Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Five men who were in quarantine and had breached COVID-19 guidelines by allegedly drinking grog and liquor in their hotel rooms have been charged for breach of quarantine guidelines. Acting Police Commissioner Rusi
The Fiji Roads Authority has commenced road rehabilitation works for Waimanu Road from Borron Road to Toganivalu Road. FRA says that night works will begin daily from 8.30 pm to 5.00 am and day works will be fro
The US says it has revoked the visas of more than 1,000 Chinese students and researchers who are deemed to be a security risk. The move follows a proclamation by US President Donald Trump in May aimed at Chinese n
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says his government’s highest priorities are to create one Fiji by raising the living standards and opportunities for the people and provide needed government services in rural and ma
US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to downplay the risks of COVID-19, saying his answers to journalist Bob Woodward were "proper". Woodward, known for his reporting on the Watergate scandal, interv
Business Process Outsourcing companies hope to employ 15,000 people in the next 5 years with the continued investment infrastructure. BPO organisations are those organisations that provide services for other organ
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says they will ensure delays in approvals is a thing of the past and confirms all major developments that are in excess of $1 million will be expedited in Suva. Kumar sa
The Business Process Outsourcing Council has been launched today to position Fiji as a BPO hub of the region and create more employment opportunities for Fijians. BPO organisations provide services for other organ
The Registrar of Political Parties and Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem says the suspension of the National Federation Party is an option if the party fails to rectify its account. Saneem says they are still
Vodafone Fiji has today handed over a cheque of $150,000 to five charitable organisations in the country. These organisations include Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation, Hakwa Foundation, Spinal Injury Associ
127 children of the 1,104 screened at the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Screening Centre since April last year have been diagnosed with congenital heart disease while 129 were found to have rheumatic heart disease.
1543 is the new Lifeline Fiji Crisis short code number, and is available 24/7. While launching the Lifeline Fiji Crisis Number, Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau said Lifeline focuses primarily on suicid
The Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa has donated over 6,000 pieces of linen to the Lautoka Hospital as part of the “Solia Lesu†by Marriott foundation initiative to assist associates and local community affected
The Fiji Cancer Society is requesting urgent assistance for adult pull-up diapers adding they have recently had to turn away needy cancer patients as they are currently unable to afford them. Pull-up diapers have t
Gender inequality has been a direct cause of rampant corruption in the society. While highlighting this during the launch of the Women’s Anti-Corruption Toolkit at Holiday Inn, FICAC Deputy Commissioner Rashmi As
Police have confirmed they are now investigating the reports raised by the Fiji Football Association of players testing positive for marijuana. Fiji FA CEO Mohammed Yusuf says Police have enquired with them and the
The Minister for Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy says even with the global crisis that everyone is currently facing, the environment should always be protected as it is every person’s obligation to do what
Police in India have arrested a man in his 30s for the alleged rape and assault of an 86-year-old grandmother. The BBC reports that the woman was waiting outside her home for the milkman when she was approached by
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says today marks another phase in the rebirth of Koro Island, four and a half years after Tropical Cyclone Winston flattened nearly every structure on the island and laid waste to most
A former Fiji Revenue and Customs Service officer who raped an attache in an office in the Western Division in December 2015 has been sentenced to 10 years and 11 months imprisonment by Lautoka High Court Judge, Justice
