer is finding the balance between jokes that will appeal to a diverse audience. Tuets is gearing up t
Over 37,000 families in the Northern Division are being provided with food ration packs after Cyclone Ana. Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says they expect to complete the distribution of food rati
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Employment Manasa Lesuma says violence and harassment which includes unethical behaviours in workplaces has persisted for a number of years now. While speaking at the Internationa
The USP staff unions are demanding that the USP Council Sub-Committee looking into issues surrounding the contract of Professor Pal Ahluwalia obtains a second independent legal opinion and present the two opinions to th
Brothers, Iowane Savenaca and Lorosio Civoniceva have been awarded Certificates of Commendation and money by Police for their actions that led to the arrest of a robbery suspect last month. Police say the two witne
Scientists have identified another new variant of coronavirus in the UK with some potentially troubling mutations. B.1.525 appears similar to the South African variant which prompted door-to-door tests in areas whe
The new CEO of the Fiji Sugar Corporation, Bhan Pratap Singh knows the mechanics of the sugar industry and is precisely the person that was needed at the FSC. The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Sugar, Yoge
Families from Nabavatu Village who are living in tents at the Dreketi Assemblies of God Church compound after their homes were severely damaged due to landslide and land cracks after the recent cyclones have been assure
There are still large tracts of underutilized land available nationwide and this needs to be used for agriculture, considering the impact the recent spate of natural disasters had on the agriculture sector. Ministe
Stri Sewa Sabha has contributed $37,277.40 towards purchasing surgical equipment for the Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital that is expected to open in the next few months. Stri Sewa Sabha member, Lalita Shar
The Fiji Taxi Association will assist taxi drivers in mediation if they are receiving unrealistic targets from taxi owners. Association General Secretary, Ashwin Lal says there is no policy or law in place to contr
Three people have lost their lives in three separate road accidents since yesterday morning while a 3-year-old child is still admitted in hospital after sustaining injuries in an accident in Taveuni yesterday morning.
17 medical staff of the Fiji Corrections Service have completed online training on Healthcare in Detention to provide better services in their centres. The training was jointly organised by the International Commit
To effectively combat human trafficking, Fiji will need the assistance and support of non-government organisations, civil societies, development and technical partners. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secreta
If you are a fan of stand-up comedy then there is good news for you as the LOL Mada Comedy Show returns next Thursday at the ANZ Stadium concourse. The show will see the return of stand-up comedians such as Raiwai
Please keep a lookout for a vehicle that was stolen during a home invasion at the new sub-division in Tacirua East in Nasinu early this morning. It is a silver Toyota Platz and the registration number is FQ 603.
High Court Judge Justice, Daniel Goundar has dismissed the second bail application of Canadian national Joshua Aziz Rahman. 24-year-old Rahman was allegedly found with $31 million worth of cocaine will sit for tria
A man in his 20s is in Police custody and is being questioned in relation to the discovery of a man’s body in Qelemumu, Labasa on Saturday night. The discovery was made by a woman and her son. Police say the
Bhan Pratap Singh is the new Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Sugar Corporation. Singh spent 18 years at FSC starting as Shift Chemist and progressing to Assistant Product Superintendent and then as General Mana
A 49-year-old farmer who allegedly made online threats against the Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has been released on $500 cash bail. Isikeli Komaisavai allegedly called for Sayed-Khaiyum to be killed in a
